He decided to put an end to this problem by building his own solar-powered plant watering system (page in French, Google translation). An Arduino serves as the brain of the system.

Check out the video of this fun iPhone controlled Solar Powered Arduino Tank in action. The video showcases the tank’s capabilities, including its smooth movement and responsive controls.

Since the camera connects to the rest of your system via Wi-Fi, you'll have no wires running back to your computer, and the solar power keeps you from having to connect A/C cables. Along with his ...