Vol. 17 No. 2 (2025)

The advancement of technology has significantly influenced future generations, including Generation Z. This generation is highly dependent on technology, especially in learning activities. However, learning effectiveness is often disrupted by environmental factors such as room temperature, poor lighting, and back pain due to prolonged static sitting posture. This research aims to design a portable smart study desk based on the Internet of Things to improve learning comfort and productivity. The system is developed using an ESP32 microcontroller connected to several sensors. The FSR402 sensor…

Temperature and humidity monitoring are important aspects of the cold chain vaccine storage system for preserving quality. Manual temperature recording risks missing readings, which compromise the vaccine quality. Excessive humidity may cause condensation on packaging, while very low humidity can reduce the stability of certain vaccines. This research aimed to design and build an Internet of Things (IoT) monitoring system with real-time notifications and website integration to support the vaccine storage cold chain system. The system used an ESP32 microcontroller, an SHT31 sensor, and dual…

This study developed a simple and cost-effective laboratory-scale Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) device called β SPR. SPR is a sensitive, real-time, and non-labeling technique widely used to detect the concentration and quality of solutions. However, the very high price of commercial SPR devices is a barrier, so a portable and affordable version was developed. The β SPR device uses a Kretschmann configuration with a 670 nm laser, a polarizer, and a modified Porro BA4010 prism for a simpler and more efficient optical configuration. A thin gold film (~50 nm) is placed on the prism using…

Pouring liquid from a measuring cylinder requires careful consideration of the appropriate tilt angle to achieve optimal emptying conditions. Drip time and emptying time are critical parameters for maximizing pouring efficiency. This study presents the design of a microcontroller-based system to automate the pouring process of a measuring cylinder. The developed prototype utilizes an MG996R servo motor as the actuator and an Arduino Uno microcontroller as the control unit. The system comprises two main components: a servo motor-based mechanical pouring structure and microcontroller-based…

Plastic waste, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles, has emerged as a critical global challenge. Single-use plastic production has continued to increase, while Indonesia generates millions of tons of waste annually, with a significant portion being plastic. To address this issue, this study presents the design of a low-cost Arduino-based pultrusion system for recycling PET bottles into 3D printing filament. Unlike existing open-source solutions that rely on manual or separate processing stages, the proposed system integrates heating, cutting, and cleaning modules into a…

Conventional learning methods for PID control systems demonstrate weaknesses in concept comprehension effectiveness due to lack of real-time visualization and theory-practice integration. This study aims to develop a web-based interactive learning platform integrating digital simulation with physical experiments using ESP-32. The research method employs Research and Development approach with ADDIE model including literature study, system design, platform implementation, and evaluation through beta testing with 23 Electrical Engineering students. The platform utilizes ESP-32, DC motor, rotary…

Organic waste management is a significant environmental challenge, yet it has the potential to produce valuable products such as liquid organic fertilizer. Conventional composting processes tend to be inefficient and require manual intervention. This study aims to design and implement an automated composting system for liquid organic fertilizer based on the Internet of Things (IoT) using the ESP32 microcontroller, DS18B20 temperature sensor, and actuators including a pump, exhaust fan, and stirring motor. The system is designed with temperature set-point-based control logic, where actuators…

Room comfort is critical for enhancing productivity, particularly in classrooms. Two key factors are temperature and lighting, governed by ASHRAE 55 for thermal comfort (PMV range of –0.5 to 0.5) and SNI 6197:2020 for classroom lighting (350 lux). This study develops an intelligent system that coordinates occupant detection with temperature and lighting control. Occupant detection was implemented using the Single Shot MultiBox Detector (SSD) with MobileNetV2, a camera as the sensor, and image processing on an NVIDIA Jetson Nano. The detected occupant coordinates were used to control lighting…

The growth in cocoa production in Indonesia is not matched by its quality, where the drying process is a crucial parameter that must be controlled. Excessively high drying temperatures tend to negatively impact the beans, resulting in a sour aroma, and the beans can become charred. The moisture content in cocoa beans needs to be reduced to a maximum of 7.5% to produce quality cocoa beans. This research developed the creation of a cocoa bean drying box with a drying process control system, temperature and humidity monitoring by the SHT20 sensor. There is a DS18B20 sensor to measure the…

Vannamei shrimp farming in Indonesia is increasing due to its high economic value. Water quality management in aquaculture ponds is crucial to minimize the number of diseases related to poor water quality. One of the water quality parameters in shrimp farming is dissolved oxygen. In this monitoring and control system for dissolved oxygen in brackish water Vannamei shrimp farming based on the Internet of Things (IoT) using the Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN), measurements of dissolved oxygen levels in cultured water are carried out and displayed in the Android application so that it can…

The primary quality indicator of coffee beans is determined by their moisture content. This study aims to develop a portable prototype device for measuring both the moisture content and temperature of coffee beans, utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with a Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor v1.0 and an SHT21 sensor. The device is designed to provide accurate and efficient measurements, with results displayed in real time on an OLED screen. In addition, the system stores measurement data on an SD card for further analysis. Experimental testing was conducted five times for each sample,…

Indonesia is an earthquake-prone country due to its location at the convergence of three major tectonic plates. To support disaster mitigation, a reliable and affordable monitoring system is required. This study presents a low-cost intensitymeter using a MEMS WT61C sensor with the STA/LTA detection algorithm, Raspberry Pi 4 for processing, and a Ublox Neo-M8N GNSS module for time and location synchronization. The system supports online and offline modes with a store-and-forward mechanism and delivers alerts via buzzer, SMS, and Telegram. The WT61C was configured with 20 Hz bandwidth and 100…