Cubes

This system is composed of autonomous modular cubes, a centralized intelligent shelf, and a control interface via app that allows for easy scaling of the cultivation laboratory.

1. 📦 Cube Design

Each cube will be a fully autonomous “modular package” that integrates sensors, actuators, and connectivity.

🧊 Physical Structure:

• Containment Box:
  • Material: Plastic or acrylic with thermal insulation
  • Modular and ventilated design

📡 Internal Components:

• 🌫 Humidity Sensor: To automatically control the humidifier
• 🧪 CO₂ Sensor: Ensures an optimal gaseous environment
• 🔥 Heating System: Controlled by a temperature sensor
• 💨 Fans: Facilitate air circulation and gas control
• 📷 Integrated Camera: For visual monitoring with AI analysis
• 🔌 Power Connection: Each cube has its own power source or adapter
• 📶 Communication Port: Data transmission via Wi-Fi, MQTT, or another protocol

2. 🗄️ Intelligent Vertical Shelf

🧩 Physical Support:

• Mounting Rails: Allow for easy insertion/removal of cubes
• Central Management Platform:
  • Processing, automation, and power distribution
  • Possible use of a Raspberry Pi or other microcontroller as the system’s brain

⚡ Backup Power:

• UPS System (batteries): Maintains operation during power outages

3. 📱 Interface and Automation

A mobile/web application will be the main interface for controlling the ecosystem:

👤 Configuration by Species:

• When adding a cube, the user selects the mushroom (e.g., Sinocubila, Cordyceps, Lion’s Mane)
• The AI automatically adjusts the optimal parameters for its growth

📈 Real-Time Visualization:

• Temperature, humidity, and CO₂ graphs
• Automatic notifications about harvest, abnormal status, etc.

🌱 Ready Harvest Detection:

• Computer vision and machine learning detect the growth and maturity status of the crop

4. 🧩 Modularity and Scalability

🚀 Basic Start:

• The system will start with 5 modular cubes

🔄 Frictionless Expansion:

• Only requires adding additional cubes and configuring them in the app to scale the system
• All control remains centralized and automated

🔧 The design is intended to combine technology, efficiency, and ease of use, allowing for a highly professional and automated home cultivation.

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