The development of IoT-based shiitake mushroom smart farming system using Arduino

Jimmy, Mizi Tommy (2023) The development of IoT-based shiitake mushroom smart farming system using Arduino. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

This project describes the creation of an Arduino-based Internet of Things (IoT) smart farming system for the growing of shiitake mushrooms. The system makes use of several sensors to keep track of the environmental factors, such as temperature, humidity, water pH, and substrate moisture, that are essential for the growth of shiitake mushrooms. The current state of monitoring and managing environmental factors for shiitake mushroom cultivation lacks automation, resulting in inefficiencies, time-consuming tasks, and inconsistent growing conditions. Without a centralized system for data collection and analysis, it becomes challenging to maintain ideal conditions consistently. Therefore, there is a pressing need for a reliable and autonomous system that can control the water supply to the substrate based on moisture levels and continuously monitor temperature, humidity, water pH and substrate moisture level. This system would ensure optimal growth conditions for shiitake mushrooms, streamlining the cultivation process and maximizing efficiency. The scope of this project is The smart watering system is developed on the Arduino board with the water pH sensor, temperature sensor, substrate moisture sensor and air humidity sensor connected. The sensors are then programmed using C++ assembly language to detect the substrate moisture level, temperature level, air humidity, water pH level and control the water flow to the watering. Next is, the IoT based automatic smart farming system is designed and created using Blynk software and last but not least is obtain the result of the smart farming system from the project developed and early out analysis of the system. Microcontrollers built on the Arduino platform are used to interpret and analyse the sensor data and provide real-time feedback on the ideal growing conditions needed to produce shiitake mushrooms. The created smart farming system can automate the environmental control of the mushroom farm for shiitakes, allowing for consistent, ideal growth conditions that increase yields and lower labour expenses. To keep farmers informed of any changes in environmental circumstances that can have an impact on the growth of the mushrooms, the system also sends warnings and messages to them. In conclusion, the Internet of Things (IoT)-based smart farming system for shiitake mushroom production using Arduino presented in this research illustrates the potential for modern technology to improve conventional agricultural practises, leading to more effective, sustainable, and lucrative farming.

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