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Norristown Area High School ยท Eagles

Growing the Futurewith FarmBot

Where CNC automation, electromechanical engineering, and modern agriculture come together in one of the most innovative student-led projects in Pennsylvania.

Agriculture meets Engineering

The NAHS FarmBot combines advanced farming techniques with CNC automation, precision control systems, and hands-on electromechanical builds. A dedicated group of students are learning how FarmBot is taking gardening into the future.

From relay control systems to motorized grow light lifts, every component is designed, built, and programmed by students โ€” creating real-world engineering experience in a living classroom.

The NAHS Environmental Science classes also utilize FarmBot from time to time to exemplify concepts covered in class, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world application.

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Student Built & Programmed
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Active Tech Builds Completed
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Project Log

Tech Builds & Roadmap

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Raspberry Pi Webcam Server

Live MJPEG camera stream hosted on a Raspberry Pi Zero, accessible publicly via Cloudflare Tunnel at nahsfarmbot.org.

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Relay Control System

Automated relay system for controlling grow lights and other electrical components directly from FarmBot sequences.

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Motorized Grow Light Lift

NEMA 17 stepper motor driven lift system to automatically raise and lower grow lights, controlled by Arduino and integrated with FarmBot.

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FarmBot Farmduino Integration

Deep integration with the FarmBot Farmduino controller for seamless automation of all systems through the FarmBot OS.

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Arduino & Pi Sensor Network

Intelligent soil monitoring system using an Arduino Nano sensor hub, RS485 zone sensors, and capacitive plant-level moisture sensors โ€” with automated watering and live web dashboard.

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Gardening & Plant Science Curriculum

Structured plant science lessons integrated with FarmBot, including hands-on growing experiments for Environmental Science classes.