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Design and development of a microcontroller-based indoor seed germination system / by Jeracel I. Fuentes, Gelyn L. Pacao, and Regina D. Sauli.

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Fuentes, Jeracel I [author]

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TextLanguage: English Publication details: Indang, Cavite: Cavite State University- Main Campus, 2004.Description: xv, 72p pages: illustrations ; 28 cmContent type:

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620.0042 F95 2004

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Abstract: FUENTES, JERACEL I., PACAO, GELYN L. and REGINA C. SAULI. Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Indoor Seed Germination System. Undergraduate Design Project. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. October 2004. Adviser: Ms. Florence B. Marero. The Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Indoor Seed Germination System was conducted in Navarro, Gen. Trias, Cavite. The design was tested and evaluated in Alulod, Indang, Cavite. The main objective of the study was to design and develop a microcontroller-based indoor seed germination system. Specifically, it aimed to: construct the chamber unit for the Indoor Seed Germination System; develop the microcontroller circuit of the machine; evaluate the Indoor Seed Germination System in terms of its performance in germinating test seeds and providing the proper environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity and light intensity; compare the performance of the Indoor Seed Germination System with the traditional way of seed germination; and conduct a cost computation of the system. The project consisted of three parts: the microcontroller circuit; the chamber unit; and the software. The microcontroller served as the brain of the system for it controlled the system's operation. The temperature sensor and the relative humidity sensor located inside the chamber sensed the temperature and humidity of the surrounding. The sensed temperature and humidity were analyzed by the microcontroller through comparing the set temperature, which is 24°C and the set humidity which is 90% with the temperature and relative humidity of the surrounding. The system also included three rotary fans (humidity fans) for the ventilation and regulation of humidity, and another rotary fan (temperature fan) that blew the wet cloth (wick) for the regulation of temperature. Based on the obtained results, the authors recommend the following: display modules in all of the data being monitored to monitor actual environmental conditions in the chamber unit. These display modules are needed for monitoring and providing proper conditions such as humidity and light intensity; additional mist applicators to reach and give an even spray (irrigation) for all the seedlings in the chamber; additional holes on the chamber for proper drainage and to avoid inundation of seedlings; provide power back-up for power interruptions and continuous operation of the system.

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Materials specified	URL	Status	Notes	Date due	Barcode
Theses / Manuscripts	Ladislao N. Diwa Memorial Library Theses Section	Non-fiction	620.0042 F95 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Link to resource	Room use only	DP-137		00001213

Design Project (BS Computer Engineering) Cavite State University.

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College of Engineering, and Information Technology (CEIT)

FUENTES, JERACEL I., PACAO, GELYN L. and REGINA C. SAULI. Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Indoor Seed Germination System. Undergraduate Design Project. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite. October 2004. Adviser: Ms. Florence B. Marero.
The Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Indoor Seed Germination System was conducted in Navarro, Gen. Trias, Cavite. The design was tested and evaluated in Alulod, Indang, Cavite. The main objective of the study was to design and develop a microcontroller-based indoor seed germination system. Specifically, it aimed to: construct the chamber unit for the Indoor Seed Germination System; develop the microcontroller circuit of the machine; evaluate the Indoor Seed Germination System in terms of its performance in germinating test seeds and providing the proper environmental conditions such as temperature, relative humidity and light intensity; compare the performance of the Indoor Seed Germination System with the traditional way of seed germination; and conduct a cost computation of the system.
The project consisted of three parts: the microcontroller circuit; the chamber unit; and the software. The microcontroller served as the brain of the system for it controlled the system's operation. The temperature sensor and the relative humidity sensor located inside the chamber sensed the temperature and humidity of the surrounding. The sensed temperature and humidity were analyzed by the microcontroller through comparing the set temperature, which is 24°C and the set humidity which is 90% with the temperature and relative humidity of the surrounding. The system also included three rotary fans (humidity fans) for the ventilation and regulation of humidity, and another rotary fan (temperature fan) that blew the wet cloth (wick) for the regulation of temperature. Based on the obtained results, the authors recommend the following: display modules in all of the data being monitored to monitor actual environmental conditions in the chamber unit. These display modules are needed for monitoring and providing proper conditions such as humidity and light intensity; additional mist applicators to reach and give an even spray (irrigation) for all the seedlings in the chamber; additional holes on the chamber for proper drainage and to avoid inundation of seedlings; provide power back-up for power interruptions and continuous operation of the system.

08/11/2004 DP-137 Submitted to the University Library