Development of a Smart Pig Housing Model using Microcontroller and Internet of Things Technology

Abstract

This research aimed to 1) develop a smart pig housing model using microcontroller and Internet of Things technology, and 2) evaluate the efficiency of the developed system. The research was conducted following the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodology, testing the system with a small-scale pig housing model based on Meechai Farm in Nonrang Sub-district, Chumphuang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. The system efficiency was evaluated by three experts selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using mean and standard deviation. The results showed that 1) the developed system consisted of a pig housing model with automatic control systems including feeding system, water spraying system for temperature reduction, ventilation system, and lighting system, which could be controlled through the Blynk application with notifications via LINE Notify, and 2) the overall efficiency evaluation was at a good level, with the application control aspect receiving the highest rating at a very good level, followed by system design and operational efficiency aspects, respectively.