Has anyone attempted this or something similar? What did it cost you and what were things you struggled with, did not expect or regretted doing.

https://youtu.be/Q9fjKeYOyqU?si=cHGZODLgmCTa8VKj

I havent built one for canabis only lettuce (had to take it down before i could do more) But its a basic hydroponics system so there are plenty of tutorials on yt.
I recomend haveing a reservoire and a pump to distribute the nutrient solution.

You will have to use a filter for the smell
Id reccomend just buying a grow tent/box whatever its called. The are like 40 bucks on amazon. Unless your going for bigger harvests.
There is a software for a pi (i forgor the name) that manages your nutrients and stuff its open source i think so ezpz
Why are you moveing your light and not just adjusting the brightness?

There is a hydroponics subreddit that is pretty usefull lots of weed growers on there (ikik eww reddit)

Good luck and keep us updated

>>2933900
>Why are you moving your light and not just adjusting the brightness?
By intuition and watching previous documentaries/youtube videos I would assume that keeping the light close within a few inches off the top of the plant would be more energy efficient than having the light on the roof and having it at full blast with tin foil lined walls.

From what ive seen from a few google searches the "grow kits" for sale start around 260 USD at the cheapest such as
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Reflective-Hydroponics-Growing-Upgraded/dp/B0CKLC6N6T?th=1
And can go up to 1,000 - 3,000 USD for the nicer looking ones. From what ive seen theyre all the same; fan, bucket, goggles, heater, thermometer/humidity sensor and wall outlet timers.

They sell off the shelf components at a markup and most of them lack automation systems. Some like this
https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Integrated-Controls-Automate/dp/B09WJK8GVB?th=1
Have an app that you can control the light, turn on/off the fan/heater. But no automatic fertilizer feed system, water level regulation, or auto raising/lower of lights just brightness and color control. I would not trust this kind of app with my personal info, its obviously Chinese spyware.

lol that guy is my friend...he made that video and it looks impressive, but it actually requires more manual input and fucking around with than just doing it the normal way

>>2933900
>Why are you moveing your light and not just adjusting the brightness?
Keeping the light source a set distance above the plant as it grows. Too close and it cooks. Too far and you’re not hitting the optimal lumens/ft2 target. Growing pot is a hard science now. There are hardware/software bundles to do everything OP wants, with the possible exception of raising the light.

I could see using a series of electric eyes on an adjustable vertical bracket to control an automatic light elevator. Plant growth obscures a sensor, light raises until a fixed shade uncovers the next emitter/sensor pair. Or you could use a similar setup to control lights at different heights.

if weed is legal where you live this is a complete waste of money and you are retarded, just grow it in your back yard
if weed is illegal where you live the cops are already planning to do a SWAT raid and kill your dog your life is over

>>2933821 (OP)

>>2934198
>Implying
You are such a wet towel