Before you start

• This setup guide and the AstroPlant Maker Kit is a work in progress, meaning that some details of the setup might be deprecated or misplaced. Please let us on Slack know what is missing.

• You can contribute to this documentation. Let us know and we'll add you to the list of contributors!

• We also give support, but please make sure you read this document carefully before contacting us.

• It is greatly recommended to connect to a maker space or a fablab or local techie as well - they can help you with fabrication, assembly, and it's just more fun to do it together!

Overview of the steps

1. Assemble your kit

• Assembly of the electronics

• Connecting the cables

• Placing the kit

2. Germinating the seeds

3. Weekly protocol

• Taking measurements

• Changing the nutrient solution

4. Documenting and sharing outcomes

• Download and evaluate data

• Report outcomes and publish data

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