Rice Farming Applicator Robot Control System Based on Radio Wave Communication Using Flysky Fs-iA6 Type Remote Control and Arduino Mega

Ridwan Siskandar; Tineke Mandang; Wawan Hermawan; Irzaman Irzaman

doi:10.23960/jtepl.v14i5.1948-1961

Authors

Ridwan Siskandar IPB University http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2911-3108
Tineke Mandang IPB University
Wawan Hermawan IPB University
Irzaman Irzaman IPB University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23960/jtepl.v14i5.1948-1961

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Keywords:

Agricultural applicator robot control system, Arduino mega, Bevel gear, Boom sprayer, Remote control

Abstract

This research focuses on designing a control system for pesticide applicator robots on rice plants. Control is carried out via radio wave communication using a transmitter-receiver (Flysky FS-iA6 2.4 GHz). The remote can control the robot wheel (forward, backward and turn), boom sprayer (raise-fall and open-close), and spray pump. The research method is carried out using the waterfall model because it is under the needs that require a sequential flow in the process. The test results show that the use of a bevel gear gearbox can increase the torque value up to 3 times. The use of 4 electric motors further increases the stability of the robot's movement (RPM and torque) when given the maximum load of the robot. The boom sprayer successfully opens-closes and fluctuates smoothly at the optimum value of PWM 50 and voltage 2.35. The time required for the boom sprayer to open-close, and rise-fall is 30 s. The relay which functions as a switch is successfully controlled, so that the pump can be activated and deactivated in mode 2 at the input. Transmitter-receiver communication test was successfully carried out. Transmitter-receiver communication is capable of up to a distance of < 150 m. Input mode 1 on the transmitter successfully controls the boom sprayer. Input mode 2 successfully controls the motion of the wheels and pump.

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Author Biographies

Ridwan Siskandar, IPB University

Computer Engineering Technology Study Program, College of Vocational Studies

Tineke Mandang, IPB University

Department of Mechanical and Biosystem Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

Wawan Hermawan, IPB University

Department of Mechanical and Biosystem Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

Irzaman Irzaman, IPB University

Department of Physics, Faculty of Mathematics and Science

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