Week 34 (FYP 2): Submit full report FYP

OBJECTIVES: 1. To finalize the full report (Chapter 1-5) before submitted to supervisor and library UniKL BMI.

            2. To submit the report to supervisor.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Complete the report for chapter 4 and 5.

            2. Add detail information about the project in the report.

            3. Ask supervisor to check the report and plagiarism before submitted the full report.

             4. Submit the report to supervisor.

RESULT:

Figure 44: Full report submitted to supervisor

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: In the report, there are the details about the project and the steps to do this project. Additional important info about each component used have been put in the report. During setting up this project, I gained a lot experience for example i know how to troubleshoot my project when the system did not well function. 

CONCLUSION: By completing this report, it means that my final year project has successfully done.From this subject, it helps me to show my skills in my course which is in electrical field. I am so thankful to my supervisor because he has chose this project for me. 

Week 33 (FYP 2): Chapter 5 (Conclusion and Recommendation)

OBJECTIVES: 1. To make a conclusion for this project.

           2. To find a few recommendations  to improve my project in future.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Do a research on internet and journal to find more information about this project.

            2. Explain the benefits and advantages of this project to people in the report.

             3. Explain the limitation for this project and the future recommendations to improve this project.

RESULT:

Figure 43: Chapter 5 (Conclusion and Recommendation)

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: From this project, I can say that the objectives for this project have been successfully achieved. This project can help to ease people watering their plants when they are far away from their plants. They can get the information about their plants by Blynk application. From the apps, they can simply control and monitor their plants.

CONCLUSION: The objectives are achieved. The conclusion for this project have been done and there is a few recommendations to improve this project in future.

Week 32 (FYP 2): Chapter 4 (Result and Discussion)

OBJECTIVES: 1. To show the result for this project.
            2. To describe in detail the process of this system.
            3. To explain the function of the component used.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Show the results for every part.
             2. Show the process involved to make this project.
             3. Explain the problem happened during making this project.

RESULT:

Figure 42: Chapter 4(Result and Discussion)

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: In this chapter, the functionality of each component used have been described in more details. Besides,the process involved in order to make this project have been explained and there is a few problems happened during the process. Before the presentation day, the relay did not function well. Luckily, there is still times for me to change the relay and it can function well during the presentation.

CONCLUSION: From this chapter, all the results for this project have been shown. The objectives are achieved.

Week 31 (FYP 2): Presentation Day

OBJECTIVES: 1. To present the poster and hardware(project) to my assessors.

           2. To know the comment and feedback about my project from assessors.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Briefly explain the poster to assessors.

            2. Demonstrate the system(hardware) of the project to assessors.

RESULT:

Figure 38: My project during presentation day

Figure 39: Ready for presentation

Figure 40: Demonstration session with assessor

Figure 41: With my supervisor after presentation

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: During the industrial day, Development of Internet of Things (IOT) of Garden Watering System has been presented. The system applied for this project has been explained in details to assessors. The poster helped me to explain about the block diagram and flowchart of this project.

CONCLUSION: The objectives are achieved. I have presented my poster and project to my assessors. Now, i need to focus on the report writing to be submitted to my supervisor.

Week 30 (FYP 2): Preparation for Industrial Day

OBJECTIVES: 1. To do a poster for presentation in A1 size.

           2. To have an approval from supervisor for the poster.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Design the poster using Power Point.

           2. Show the draft of the poster to supervisor to check it before print.

             3. Print the poster for presentation day.

RESULT:

Figure 38: Poster for Plant Watering System

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: Before print the poster, I double checked with my supervisor if there is anything that I should add or changed in the poster. After my supervisor satisfied with the poster, then only i printed it.

CONCLUSION: The poster have successfully done. All the details about the project are being listed in the poster as a reference for my assessors during presentation day.

Week 29 (FYP 2): Design the model for the project

OBJECTIVES: 1. To design the project on the wooden planks.
            2. Decorate the place to put the plants.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Prepare the plywood to put the system on it.
             2. Measure and cut the wood into a suitable size.
             3. Put a wallpaper sticker to make the design more attractive.

RESULT:

Figure 37: Measure and cut the wood into suitable size

Figure 38: Stick the wood using nail

Figure 39: The project is done

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: The first step to design the project is by measuring the wood and cut them with a suitable size. This is because if the housing is too big, it will be difficult to me to bring the project during presentation day. After that, to make the design more attractive and neat, i put a wallpaper sticker on the plywood. Then i arrange the system and component properly so that my assessors can see the system.

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, the model and hardware is done and ready to be presented for my assessors.

