The prototype development for informing the Alocasia dragon scale treatment via Line Notify

Abstract

The objective of this research is to develop a prototype system for monitoring Alocasia dragon scale plants via the NodeMCU platform and to evaluate the functionality of the prototype. The constructed prototype integrates a NodeMCU board with sensors measuring soil moisture at depths of 3-5 cm, temperature and humidity proximal to the plant, and light intensity adjacent to the plant pot. Subsequent programming encompasses:

1) designing a control program for the light intensity sensor, which modulates the illumination based on the sensor readings, with the sensor transmitting the light intensity values to NodeMCU.

2) Implementing a control program for the soil moisture sensor, regulating water delivery to the plant pot containing the embedded sensor, with the sensor relaying soil moisture data to NodeMCU.

3)Developing a program to control the air humidity sensor, where water mist was sprayed onto a beaker placed atop the sensor, allowing the sensor to transmit humidity data to NodeMCU, then Line Notify.

Experimental procedures involved synchronously transmitting data from all three sensors to NodeMCU every minute. Furthermore, specific data transmission trials were conducted at 8:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to report daily data. Consequently, the prototype operated in accordance with the programmed instructions, showcasing its potential utility in monitoring Alocasia dragon scale plants. This innovation facilitates efficient plant care by enabling caretakers to receive timely notifications via NodeMCU, thereby optimizing the growth of Alocasia dragon scale plants.