Solar Powered Semi-automatic Pesticide Sprayer for use in Vineyards

International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering

© 2017 by SSRG - IJECE Journal

Volume 4 Issue 4

Year of Publication : 2017

Authors : Ahalya M, Muktha A, Veena M, Vidyashree G and Rehna V J

10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V4I4P111

How to Cite?

Ahalya M, Muktha A, Veena M, Vidyashree G and Rehna V J, "Solar Powered Semi-automatic Pesticide Sprayer for use in Vineyards," SSRG International Journal of Electronics and Communication Engineering, vol. 4,  no. 4, pp. 54-57, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488549/IJECE-V4I4P111

Abstract:

This paper presents a semi-automatic pesticide sprayer system which operates using solar power. The semiautomatic sprayer is a three wheeled vehicle which sprays pesticide in any given vineyard with almost nil human assistance. The vehicle is powered using an onboard solar powered battery which brings down the running cost.. Solar energy is first used to charge a storage battery. The solar energy stored in the battery is utilized to operate motor which functions as pump. In this project we are trying to make a prototype model for farmers and cultivators for whom spraying of insecticides is harmful and hazardous. The control of the vehicle is achieved using an inbuilt microcontroller unit which is programmed to respond to the zigbee wireless device.

Keywords:

Solar panels, Semiautomatic sprayer, DC motors, Liquid spraying mechanism, Relays, Sensors, Zigbee technology, AT89S52 (Atmel Microcontroller).

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