chicken egg incubator control code

gpop1 · July 28, 2017, 1:21am

This is a simply complicated code that covers what most people would require in a fully automated incubator setup.

As with most controller that are using a 20x4 lcd most of the code is controlling the display or trying to save space. This should according to the compiler fit on a uno but was written on a mega.

The hardware:

4x20 display
keypad 4 button
1307 rtc
dht22 temp/humidity sensor
8 ohm speaker (optional)
5 relays arduino type (optional depending on settings)
micro switchs (optional depending on turner design)
uno or meg

so what does it do:

controls temp, humidity, turner, alarms and more (about 40 options)

link to library for rtc

github.com

Seeed-Studio/RTC_DS1307/blob/master/examples/SetTimeAndDisplay/SetTimeAndDisplay.ino

/****************************************************************************/
//	Function: Set time and get the time from RTC chip(DS1307) and display
//			  it on the serial monitor.
//	Hardware: Grove - RTC
//	Arduino IDE: Arduino-1.0
//	Author:	 FrankieChu
//	Date: 	 Jan 19,2013
//	Version: v1.0
//	by www.seeedstudio.com
//
//  This library is free software; you can redistribute it and/or
//  modify it under the terms of the GNU Lesser General Public
//  License as published by the Free Software Foundation; either
//  version 2.1 of the License, or (at your option) any later version.
//
//  This library is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
//  but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
//  MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.  See the GNU
//  Lesser General Public License for more details.
//

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main project write up including pictures will be posted on backyard chickens web site and linked back to here.
I will add the link when I have added all of the pictures and wiring diagrams there.

updated program please use incmaincode5.ino posted further down

incmaincode4.ino (55.6 KB)

gpop1 · July 30, 2017, 6:23pm

link to byc with the pics and wiring explained

gpop1 · July 30, 2017, 6:26pm

There are some small problems in the code posted

I used a pin that was reserved in case you wanted to use a uno instead of a mega. Also there was a typo on one screen so I will be double checking my work and posting a update in the next few days. If you are using a mega then it shouldn't make much difference

gpop1 · July 31, 2017, 12:12pm

update to fix pin usage for a uno: moved humidity relay to pin 10 to free up A4

added code to make the unit safe while in edit mode.

still looking for a hot spot probe that is plug and play as the DS18B20 requires some programming knowledge. I may just post a second code with this option for more advanced users

incmaincode5.ino (55.6 KB)

jomasaco · March 26, 2018, 5:34pm

gpopl Thanks.

Your code are very good.
Will try to do in prototype "missing the display", if succeed next step are to do an standalone board.

jomasaco · May 13, 2018, 3:08pm

gpopl im working on device, thanks again for you job.
bugs found so far:

Clock can set false data as 30/2/2018 next day 00/3/2018 this preaphes are whit the rtc library.
good also are when set the clock by definition show the current data
set_minute = constrain(set_minute, 1, 59); let say we are at minute 50 and want to set 52 already start in 50, i didnt find an solution.

missing some function to check the alarms values high lower temp; ex. set alarm high temp = 32Ç and lower 38 and the set_point are 37
i did this to set temp alarm

     case 26:
      if (highTempSetPoint <= temp_setpoint)
      {
      highTempSetPoint = (temp_setpoint + 2); 
      highTempSetPoint = highTempSetPoint + 0.1;
      }
      if (highTempSetPoint <= lowTempAlarmPoint)
      {
         highTempSetPoint = (lowTempAlarmPoint + 5);
         highTempSetPoint = highTempSetPoint + 0.1;
      }
      else
      highTempSetPoint = highTempSetPoint + 0.1;
       break;

Thanks again, anything else i will post i love this code

gpop1 · June 11, 2018, 1:03am

not sure why I added

showclock();

in the min edit code

should have been

lcd.print (F("set minute"));

That may be causing confusion as the first line would be what the rtc is set to and its not updated until you leave the menu.

not sure what the problem is with high and low temp set points as the code looks ok

void alarmcheck () {

alarm_active = 0;
if (adj_temp >= highTempSetPoint ) {
alarm_active = 1;
if (tempalarm == 1) {
soundalarm = 1;
} else {
soundalarm = 0;
}
}
if (adj_temp <= lowTempAlarmPoint) {
alarm_active = 2;
if (tempalarm == 1) {
soundalarm = 1;
} else {
soundalarm = 0;
}
}

Your code looks like you are checking set points rather than adj_temp ( temp reading + or - calibration )

If the tempalarm is set to on then it should set of the alarm.

gpop1 · June 11, 2018, 1:14am

ok I see what you are saying. I thought than when you changed from F to C it should load the defaults as

temp_setpoint = 37.5;
highTempSetPoint = 39;
lowTempAlarmPoint = 33;

I never added no code to prevent the user from setting a point where it would be in alarm

jcratovo · August 17, 2018, 9:03am

Hello. I want to start this chicken egg incubator project but i could not get the library working. I am novice on programming and i understand nothing on c++. Someone can help to have all this ds1307 library as .zip file then i can include it to my library folder. Or someone can help me how to have this working? Thanks in advance

hogen · September 10, 2018, 8:58pm

hi together,

At first big thanks for the coding.
I hope this project is still alive.
Is that code also on github?

