Coming Soon!

Versions 1.1 and 1.2 have been successfully beta tested, and we are currently working on a final beta test of version 1.3. More information will be posted soon on this version, as well as a release date. Beta versions have been tested over 2 growing seasons and bugs are being worked out. Over 7000 lines of code and counting.

We'll only be testing the software at the moment, the hardware still needs work before it will be ready. You'll need a little electronics experience to put together your own hardware. the program has support for many different types of hardware interfaces, so you can use what works best for you and your skill level. if you are handy enough to know how to solder, the printer port is probably the simplest. there is also support for serial and usb interface cards, as well as the arduino (still needs code written).

Beta Testers Wanted!

Please contact us if you're interested in our beta testing group. You will get a beta testers discount on the startup kit in exchange for letting us know what bugs or problems you find in the system. We need your help for our product to reach it's great potential! Please email us at info at growcontrol dot com

Beta testing begins January 8th 2010. We will keep the site updated with the status of testing and a future release date.

Here's a crazy idea

Imagine having a computer controlled grow room where you have individual control over each LED light panel over each plant, with seperate dimming for red and blue colors. Sounds crazy, but picture this, an artificial sun set and sun rise. A little math added into my program and some special electronics put together. It's not all that complicated, we have the technology! People are doing it more each year with their christmas lights. You can find video's online that look amazing, with their sheets of fading light colors. I can't say that it would help the plants in any way, but it would be awesome to camp out in that indoor jungle. A wood stove and some marsh mellows, snow falling outside the green house. I have some crazy project ideas.

How It Works

One of the main goals of the Grow Control system is to keep setting up simple, while adding immensive new control over your entire growing environment. In the past, it has always been left to the experts to put together computer automation hobby projects. It takes plenty of time and hard work, but it is really a fascinating thing to see in action. The Grow Control software and kits can make it much easier for you to put together your own, without so much hard work and time, or even money.

1. Grow Control (software) - The software can run on any Windows 98 computer and newer. Nothing super fast and new is needed. An old system can be put to good use, or you can run it right on your brand new Windows 7 desktop.
2. Controller - This box is the nerve center. The computer can talk to the controller in a computer language and tell it what signals to send out to the relay boxes.
3. Relay Boxes - These are activated by the controller. When it gets the signal from the controller, it will turn the outlet on or off with a relay inside. It's like having a 10 inch green guy standing there flipping a light switch whenever the computer tells him to, except it wont fall asleep and it's not so creepy.
4. End Devices - Your existing lights, fans, and pumps can be plugged into the relay boxes to be controlled by the computer.

Still for the pro's - The system is aimed at being simple to set up and use, but it is also extremely flexible! The software works with a number of different types of hardware. Custom hardware can be built and used fairly easily, and the software has a built in scripting engine that can be programmed to do more then one person could imagine.

Guess what else it can do, Christmas Lights! Unlimited timer controls can be set up to make whatever pattern is needed. The tools are here, it's up to you to decide how you'd like to use them. If that's not enough for you, the built in scripting engine has the power to do what you imagine.

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