Orkoi: An Automated Vertical Aquaponic Garden With Mobile Application User Interface Monitoring And Controlling System
- Bryan M. Dungo
- Jesse Marcus F. Flores
- Anthony Bernard N. Sobrevega
- John Dale Yutuc
- Robhert M. Bamba
Abstract
In this study, the researchers are interested in the creation of a well innovated vertical ornamental design of plants and modified fish pond at the same time. Hardware of this study will be controlled mainly by microcontroller, other hardware device, and power output. This prototype can monitor parameters from a mobile application such as water level, temperature, and pH level from the koi pond and humidity in the perimeter. It has automated feature where it moves spontaneously based on its input time and limitations such as water pump, feeder, and light, it can be also manually controlled. The proposed system will not include automatic cleaning of the water in the pond, it is another consideration for one of the future references. The number of fish inside the pond is limited due to the limited supply of oxygen in the pond. The chosen ornamentals is only limited, it must have the same range of pH as of the koi (6-8 pH level) and can be watered anytime to avoid drowning. The responsiveness capability of the mobile application is another limitation. The propose system cannot detect any minor or major damages of hardware. The limits also include necessary repairs that require manpower. The research design model used by the developers was prototype model. Prototyping Model is a software development model in which prototype is built, tested, and reworked until an acceptable prototype is achieved.
