WEEK 5: 14TH FEBRUARY 2012

Title              : Do some research about the sensor characteristic.

Objective     : 1) To make sure that the sensor that been choose                               fulfill the Smart Chicken Coop function                                             requirement.

           

Procedure   : 1) Search about the Water Level Sensor, LM35DZ                              and Humidity Sensor characteristic.

                  

Results        : 

1) Water Level Sensor

-       For watering the chicks.

-       When the sensor detect the water is in LOW level, the water container will automatically refill.

           2) LM35DZ

                        -    For temperature controlling.

                        -    When the sensor detects the LOW                                                   temperature, the light bulb will turn ON.

                        -    When the sensor detects the HIGH                                                   temperature, the light bulb will turn OFF.

                                  3) Humidity Sensor

                       -    To provide good ventilation in chicken coop.

                       -    The Humidity sensor will detect the ability of air                                to hold moisture depends upon its                                                    temperature.

                       -    The level of humidity influences the ability of                                    the chicks to cool itself.

Conclusion     : From the research, the Water Level Sensor,                                   LM35DZ and Humidity Sensor are fulfilled the                                 Smart Chicken Coop function.