5.5 months
of real test growing
REAL PRODUCT PLATFORM · NOT JUST A CONCEPT
Hydroponic control that does more than just dose.
MakersHydro watches how the reservoir reacts and adjusts control from there. The point is not automation for its own sake. The point is to make growing more stable, more predictable, and easier to manage.
Local web UI · CAN-based local control · Home Assistant as an optional extra layer
Validated in a real test grow
Proof points from real use
Under 4 months
to first ripe cayennes from germination
5–12 L
reservoir volume during testing
5 water changes
otherwise mostly top-ups
During the test grow, MakersHydro handled the reservoir-control logic. Water top-ups, light height adjustments, and flower pollination were still done manually.
What MakersHydro actually does
Built to make the grow less sensitive to mistakes
MakersHydro is not trying to look fully automatic on paper. Its purpose is to reduce constant manual correction and make the grow steadier and easier to manage.
Adaptive dosing
It does not just dose. It pays attention to how the reservoir reacts.
The system tracks what previous corrections actually did in the reservoir and uses that information in the next decision. It does not repeat the same dose blindly every time.
Refill events
Dosing that adapts to reservoir changes
MakersHydro detects real refill events and reacts to what actually happened in the tank instead of applying the same correction in every situation.
Stability
pH stability through small steps
pH control is not based on aggressive one-shot corrections. The system makes small, controlled adjustments over time to keep the reservoir steadier and reduce overshoot.
Recipes
Stage-based control with room for recipe libraries
Control is built around grow stages and configurable logic, not just one fixed setup. The longer-term direction is toward reusable recipe libraries for different crops, phases, and grow styles.
Reliable local core
CAN bus, local control, no cloud dependency
Core control runs locally over CAN bus. The grow does not have to rely on always-on internet or fragile consumer-grade automations.
Interface
Local web UI, with Home Assistant as an optional extra layer
Setup, diagnostics, and system status are available locally through a web interface. Home Assistant acts as an optional extra layer for history, dashboards, and external automations.
What makes this different
Built for real use, not for a demo
The core control logic behind MakersHydro was already validated in a real grow in an earlier WLAN-based version. The current platform carries the same core idea forward toward an even more reliable, more modular, and truly network-independent system.