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.