Vol. 11, Special Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Sumitra Goswami and Ashok Dangi

Abstract:
In the field of poultry science, automation technologies can be highly helpful. Using an automatic heating and lighting system for newborn chickens helps to sustain a temperature that is ideal for their development both during the day and during the cold winter nights. A self-regulating temperature device that uses a fixed point or value to regulate the temperature of a lab or room is known as an automatic heat control system. The research study aimed to manage and control heat and lighting system automatically using Arduino. The user will set the desired temperature, which is then compared to the temperature of the poultry house as determined by a temperature sensor, and the device responds by automatically turning on the heater/lamp based on the temperature differential. Time and temperature will be registered on the SD card. The heater will turn on if the temperature falls below the fixed limit. Dip Trace, a circuit modelling program used to create electronic systems and PCBs, was used to create the device. The ATmega328p microcontroller and Arduino software were used to code. To provide a controlled voltage to most of the active devices in the system design circuit, a 5v DC power supply was added. For data recording, an SD card and an RTC are attached to the circuit. This method maintains a warm environment for baby chicks while also providing light. This technology regulates the temperature of the surroundings without the need for human intervention. The android mobile app may be used to monitor and check the temperature status of poultry homes at any time via a Bluetooth connection.