Design and Development of an Automatic Solar Powered Digging, Seed Sowing and Dripping Machine.
Anshuman Kumaar Singh1, Akhil Pillai2, Bibhash Kundu3, Hrithik Mohan4, Gowreesh S.S5
1Anshuman Kumaar Singh, Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.S.S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
2Akhil Pillai, Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.S.S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
3Bibhash kundu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.S.S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
4Hrithik Mohan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.S.S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
5Dr. Gowreesh S.S, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, J.S.S Academy of Technical Education, Bangalore (Karnataka), India.
Manuscript received on 18 February 2019 | Revised Manuscript received on 27 February 2019 | Manuscript published on 28 February 2019 | PP: 17-22 | Volume-8 Issue-3, February 2019 | Retrieval Number: C5658028319/19©BEIESP
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Abstract: Agriculture forms an integral part of the Indian economy. The methodology implemented in carrying out agricultural activities faces many constraints such as non-availability of labor, low–productivity rate, irregularity due to weather constraints and fatigue. These constraints along with the widespread usage of the fossil fuels to power I.C engines or external combustible engines have added to the plight of the agriculture sector in our country. With the objective of eradicating such bottlenecks the idea of an automatic solar powered seed-sowing machine is introduced, which could effectively carry out the digging, sowing, and watering of the land at a reduced cost and with no harm to the environment. The mechanism involves the use of a solar panel to capture the solar radiation and simultaneously convert it into electrical energy for further storage. The electrical energy thus stored charges a 12V battery, which in turn provides the required input power to the shunt wound D.C motor. The motor transmits the power to the battery-controlled wheels and enables movement of the system. To enhance the functionality of the system a remote controlling operation and a water dripping unit is attached which shall help in maneuvering the system in the field and enable constant water supply after each digging and sowing operation. Seed sowing machine shall execute ground digging, seed sowing, and watering operation simultaneously with reduced cost and fatigue.
Keywords: Direct Current Shunt Wound Motor, Solar Panel, 12V Battery, Rotary Encoder, Microcontroller,, Water- Dripping Unit, Battery Controlled Wheels.
Scope of the Article: Machine Design