Development of multi-sensor automated incubator

Thesis (Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering) -- University of Rizal System-Morong.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The study aimed to develop a Multi-Sensor Automated Incubator. The research determined the effectiveness of the device in terms of temperature, humidity, ventilation, growth rate and mortality rate. The study was conducted mainly at the University of Rizal System, Morong Campus, during the school year 2015-2016 from the second semester of 2015 up to the first semester of 2016. The researchers utilized the experimental research design. Experimental research design is the design wherein the cause and effect relationship of a treatment on a variable is determined. Its objective is to investigate possible cause and effect relationships among variables of the study. This study designed an automated incubator which uses a sensor, alarm and dimmer that detects motion, water level and desired light intensity of a variable. The sensor and indicator are connected to an alarm which is attached in their individual circuit boards depending on their design specifications. These are connected to a microcontroller unit to operate the designed function. Theses have their own different specifications that may affect the reliability and sensitivity of the design. The device incubated egg automatically through a water level indicator which keeps the user informed about the water level at all ties and avoids the situation of water running out when it is most needed. Another is through the use of a PIR motion sensor which has the ability to determine the condition of the eggs, whether it is ready for hatching. This is triggered by the movement of the eggs inside the incubator. Also, through the light-dimmer which uses a temperature range that will dim the light bulb and activate a fan according to the set condition. Lastly, the blower which uses a fan that provides the chick an air they needed to dry themselves after they are hatched. The study was done primarily and expected to be an effective and efficient hatcher of chicks. With this great use of automation and sensors, the researchers came to an idea of developing the functions of multi-sensor automated incubator. The researchers conducted this research study for the improvement of the society through convenience, efficiency, and accessibility. Poultry raisers, the backyard sector, the community, residential, or commercial sections, and the future research are the beneficiaries of this study. Since poultry is the most progressive animal enterprise today. Since it is an important source of income and nutrition in rural poor in the developing world, backyard poultry production is at the subsistence level of farming. In accordance to the benefit of this study, when materialized may give inspiration to future studies. The outcome of this research may perhaps come to be a source of income mainly when approved for mass production.