montycompostco

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by montycompostco 2y ago
Thank you so much for these questions! For clarity, I’ll copy and paste the question for each response: Q: Can your sensor product feed data to open-source software for hobbyist and professional agriculture? A: Yes, our sensors can definite
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Great questions! We opted not to use oxygen sensors because they tend to be less reliable, require frequent calibration, and are significantly more expensive. Instead, we focus exclusively on TVOCs, as the technology is more advanced and of
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Yes that’s valid. For a lot of setups, this approach works really well. In terms of the big benefit - faster breakdown, better nutrient retention, and fewer emissions. Without extra monitoring, you might still get to a finished product even
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Yes— this version is Bluetooth only, which works well for many smaller setups but does have its range limitations. I’ll pass your suggestion for Zigbee radio along to our product team! Expanding connectivity options is something we’re activ
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by montycompostco 2y ago
I agree with everything else that has been said in this thread! Just to add on, proper composting helps retain more nutrients in the final product, which is great for soil health, and it also reduces harmful emissions like methane that occu
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by montycompostco 2y ago
We use sensors from Bosch and Sensirion in our systems. They’re reliable and durable, even in tough environments like compost piles, where heat, moisture, and microbial activity can put tech to the test. Finding the right sensors took a lot
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Oh wow, thanks for sharing! We’ll definitely drop a post in there :)
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by montycompostco 2y ago
No worries at all, I appreciate the curiosity! You’re spot on—electronic monitoring becomes most valuable at larger scales, which is why our upcoming Monty Pro line is tailored for industrial composting facilities and large-scale operations
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by montycompostco 2y ago
For Monty’s system, we use sensors from Bosch and Sensirion. During our initial prototyping phase, we tested around 20 different types of sensors and found they had the most workable results across a range of composting environments. Feel f
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Thanks so much for sharing these resources—this is fantastic! If you’re into LoRaWAN, you might be interested to hear that we’re also developing an industrial composting monitor that incorporates LoRaWAN tech. Here’s the promo video link if
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Great question— thanks for asking! Verifying the metabolic processes in composting is a bit of a mix between understanding composting fundamentals and interpreting the data we collect. The processes are highly dependent on factors like feed
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Adding to the main post-- You can check out the Monty Monitor here: https://montycompost.co/products/im-perfect-monty-monitor
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by montycompostco 2y ago
You’re absolutely right— a temperature gauge is a fantastic tool for monitoring for many composters who are focused on the basics of maintaining an active hot composting pile. Where our system shines is when you want to go a little deeper.
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by montycompostco 2y ago
Not yet, but maybe you? :)
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by montycompostco 2y ago
To dive into the utility of the sensor readings-- The main gas we monitor is Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs), which act as a general proxy for decomposition activity. Combined with temperature data, this gives a strong indication o
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Show HN: We open-sourced our compost monitoring tech(github.com)
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