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Using a Postman monitor to water my plants ?

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Post Details
Company
Date Published
Author
Joyce
Word Count
667
Company Posts That Month
5
Language
English
Hacker News Points
-
Post removed?
No
Summary

Postman monitors, often associated with ensuring API endpoints are operational, offer diverse applications beyond traditional uses, as demonstrated by one user's innovative approach to automating plant watering. By setting up a system involving a hose, valve, Arduino server, and Postman collection, the user was able to automate the watering of rooftop plants. A POST request with password protection replaced a vulnerable GET request, and a Postman monitor was used to regularly trigger watering, initially resulting in over-watering. The solution evolved to include conditional logic, watering only on specific days and checking soil moisture levels with a hygrometer. The process illustrates how Postman can creatively extend beyond its typical scope, encouraging users to explore its versatility for personal projects.

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