Prototype of Seaweed Dryer Operating in Manual and Automatic Mode Using Wi Fi Based Microcontroller
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https://doi.org/10.33019/jurnalecotipe.v12i2.4560Keywords:
Instant Messaging Application, Internet of Things, Microcontroller Platform, Seaweed DryerAbstract
This study discusses the development of a seaweed dryer prototype that can operate automatically or manually using a Wi-Fi based Nodemcu ESP826 microcontroller and Telegram application. The operation of the tool can choose automatic mode, where the system regulates the temperature independently, or manual mode via telegram to control the drying parameters directly. The drying process can be carried out by operating an incandescent lamp as a heat generator and a fan to generate air flow in the seaweed drying area. Testing the tool with automatic mode is by installing a rainwater sensor that will give a signal to the microcontroller to order the motor to rotate to open or close the roof and turn on the lights and fan, while in manual mode the roof opening and closing operation is carried out by changing the use of automatic mode to manual on the telegram command. The test results are in the form of voltage measurements on each component and this tool can operate in both modes. When the drying process takes place the incandescent lamp and fan will be active or ON, and when the water sensor receives rainwater the drive motor will immediately be active to close the roof, and all systems will automatically be OFF. This prototype is feasible to be implemented into a real tool to help seaweed farmers in the seaweed drying process to be more efficient, easier to control, and can improve the quality of the final seaweed product.
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