Design and Development of an Arduino Based Automated Solar Grass Trimmer
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This paper focuses on the design of an Arduino-based Automated Solar Grass Trimmer with a primary emphasis on achieving high operational efficiency. A solar panel is utilized to automatically charge the battery when its level is low. A voltage level indicator circuit is incorporated to assess various battery voltage levels. The prototype integrates ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection and inductive sensors for boundary detection. To ensure safe operation in the field, a perimeter signal generator circuit is constructed for boundary detection using inductive sensors. Ultrasonic sensors are employed for obstacle detection. The paper introduces an algorithm for detecting obstacles, boundaries, and other impediments in the path of the solar grass trimmer, illustrated through a comprehensive flowchart. Detailed discussions on the voltage level indicator circuit and boundary detection circuits are provided. The implemented algorithm, utilizing an Arduino microcontroller, is tested in the field, and the results are explained in the paper. Tabulated data from the prototype testing, specifically focusing on boundary detection and obstacle detection, demonstrate satisfactory performance.
[Manuscript received: 17 October 2023 | Accepted: 29 January 2024 | Published: : 30 April 2024]
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