Solar-Powered multi-network greenhouse: Automated mushroom monitoring and management system using microcontrollers and IoT-based applications

Jilven D. Albius, Rica Lorraine B. De La Cruz, John Bert Ivan Gumandoy, William Daryll D. Ofrin & Engr. Paul Enrico F. Puyo

Volume 1, Issue 2, December 2021

Abstract

This study utilized the Solar Powered Multi-Network Greenhouse through microcontrollers and IoT-based application to design an automated mushroom monitoring and management system. As mushrooms are more to suffer from increased temperature especially in tropical countries like the Philippines, this study develops an automated system where composition is controlled by a microcontroller and monitored by Arduino IDE. The greenhouse monitoring device used different highly-capable sensors, which provides accurate parameters used for monitoring systems and better control management for cultivation. The different possible solutions to control parameters and maintain stability value suitable for mushroom cultivation were addressed. Thus, the prototype went through series of trials and tests to ensure functionality and accuracy of the device. Likewise, performance testing was conducted for temperature, relative humidity, and light to control and monitor the needs of the mushroom. The results revealed that the device is accurate, functional and capable. The study suggests that the greenhouse could be improved by installing a CCTV for constant monitoring of the interior and exterior of the greenhouse. The greenhouse could also be considered to be situated in a more private place as well as improve some of the application features.

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Author information & Contribution

Jilven D. Albius. Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus
Rica Lorraine B. De La Cruz. Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus
John Bert Ivan Gumandoy. Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus
William Daryll D. Ofrin. Bachelor of Science in Engineering. Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus
Engr. Paul Enrico F. Puyo. Instructor, Laguna State Polytechnic University-San Pablo City Campus

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Cite this article:

Albius, J.D., De La Cruz, R.B., Gumandoy, J., Ofrin. W.D. & Puyo, P.F. (2021). Solar-Powered multi-network greenhouse: Automated mushroom monitoring and management system using microcontrollers and IoT-based applications. International Journal of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, 1(2), 1- 23. https://doi.org/10.53378/352853