Database research record2016·Nigeria
Affordable Microcontroller-Controlled Home Irrigation System for Urban Farmers in Nigeria
Eromosele George Oko-Oboh, Philip A. Adewuyi
Urban Farm DB summary
This work developed an affordable microcontroller-controlled home irrigation system for urban farmers in Nigeria, aiming to conserve water and mitigate urban poverty and food insecurity. The system, utilizing a PIC16F877A microcontroller, was designed to be cheap in procurement, maintenance, and running costs compared to conventional irrigation. Performance tests conducted in the Proteus VSM environment showed improved performance and energy savings over existing conventional irrigation systems.