By refer to the Figure 3.1, project development was divided into three main
sections. There are mechanical design, electronic design and software design. Then this
part will combined together to perform the Smart Egg Incubator System for Various
Types of Egg (SEIS).
The smart egg incubator is able to incubate various type of egg. The incubator
will fill up with the temperature and humidity sensor that can measure the condition of
the incubator and automatically change to the suitable condition for the egg.
Locate the incubator and hatchers units indoors to protect them from major
weather changes. It is essential that the room has a good ventilation system to supply
plenty of fresh air. Keeping the units indoors makes it easier to maintain uniform
temperature and humidity.
Actually, this project consists of three elements that should be controlled. There
are movement, temperature and humidity. In this project, the light is use to give the
suitable temperature to the egg. The percentage of the humidity in the incubator need to
consistent by control the fan and water through in the incubator, it is can make sure the
humidity and ventilation in good condition. The status condition in the incubator will
appear on the LCD screen display. To make sure all part of egg was heated by lamp,
stepper motor is very useful to rotate iron rod at the bottom side and automatically
change the position of egg.
The entire element will be controlled using programmable integrated circuit
(PIC). The PIC is a type of microcontroller that can process a data from sensor and will
execute the control element to change the condition of incubator. This project will be a
user friendly product since the incubator can move to other place