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Simulation and Construction of a Microcontroller based Plant Water Sprinkler with Weather Monitoring System
| International Journal of Computer Applications |
| Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA |
| Volume 184 - Number 32 |
| Year of Publication: 2022 |
| Authors: Samson D. Yusuf, Daniel Y. Odoma, Abdulmumini Z. Loko |
10.5120/ijca2022922400
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Samson D. Yusuf, Daniel Y. Odoma, Abdulmumini Z. Loko . Simulation and Construction of a Microcontroller based Plant Water Sprinkler with Weather Monitoring System. International Journal of Computer Applications. 184, 32 ( Oct 2022), 51-58. DOI=10.5120/ijca2022922400
Abstract
Plants water sprinkling is the most important usual practice and one of the labor intensive tasks in daily farming operation. Since excess watering of plants is as harmful as insufficient watering, knowing when and how much to water is of vital importance in agricultural practice. In this study, simulation and construction of a microcontroller based plant water sprinkler with weather monitoring system was carried out using Arduino Nano ATmega328 microcontroller. The circuit was simulated using Proteus ver8.0 consisting of regulated power supply, soil moisture sensor, DHT11 temperature and humidity sensor, microcontroller, 16x2 LCD, and relay/motor output driver unit. A prototype of the circuit was constructed on a Vero board and tested for continuity, power ON and pump status under different soil conditions; wet and dry soils. Results shows that, the circuit senses the moisture level of the soil, temperature and humidity then supply water when required by the plants when the voltage (conductivity) of the soil goes below 3v. The motor will trigger to pump water when the resistance of the soil increases and the conductivity or the voltage decreases. This device can be used to maintain the soil moisture content while conserving water for effective plants growth, improved yield and food sustainability.
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