Multifunctionary Soil Testing Device (MFSTD)

Published Aug 11, 2022
 20 hours to build
 Beginner

A multifunctionary soil testing device is used to increase the yield of agricultural goods. By analyzing the soil's subsistence, this device assists in reducing the amount of fertilizer used while increasing the yield of highly nutritious food crops. To recommend a crop for the field based on the mobility of the soil.

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Components Used

ESP32 DevKitC 32E
ESP32 DevKitC 32E
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pH Sensor
Multiple Function Sensor Modules Gravity: Analog pH Sensor / Meter Pro Kit V2
1
128x64 (0.96") OLED Display
Adafruit Accessories Monochrome 0.96" OLED Graphic Display
1
9V Battery
Consumer Battery & Photo Battery 9V RECTANGLE
1
7805 Voltage Regulator
7805 Voltage Regulator
2
Rocker Switches
Rocker Switches C1500ATY T. All BLACK
1
3.3V Voltage Regulator AMS1117
LDO Voltage Regulators 1A,Pos Fix Vltg LDO Linear Reg
1
NPK Sensor
It is suitable for detecting the content of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium in the soil
1
Description

A multifunctionary soil testing device is used to increase the yield of agricultural goods. By analyzing the soil's subsistence, this device assists in reducing the amount of fertilizer used while increasing the yield of highly nutritious food crops. To recommend a crop for the field based on the mobility of the soil.

By logging into the website with a farmer ID, you can access the data about the minerals that are readily available in the soil that has been uploaded to the cloud. Anywhere you can evaluate the nutritional information received from the agricultural land. To assess data from anywhere, all you need is a mobile phone with an internet connection.

The evolution of staple food crops has always been linked to agriculture. More than 70% of people directly earn their living from agriculture. Farmers typically fertilize the soil at regular times. without any means of determining the soil's nutrient level. This can occasionally result in the abuse of fertilizers and even result in crop damage.

 The opposite is also conceivable with insufficient fertilizations, as the corps won't receive enough nutrients, leading to a low yield. Therefore, if farmers are aware of the nutritional deficiencies in their soil, they may treat it appropriately, improving production and avoiding crop harm from excessive fertilizer use. Farmers can learn which crops are best for their soil by evaluating the data that has been gathered about it. Using PH values, it is possible to assess the water quality in the soil.

 

Soil Moisture and pH Value Test:

 

 

 

Login Website Design:

 

 

Readings are Plotted using 2D-Graph and Tables:

 

 

Conclusion:

This tool is the most effective and economical method for evaluating soil. It features a soil moisture sensor and an NPK sensor, both of which aid in selecting the appropriate crop to grow in the field after a test and recommends fertilizers to enhance the soil's nutrient content.

 

Working Video:

 

 

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Institute / Organization

Bannari Amman Institute of Technology
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