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Automated Solar-Powered IoT-Based Blynk Clothesline Retriever with SMS Status Updates

Farren Zeanne G. BasanStudent Researcher, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesPrecious Cyra P. CardinasStudent Researcher, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesAl Benedict A. DepositarioStudent Researcher, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesKent Ashera G. LargonioStudent Researcher, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesLeanna Margarette F. MabilanganStudent Researcher, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesFrancheska C. OjoyStudent Researcher, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesKarl Evan R. PamaFaculty, Notre Dame of Marbel University - Integrated Basic Education Department SHS, PhilippinesNelson B. MalificiadoFaculty, Tupi National High School, Philippines

Vol 8 No 5 (2024): Volume 8, Issue 5, May 2024 | Pages: 51-62

International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology

OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 24-05-2024

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Abstract

The Philippines faces unpredictable weather changes that cause inconvenience for traditional hanging methods, impacting the time and effort required to retrieve clothes hung outdoors, especially when residents are away and unable to respond quickly. Thus, there is a need to innovate the traditional clothesline to fit the changing demands of climate problems. Moreover, this study aimed to design and develop an automated solar-powered IoT-based Blynk clothesline retriever with SMS status updates. Utilizing a Research and Development Design ensured a concise methodology for creating and evaluating the prototype. The researchers successfully developed a program logic and determined its mass-handling capability, with a maximum load of 22.4 kg and a threshold value of 20.3 kg. Furthermore, analysis showed no significant difference in retrieval speed (0.227 m/s) between no load and maximum load, and the reaction time remained constant at 1 second across all trials. Additionally, the prototype received high acceptability (M = 4.40) and adaptability (M = 4.25) ratings from evaluators. In conclusion, the researchers successfully developed an automated clothesline retriever with SMS status updates and a program logic, demonstrating high durability, fast retrieval speed, and consistent reaction time, with high acceptability and adaptability. This presents a viable solution to weather-related disruptions in traditional hanging methods. Ultimately, utilizing the automated clothesline retriever in the daily lives of Filipinos addresses the needs of residents facing challenges with retrieving hung clothes outdoors due to unpredictable weather conditions.

Keywords

Arduino Uno, Light dependent resistor, temperature and humidity sensor, rain sensor, SDG


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Farren Zeanne G. Basan, Precious Cyra P. Cardinas, Al Benedict A. Depositario, Kent Ashera G. Largonio, Leanna Margarette F. Mabilangan, Francheska C. Ojoy, Karl Evan R. Pama, Nelson B. Malificiado, “Automated Solar-Powered IoT-Based Blynk Clothesline Retriever with SMS Status Updates”, Published in International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, Volume 8, Issue 5, pp 51-62, May 2024. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2024.805008

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