Keywords:
internet of things (IoT)
ROMF
Arduino Mega 2560
control system
fish feeding

  • Abstract

    Aquaculture plays a vital role in the global supply of animal protein, and as demand for seafood continues to rise, the sector is increasingly relying on technological advancements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. One of the key challenges in aquaculture is optimizing fish feeding to ensure proper growth while minimizing waste and reducing environmental impact. The development of the Remotely Operated Moving Feeder (ROMF) represents a significant step toward solving this challenge by integrating modern Internet of Things (IoT) technology with aquaculture practices. This study focuses on designing a control system for the ROMF, which utilizes an Arduino Mega 2560 microcontroller in combination with a Wemos D1 Mini module. These components allow for remote control of the fish feeding process, offering aquaculture managers the ability to monitor and adjust feeding schedules and quantities from a distance. The system incorporates various hardware components, including servo motors, DC motors, and motor speed controllers, all of which are controlled through software developed using the Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE). Initial testing of the ROMF has shown promising results, with the system functioning effectively to distribute feed to fish, thereby improving feeding efficiency. The system reduces feed waste by precisely controlling the amount and timing of food delivered, which in turn helps minimize the environmental footprint of aquaculture operations. Additionally, the study suggests further improvements to ROMF, such as the inclusion of a GPS sensor and the integration with water quality monitoring systems. These enhancements could provide valuable insights into environmental conditions and further optimize feeding practices. Ultimately, the ROMF is poised to be an innovative solution for modernizing aquaculture with IoT technology, promoting sustainability, and improving operational efficiency

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Basino, Wibowoa, B., Frianda, D. N., Susanto, I., Ridhwan, R. Z., Ramli, T. H., & Saputra, R. S. H. (2025). Control system design of the romf (remotely operated moving feeder). Multidisciplinary Science Journal, 7(9), 2025432. https://doi.org/10.31893/multiscience.2025432
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