Automated Humidifier With Temperature Level
Automated Humidifier With Temperature Level
Jemuel E. Martin
Jonas U. Calipayan
Efren Sibbaluca
INSTRUCTOR:
Engr. Bernard D. Bisuecos, DIT
Arduino-Based Automated Humidifier with Sensor Integration
1 INTRODUCTION
3.1 METHODOLOGY
3.1.2 RESEARCH DESIGN
The research design for this project combines two main approaches: technological and
experimental.
The technological aspect involves creating the automated humidifier system itself, including
choosing components and putting them together to make a working prototype. This addresses the
practical need for controlling indoor humidity using sensors and microcontrollers.
Meanwhile, the experimental side conducts tests to see how well the system works. By
comparing it to manual methods or other humidifiers in different situations, we can confirm if
the prototype is reliable and effective. This dual approach ensures that we thoroughly develop
and check the automated humidifier system, moving forward in indoor environmental control.
WATER
ATOMIZATION
DHT11 SENSOR DISC
ARDUINO
FAN CONTROL
WATER LEVEL NANO
INDICATOR
LCD
12V DC
The device’s system will be composed of DHT11 sensor and water level sensor as inputs,
and water atomization disc, LCD, and the fan’s control as the outputs. The DHT11 sensor will
measure both humidity and temperature, and the water level sensor monitors the water level of
the reservoir, these sensors then provides real-time data to the Arduino Nano. At the heart of the
system is an Arduino Nano microcontroller, which acts as the central processing units which
handles the data collection and processing. When the humidity drops to a certain threshold, the
microcontroller controls the fan to help distribute the mist. An LCD display connected to the
Arduino Nano provides continuous feedback by showing the humidity, temperature, and the
water level, allowing users to monitor the system’s status.
START
IS IS
HUMIDITY=PREDEFINED WATER LEVEL=EMPTY
HUMIDITY
NO YES YES NO
END
To connect an Arduino Nano with an LCD, a DHT11 sensor, a water atomization disc
with its circuit board, and a 12V DC fan, you need to carefully manage the power and control
signals. Begin by connecting the Vin pin of the Arduino Nano to a 12V power supply, and the
GND pin to the ground of the power supply. The 5V pin on the Arduino Nano should power both
the LCD (via its I2C module) and the DHT11 sensor, with their respective GND pins connected
to the Arduino's GND. The SDA and SCL pins of the LCD connect to A4 and A5 on the Arduino,
respectively. The DHT11 sensor's data pin connects to digital pin D2 on the Arduino. For the
water atomization disc, connect its VCC to the 12V power supply and its GND to the common
ground. The control signal (SIG) from the atomization circuit board should connect to digital pin
D3 on the Arduino. The 12V DC fan is powered directly from the 12V supply but controlled
through a MOSFET or relay module, which in turn is controlled by digital pin D4 on the
Arduino. Ensure to use a flyback diode across the fan terminals if using a relay to protect against
back EMF. This configuration allows the Arduino Nano to manage the LCD display, read
temperature and humidity from the DHT11 sensor, and control the water atomization disc and
fan efficiently.
MATERIALS FIGURES DESCRIPTION
ARDUINO NANO A compact
microcontroller board
based on the
ATmega328P, ideal for
space-constrained projects
with 14 digital I/O pins, 8
analog inputs, and USB
connectivity.
LCD A display technology that
uses liquid crystals and a
backlight, providing clear
and sharp images.
Commonly used in digital
devices and available in
various sizes and formats.
FAN A 12-volt direct current
fan used for cooling
electronic devices.
Efficient, quiet, and often
controlled via PWM for
variable speeds.