Fenek & Dripcoil
Fenek
What if we built a modular vertical garden that captures rain, runs on solar, and learns to water itself based on plant moods? We could use scavenged parts to prototype it and see if it actually keeps the city green.
Dripcoil
Sounds like a fun prototype, but the rain‑capture has to be tight, or the whole thing just leaks. Solar panels need a clear south face and a sturdy mount—if you use scrap wood you’ll get wobble and that’s a recipe for failure. And “plant moods” are a stretch; maybe start with moisture sensors and a simple pump, then add a bit of learning later. I can help with the drip‑line design, but you’ll need to keep the system modular so you can test each part before you roll it out citywide. Let's keep it simple first, then add the quirky bits.
Fenek
Got it, lock the rain barrels first so the whole thing doesn’t become a leak playground. Start with the drip lines you’ve got in mind, add a moisture sensor and a pump, and keep the modules detachable. Once the water’s steady, we can toss in a little learning curve and let the plants start humming their own rhythm. Let’s keep it simple, then crank up the quirky bits.
Dripcoil
Nice, lock those barrels in, and I’ll rig the drip lines with a cheap PVC tee, a little 4‑way valve, and a 4‑in‑1 sensor. The pump can be a salvaged 12V DC, just make sure you add a pressure regulator so it won’t bang the pots. Once the water’s steady, we’ll slip in a microcontroller and start with a simple if‑then rule—water when the sensor goes below 30%. That way the plant can start its own beat before we add any fuzzy AI. Let's test each module, then build the next layer.
Fenek
That’s the plan—tight barrels, a cheap tee, a 4‑way valve, a sensor, a salvage pump with a regulator. Once the water’s steady, we’ll toss a microcontroller in, fire an if‑then, let the plants start their rhythm, then layer on the fuzzy AI. Keep the modules separate so we can test each one without a city‑wide crash. Let's get the prototype humming.