The Integration of Traditional Rural Solar Dryer with LoRa and IoT Technology

Abstract

Traditional or rural dryers or Thai farmers' dryers have some drawbacks when compared to modern or commercial dryers on the market. Despite the fact that the dryer is vital and may be utilized as postharvest technology to preserve or produce some agricultural products, the farmer chose to build the traditional structure because of his limited income and resources. This research examined the needs of rural farmers and developed an integration of typical rural solar dryers or dryers using IoT technologies. The integrated design will preserve the structure's materials while increasing the system's capacity and efficiency to reduce costs. Farmers may now manage the temperature inside the dryer using the newly created mechanism. Remote monitoring and management are also made possible by the technology, minimizing the need for physical intervention. This leads to increased efficiency, lower costs, and a more sustainable energy source.