I found some issues, maybe copy and paste. --> sie the marked area (2 times)

case 24:

          while (escape == 0) {
            checkeditbutton();
            buttons(8);
            set_month = constrain(set_[b]day[/b], 1, 12);
            lcd.setCursor(0, 0);
            lcd.print (F("set month"));
            lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
            lcd.print(standardText[0]);
            lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
            lcd.print (F("enter month"));
            addSpace(1);
            lcd.print (set_month);
            lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
            lcd.print(standardText[1]);
          }
          editMode = 0;
          clock_update = 1;
          break;
        case 25:

          while (escape == 0) {
            checkeditbutton();
            buttons(9);
            set_year = constrain(set_[b]day[/b], 2017, 2030);
            //set year here
            lcd.setCursor(0, 0);
            lcd.print (F("set year"));
            lcd.setCursor(0, 1);
            lcd.print(standardText[0]);
            lcd.setCursor(0, 2);
            lcd.print (F("enter year"));
            addSpace(1);
            lcd.print(set_year);
            lcd.setCursor(0, 3);
            lcd.print(standardText[1]);
          }

then i have an other problem mybe someone can support me in that case --> see Picture
is it possible to clear it first?

When you start the turner test it didnt start at counter 0 and increase to the target. It depends when you start the turner test

I add my sketch. i changed the dht22 to an si7021 sensor.

incmaincode_Hogen.ino (48 KB)

DANILOOLIVEIRA · September 20, 2018, 2:17am

Olá ... referente ao esquema elétrico fiquei na duvida de como montar ...Alguém consegui ?
Muito Obrigado

hogen · September 27, 2018, 12:23pm

Hi
I'm also a beginner but i can read the code, but ist is not so easy to change it.
on the beginning of the code there are the definitions of the Pin's. so i think that is the easy part to change it to your layout. First i try also to use a different display (Oled with I2c protocol) but it is not so easy.

It seems that the programmer didn't follow that project so it would be difficult. I would say to you, buy that display. It is easier.

Can you correct your Picture for the egg turner?

Here are some explanations from the programmer for the egg turner function.

wish you good luck

hogen · September 27, 2018, 12:33pm

DANILOOLIVEIRA:
Olá ... referente ao esquema elétrico fiquei na duvida de como montar ...Alguém consegui ?
Muito Obrigado

I cant read it (because Pourtoguese, i'm German), but i use google translator.
Wiring of the pins is written in the code, for the relais it must be clear what you have to do, other wise it could be to dangerous (high voltage)

jomasaco · March 19, 2019, 10:53pm

Bug found in turnerCountForDisplay

if (prev_clock_day != clock.dayOfMonth) {
		hatchCountUp++;
		hatchDays = hatchDays - hatchCountUp;

let say hatch days are 19

first day:
hatchDays = 19
hatchCountUp = 0
result=19

secound day:
hatchDays = 19
hatchCountUp = 1
result=18

third day:
hatchDays = 18
hatchCountUp = 2
result=16

in fact exist there an variable u isn't in use
int t1_hatch_days = 15;

hoshag · November 11, 2019, 8:23pm

ÌHi: Specify the connecting map of the parts and the number of pinsگ

blueinkdemo · January 20, 2020, 9:32pm

C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\EEPROM\EEPROM.cpp:24:19: fatal error: debug.h: No such file or directory

Multiple libraries were found for "EEPROM.h"
#include "debug.h"

^

compilation terminated.

Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\EEPROM
Multiple libraries were found for "DHT.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\DHT-sensor-library-master
Multiple libraries were found for "DS1307.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\RTC_DS1307-master
Multiple libraries were found for "Wire.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\sam\1.6.12\libraries\Wire
Multiple libraries were found for "LiquidCrystal_I2C.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\LiquidCrystal_I2C-master
exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino Due (Programming Port).

can say wat is the problem here

blueinkdemo · January 20, 2020, 9:55pm

C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\EEPROM\EEPROM.cpp:24:19: fatal error: debug.h: No such file or directory

Multiple libraries were found for "EEPROM.h"
#include "debug.h"

^

compilation terminated.

Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\EEPROM
Multiple libraries were found for "DHT.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\DHT-sensor-library-master
Multiple libraries were found for "DS1307.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\RTC_DS1307-master
Multiple libraries were found for "Wire.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\arduino\hardware\sam\1.6.12\libraries\Wire
Not used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\Wire-master
Multiple libraries were found for "LiquidCrystal_I2C.h"
Used: C:\Users\Onsepro\Documents\Arduino\libraries\LiquidCrystal_I2C-master
exit status 1
Error compiling for board Arduino Due (Programming Port).

i got this error any idea guys

leinad0206 · March 17, 2020, 2:42am

Hi,

Hoping that this thread still active.

Can I have the link of libraries used in this project? I'm interested in making prototype of this, I have the hardwares but I don't know where I can find the libraries. Thanks in advance.

More power!!!!

manhoosbilli1 · April 1, 2020, 3:40am

leinad0206:
Hi,

Can I have the link of libraries used in this project? I'm interested in making prototype of this, I have the hardwares but I don't know where I can find the libraries. Thanks in advance.

Hi, for all the people trying to copy this project and failing, it is expected. the code is not tailored towards an individual with a different setup. though the OP states in code that he has added many features we have to accept the fact that it is not beginner friendly.
Fortunately i have spent a good amount of time on this project. almost a year. just because it was my passion... i have found that the best way to recreate this project is to do it on your own while getting inspiration from the code.
I have set up a discord server where i can give you sufficient info about this project and we can solve the problems that are going to occur in the future... it is also a place for beginners to discuss ideas...i want people to produce real open source material regarding incubators. making incubators should not be this hard.
here's my discord link. drop by and say hi and ill try to help you out as much as i can.

I have also succeded in recreating this project. here is the video:

Regards

Anita_Bath · April 7, 2020, 1:27am

Where could I download the latest version of this egg incubator code so I can apply it to my current project?

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