🥔 Hardware Project – AUTOMATED POTATO GRADING MACHINE
The Automated Potato Grading Machine is a hardware-based innovation designed to classify potatoes based on size and weight using embedded systems and sensor technologies. Built with Arduino Uno, this machine automates the tedious process of manual potato sorting, improving speed, consistency, and efficiency in agricultural processing.
🔧 Key Features:
- ⚖️ Weight Detection – Load cells measure the weight of each potato to ensure accurate grading.
- 📏 Size Measurement – Ultrasonic sensors detect size and shape variations.
- 🔄 Automated Sorting – Graded potatoes are separated using motorized conveyor belts and relay-controlled gates.
- 🧠 Arduino Logic Control – Programmed using C in Arduino IDE for real-time processing and actuation.
- 💡 User-Friendly Interface – Simple setup with LEDs indicating grading status and system operation.
🛠️ Tech Stack:
- Microcontroller: Arduino Mega
- Sensors: Ultrasonic sensors, Load cells
- Actuators: NEMA gear motors, Conveyor belts, Motor drivers, Relays
- Programming: C (Arduino IDE)
This project demonstrates a practical application of embedded systems in smart agriculture, reducing labor costs and enhancing grading accuracy.