Week 28: Set up the Hardware

OBJECTIVES: 1. To set up the hardware for my project.
            2. To solder the component on a strip board.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Connect the NodeMCU with the relay.
             2. Connect relay with water pump motor.
             3. Soil moisture sensor is connected with the NodeMCU.
             4. Set up Blynk application with the system.

RESULT:

Figure 33: Set up the hardware (before soldering)

Figure 34: The hardware after soldering on strip board

Figure 35: Display on Blynk application

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: When the sensor detected the moisture of the soil, the led on the sensor will turn on. However, when the sensor detect the soil is dry, the led on the sensor will turn off and it will trigger the motor to on and pump the water. When the sensor detected the moisture of the soil, it will send the signal to NodeMCUand it will send the status of the plants on Blynk apps.

CONCLUSION: All the objectives are achieved. The hardware is successfully set up and all the components have been solder.

Week 27 (FYP 2): Final test for the project

OBJECTIVE: 1. To test the full project.

            2. To take a video for the project.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Turn on the personal hotspot at smartphone so that the blynk apps can be connected.

             2. Connect the nodemcu with power supply but i used powerbank.

          3. Set the timer at the blynk.

RESULTS:

Video 1: Final test for the project

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: I tested the full project as a preparation for my industrial day. In the video, we can see that my project is well function. When the soil is dry, the sensor will detect it and it will triggered the motor. The led of the sensor is turned on when the sensor detected the water. 

CONCLUSION: All the objectives are achieved. Next i can focus on the poster for my presentation. 

Week 26 (FYP 2): Use Adapter as a power supply

OBJECTIVE: 1. To use adapter as a power supply for this project.

          2. To have a suitable voltage that can make the project well function.

METHODOLOGY: 1. I buy adapter through online to make it as a power supply.

           2. Connect the adapter with the relay and the motor.

            3. Adjust the voltage of the adapter to 10 V.

RESULT:

Figure 23: Adapter as a power supply

Figure 24: Cable used for the adapter

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: Before this i used battery 9V as a power supply. But then when i met my supervisor, he advised me to use adapter as a power supply. So i decided to change the supply from a battery to the adapter. The adapter supply 12 V. I adjust the voltage of the adapter to 10 V. This is because when i use the bigger voltage, the motor moves so fast and it caused the water to come out fast. The sensor cannot detect well when the water come out too fast. That is why i adjust the voltage to 10 V.

CONCLUSION: Finally for the project, i used adapter as the power supply to replace the battery. The objectives have been achieved.

Week 25 (FYP 2): Set up Blynk Apps

OBJECTIVE: 1. To create an account of blynk on the smartphone.
           2. To set up the controllers that i need in the blynk.
           3. To test the apps with the project.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Download the Blynk application at app store with free.
             2. Register and create an account at blynk using the title 'Plant Watering System'.
             3. Identify the controllers that needed for this project, so that, i can cotrol the system using the blynk app.              4. Test the app with the coding and the hardware.

RESULTS: 

Figure 22: Blynk app on the smartphone

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: At the blynk apps, i set up the timer for morning and evening/night. Users can easily set their time to water the plants in case they missed to water their plants during the day. The sensor will detect the moisture of the plants and notify the users. I set the notifications on the apps so that users will easily notified if their plants need water. When the led of sensor is turned on, it means that the sensor detect the water. 

CONCLUSION: I have create an account for blynk and the system funcion well. All objectives are achieved for this week. 

Week 22 (FYP2): Testing NodeMcu (ESP8266)

OBJECTIVE: 1. To test arduino nodemcu whether it is function or not.
            2. To make sure nodemcu and the coding suits well so that the system can function.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Test the nodemcu using serial monitor using arduino software.
             2. Burn the coding into the nodemcu.

RESULT: 

Figure 21: Test the nodemcu before connect it with other component

Figure 22: Coding used to test the nodemcu

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: Nodemcu can connect with Wifi using the coding and it shows that nodemcu can function well. For next step, i can proceed with the connection on hardware of this project. 

CONCLUSION: Nodemcu has been tested and it can function. All objectives have achieved.

Week 21 (FYP2) : Coding for Plant Watering System

OBJECTIVE: 1. To have a coding in order to do this project. 
                   
METHODOLOGY: 1. Understand the flow for this project.
                  2. Do a research on how to do the coding for this system.
                3. Connect the coding with nodemcu to know if the coding is well function or not.

RESULT: 
This is the coding for plant watering system:

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: This is the coding for my project which is plant watering system. After i have done with the coding, i burn it into the nodemcu to know if the coding function well and suitable with the arduino or not. Fortunately my coding fit well with the nodemcu and this system.

CONCLUSION: The coding for this project has been done.

