Smart Monitoring System Development for Solar Box Cookers using IoT Technology

H. Musa, A. T. Abdulrahim, Maina M. B., G. M. Ngala, A. A. Hammajam

Abstract


The successful implementation of an internet of things (IoT) based monitoring interface has significantly enhanced the solar box cooker's functionality and usability. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like Arduino UNO, MTCBA-G-F1/F2 module, thermal sensors, and a buzzer, this initiative transform the conventional cooker into an intelligent, user-friendly device. Real-world testing at the Centre of Entrepreneurship and Enterprises Development in northeastern Nigeria validated the interface's seamless operation within the cooker's context, ensuring both technical prowess and practical reliability. These tests confirmed the system's potential to revolutionize the traditional solar box cooker, making it smarter, more efficient, and user-centric.


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