Week 20 (FYP2) : Connection for plant watering system

OBJECTIVE: 1. To have a figure on the connection of plant watering system.
           2. To make it more easier to follow the steps on how to connect the circuit for this project.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Do a research on the connection of this project.
             2. Understand the connection and the function of the hardware/components.

RESULT:
 This is the connection for my project:

Figure 19: Connection for plant watering system

DISCUSSION & ANALYSIS: Before i proceed with the hardware, i sketch the connection for this project using fritzing software. I download it at http://fritzing.org/home/ for free.

CONCLUSION: The objectice are achieved and i have sketch the connection for my project so that it will be easier for me to proceed with the hardware. 

Week 19 (FYP2) : Compare the price of the components

OBJECTIVE: 1. To identify the best price offered for the components.
               2. To buy the affordable price for the components.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Identify the store that sell the components.
                   2. Compare the price for each of the components between the stores.
                   3. Check the price through online and compare the price with the store.

RESULT: I found the components at the best price.

Picture 19: List of main components and its price

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: I bought the components with affordable price and within the budget which is the total of the cost not exceed RM 500. But, for this week i only buy the main components because i want to focus setting up the components on the breadboard.

CONCLUSION: The objectives are achieved as i found the store that sell the components with affordable price.

Week 18 (FYP2) : Meeting with supervisor to show list of hardware

OBJECTIVE: 1. To show list of components/hardware that need to buy for this project.
          2. To discuss the material need to be use in the project.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Meet with supervisor to confirm the component that need to use in this FYP.
           2. Show him the specification of the hardware based on the project needs.

RESULT:
 Main components involved:
1. Arduino NodeMcu
2. Relay
3. Soil Moisture Sensor
4. Water pump

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: Supervisor confirmed the components that involved for this project. He asked me to survey the price for the component and choose the best one before buying them.

CONCLUSION: The objective is achieved and all the components involved have been listed and confirm.

Week 17: Submit proposal and draft of chapter 1,2,3

OBJECTIVES: 1. To finalize the proposal and draft for chapter 1,2 and 3 for submission.
            2. To submit the proposal to supervisor.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Completing all report writing before submit to supervisor.
             2. Add some extra information and point into the proposal.
             3. Send the proposal, draft chapter 1,2,3 and the slide of presentation in VLE.

RESULTS: 1. All the proposal, draft chapter 1,2,3 are completed and submitted to supervisor. 
        2. Blog writing settled before submission.

Picture 18: Proposal, Draft Chapter 1,2,3 and slide presentation submitted at VLE.

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: Before submitted the draft for Chapter 1,2,3, students are required to check the plagiarism using TurnItIn software which students cannot exceed 20% of plagiarism. After check for plagiarism, then i submitted the draft to my supervisor.

CONCLUSION: By completing the proposal and the draft report, basically this FYP 1 is finished for this semester. 

Week 16: (Chapter 3: Methodology)

OBJECTIVES: 1. To know the operation of this project.
            2. TO identify the function of the component used.
            3. To design a flowchart for this project.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Design a block diagram to show the operation of the project.
             2. Design a flowchart to show the flow of this project.
             3. Meet supervisor to ask his guidance on how to do the flowchart.

RESULTS: 

Picture 16: Block Diagram

Picture 17: Flowchart

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: Based on the block diagram, there are 3 sensors of soil mositure are used because for this project, it consists of 3 different plants. Therefore, three relays and three pump are needed for this project. This project will used Arduino NodeMcu because in the arduino it consists of Wi-Fi Module which will make this system more convenient to be used. The user can install Blynk apps in their smartphone and they will control their plants from there.

CONCLUSION: From this chapter, the flow of this project has been identified. 

Week 15: (Chapter 2: Literature Review)

OBJECTIVES: 1. To have more information on the current and previous system used in watering plants.
            2. To know the best system that can be apply in watering plants.
            3. To make a literature review on the selected journal regarding plant watering system.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Make a research on the IEEE website to find a suitable journal related with this plant watering system.
             2. List down the important point such as the operation and the flow of the project based on the journal.

RESULTS: The journal are: 

1. “Arduino Based Automatic Plant Watering System”, S. V. Devika, S.k.Khamuruddeen, Sk.Khamurunnisa, Jayanth Thota, Khalesha Shaikh, Associate Professor, Dept. of ECE, HITAM, Hyderabad, India, MSC 2nd Year, Department Of Electronics, HRD, Hyderabad, India. Websitewww.ijarcsse.com
2.  D. Divani, P.Patil and S.K.Punjabi, "Automated Plant Watering System", 2016 International Conference on Computing of Power, Energy Information and Communication (ICCPEIC), Chennai, 2016, pp. 180-182.
3. K. Lekjaroen, R. Ponganantayotin, A. Charoenrat, S. Funilkul, U. Supasitthimethee and T. Triyason, "IOT Planting: Watering system using mobile application for the elderly", 2016 Chiang Mai, pp. 1-6.

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: 

In the first journal,the project is about plant watering system using internet of things (IOT). This journal propose a smart watering system with smart control and intelligent decision making based on accurate real time field data. Other than that, this journal also highlighted the way to monitor the operation of plant watering system via android application in any smartphone. The main body for the prototype contains an Arduino NodeMCU microcontroller. This project are using three sensors which is soil moisture sensor, humidity and temperature sensor and level sensor. The sensors send the data to the Arduino board which will trigger the water pump to turn on and it will supply the water to the plant. The water pump will turn off when the moisture level reached the system halts on its own. Water pump will operates and pump the water to the tank if the water level is low. Lastly, the information about the agriculture field will be send to android application on the smartphone.

In the second journal,this journal is about plant watering system that using PIC16F877A microcontroller based layout which is it controls the water supply and the sector to be irrigated. There are sensors present which is soil moisture sensor and humidity sensor, which are not activated till the water is present on the sector. As soon as the sphere receives dry sensors, it will sense the requirement of water within the area and it send a signal to microcontroller. The microcontroller then delivered the water to that specific field that have water requirement till the sensors is deactivated again. In case, while there are multiple signals for water requirement and the fields will irrigated. This project are presently use a PIC16F877A microcontroller as the primary component to control the sensor and the motor pump.

In the third journal,hobbies that the elderly are fascinated is in planting the flowers, which can make them proud when the trees are growing. Therefore, the IOT planting for elderly that will controlled by using Android application has been proposed in this journal. This application will reduces the space between elderly and technology. The IOT planting was develop for the elderly with arduino technology. The HTTP server is used with the web server for monitoring the plant activity. By using Arduino mobile application, the elderly can control this prototype which they can see the plant via monitoring menu which is a real time communication and between the application and ip-camera. The data will be collected in real time by employing temperature and humidity sensor, and soil moisture sensor and send it to arduino. The arduino will send the data by using HTTP protocol to PHP server every second.

CONCLUSION: The information of the current and previous system used in this plant watering has been gained. The literature review has been reviewed based on the three different journal.

Week 14: (Chapter 1: Introduction)

OBJECTIVES: 1. To describe the flow of the project.
            2. To identify the benefits of this project.
            3. To identify the problem statement faced by people regarding watering their plants.

METHODOLOGY: 1. Make a research on the internet or journal regarding the problem faced by people in watering the plants.
             2. List the objectives of the project, problem statement, benefit, scope and limitation for this project and the expected outcome.

RESULTS: 
1) Objectives:

• To water the plant automatically using Arduino
• To monitor the soil moisture of the soil
• To get the information of the current soil condition using Blynk Application

2) Problem Statement

As for watering plant, a chore is increasing in time when there are a lot of plants to be watered. Therefore, a person with a busy lifestyle did not have enough time to water the plant by themselves. People usually wastage the water when watering their plant due to supply the water more than the plant required.  Other than that, people who are interested in gardening or those who plant flowers find it difficult to leave their plants even if they go on vacation because they are worried that their plants will wilt and eventually will die. The same thing happens also with flower or plant entrepreneurs, which is, it is difficult for them to monitor their plants whether they have been watered or have not yet since they have other plants to be look after too.

3) Benefits

  i. Can reduce the workload to control and water the plants.

 ii. Can shorten the time to water the plants.

iii.Can still watered the plants if there is nobody at home in a period of time.

iv. Can reduce the water usage to water the plant.

4) Expected Outcome

        At the end of this project, it is expected that this product will reduce the time for watering the plants around the house. Besides, the workload for doing the watering chores is reducing. When there is nobody at home, the machine will continuously water the plants according to the set-up program. 

5) Scope and Limitation

The scope of this project covers the watering process of plants in the residential area. This project focusses on the timing and watering process of the plants. Apart from that, the scope of this project is to control plant watering system by utilizing arduino and in view of Android apps. For the time being, this prototype can only support 3 pots of plant in a time.

            This project is not suitable for four season country because it is not able to support different kind of weather and temperature changes on the water and soil. 

ANALYSIS & DISCUSSION: For chapter 1 which is introduction, objectives, problem statement, benefit of this project, scope and limitation, and the expected outcome have been detailed in this chapter. Meaning to say, it is the summary of this project.

CONCLUSION: This chapter describe all the objectives, problem statement that related with this project. The flow of this project has been told in this chapter.