Mansur. Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Automatic Chicken Feeder 165 Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Automatic Chicken Feeder Maulana Mansur Mechanical Engineering. Faculty of Industrial Technology. National Institute of Technology Email: maulanamansur2001@gmail. Received: 2025-02-26 Received in revised from 2025-09-26 Accepted: 2025-09-29 Abstract The use of technology such as automatic feed management systems helps create convenience in feeding chickens regularly and optimally for chickens, most village chicken farmers have other activities such as work, etc. therefore farmers can be negligent or forget to feed their livestock, due to this problem, many farmers fail to raise livestock. That is why the idea was born to make an automatic chicken feed system based on the ESP8266 microcontroller that can provide feed for chickens automatically and regularly. This system uses the RTC . eal time cloc. conveyor as a timer input to run the system, after a predetermined time the ESP8266 will command the DC motor to rotate the spiral screw which will carry the feed from the hoper to the 3 containers where in the test results the feeding time for 3 minutes 40 seconds produces 700grams of feed where the first container contains 300grams, the second container 200grams and the third container 200grams. Keywords: Auto. ESP8266. RTC. Screw Conveyor Introduction Advancements in technology, such as automated monitoring systems, feed management, and animal health maintenance technology, have enabled increased efficiency and productivity . The use of technology, such as automatic feed management systems, helps facilitate regular and optimal feeding for chickens . Feeding time is crucial for the growth and health of chickens, and consistent feeding can also reduce stress in the animals. Raising chickens as livestock requires a significant amount of time and Most backyard chicken farmers have other activities such as working, studying, and other responsibilities, which may lead to negligence or forgetfulness in feeding their livestock. Due to this issue, many farmers fail in poultry farming. This is why the idea of developing a microcontroller-based automatic chicken feeding system This system is designed to dispense feed regularly, operating automatically according to a preprogrammed schedule. Metode Flow Diagram Below is an explanation of the flowchart presented in Figure 1: Specification and Needs Identification The system is designed for 14 chickens with a feed capacity lasting for six days. Feeding is scheduled in two sessions: at 08:00 AM and 03:00 PM. The feeding process distributes feed into three containers. Design Process. The design is divided into two parts. Structural Design Ae Focuses on constructing the chicken feeder and Control System Design Ae Develops the electrical control system based on specific needs. The development process consists of three main stages: Construction of the chicken feeder. Assembly of the structural and electrical control components. Program development. 166 Journal of Applied Sciences. Management and Engineering Technology. Vol 6. No 2, 2025: 165Ae182 . System testing. Automated feeding according to the scheduled times: from 08:00Ae08:04 AM and 03:00Ae03:04 PM. Figure 1. Flow Diagram Feed Distribution. The amount of dispensed feed is predefined. In the first feeding session, 700 grams of feed is distributed into three containers First container: 300 grams. Second and third containers: 200 grams each. The second session follows the same distribution pattern. The total feed dispensed per day is 1. 4 kg. Analysis and Conclusion Collected data is analyzed to evaluate the performance of the automatic The results are processed to draw conclusions regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of the microcontroller-based chicken feeder system. Documentation Includes report compilation, technical drawings, and specifications derived from the research. Research Location The research was conducted in Cimenyan Village. Bandung Regency. Most poultry farmers in Cimenyan still feed their chickens manually. Figure 2 illustrates the research Mansur. Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Automatic Chicken Feeder 167 Figure 2. Research Location Top View Layout of the Cage Figure 3. Top View Layout of the Cage Tool Scheme Figure 4. Tool Scheme 168 Journal of Applied Sciences. Management and Engineering Technology. Vol 6. No 2, 2025: 165Ae182 Result and Discussion Rangkaian Node MCU ESP8266 NodeMCU ESP8266 Circuit. The ESP8266 circuit is used as the control system for this setup. The circuit board is shown in Figure 5 below, and more detailed specifications can be found in Table 1. The circuit integrates various components, including LCD for display. RTC (Real-Time Cloc. for time management. Outputs such as DC motors and servo motors. Relay module to protect components from current surges. Step-down module to stabilize voltage These components work together to ensure efficient and stable operation of the system. Figure 5. ESP8266 MCU Node Circuit Information: Jack DC Male Step-down Relay NodeMcu ESP8266 LCD RTC (Real Time Cloc. Motor Servo Motor DC Table 1. Circuit on ESP8266 Jack Male Step down Relay OUT ESP 8266 Power in Power in Pin D4 Pin D4 Come VCC GND Pin D6 GND RTC LCD Servo 1 Servo 2 Motor Mansur. Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Automatic Chicken Feeder 169 Pin D2 Pin D3 GND Pin D1 Pin D2 Gnd SCL SDA VCC GND GND VCC SDA SCL Orange Merah Coklat Orange Merah Coklat Device Construction The construction of the device was carried out after determining the dimensions and materials of the automatic chicken feeder during the design phase. The assembly process was performed using bench work techniques. The final result of the automatic chicken feeder can be seen in Figure 6 below. Figure 6. Chicken feeder Hopper Construction The hopper was made using plywood with a thickness of 1. 5 cm. The dimensions of the hopper are as follows Width: 225 mm. Height: 360 mm. Length: 400 mm. The hopper construction process can be seen in Table 2 below. Table 2. Hopper Construction Tahapan pembuatan hooper First Stage Preparing Tools for Hopper Construction. The first step in constructing the hopper is to prepare the necessary tools. Below is a list of tools used: Saw Ruler Right-angle ruler Marker Drill Screws Screwdriver Proses pengerjaan 170 Journal of Applied Sciences. Management and Engineering Technology. Vol 6. No 2, 2025: 165Ae182 The second stage involves measuring the plywood and drawing guidelines with a width of 225 mm, a height of 360 mm, and a length of 400 mm. Once the measurements are complete, the plywood is cut into five pieces. These pieces are then assembled into a box shape using screws for joining. After assembling the hopper, a hole with a diameter of 42 mm is drilled at the bottom using a drill machine. The exact drilling position follows the design specifications. Once the hole is made, the PVC pipe is inserted to ensure a proper fit. If the pipe fits correctly, the hopper construction is complete. PVC Pipe Construction The PVC pipe was made using PVC material with a total length of 1. 5 meters. Inside the hopper, the pipe was cut in half along its diameter. Original Pipe Diameter: 42 mm. Cut Diameter: 21 mm. Cut Length: 400 mm. The PVC pipe construction process can be seen in Table 3 below. Table 3. PVC Pipe Construction Stages of Pipe Manufacturing The first step is to prepare the tools needed to make the PVC pipe. The following tools will be used: Saw Ruler Square ruler Marker Cutter Drill Work Process Mansur. Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Automatic Chicken Feeder 171 The second step is to cut the pipe to the required length of 1. Before cutting the top section of the pipe, mark it with a guideline first, where the length of the mark is 400mm with a depth of 21mm. After completing the cutting process, the final result of the cut can be observed. Screw Cutting The process of cutting the screw is done using a hacksaw. The screw originally has a length of 2 meters and is then cut to 1. 5 meters. The image of the screw after being cut to 1. 5 meters can be seen in Figure 7 Figure 7. Screw Cutting Manufacturing of Join Screw The join screw is made using a plate material with a thickness of 2. The plate is shaped into a cylinder with a diameter of 40mm. The shaft is then welded to the cylinder. The shaft itself has a diameter of 6mm and a length of 50mm. The image of the join screw can be seen in Figure 8. Figure 8. Join Screw 172 Journal of Applied Sciences. Management and Engineering Technology. Vol 6. No 2, 2025: 165Ae182 Program Development The program is developed using the Arduino IDE, which includes C/C libraries to simplify input and output operations. The programming itself is primarily done in Java. The coding process for controlling the automatic chicken feeder is outlined in Table 4. Table 4. Program Development. Creating coding for chicken feeder control First download the Arduino Ide application After downloading the Arduino IDE application, open it. Before starting the coding process, go to Tools and select the NodeMCU 1. 0 (ESP-12E Modul. Once the correct board is selected, the next step is to choose the port connected to the board by clicking Tools and selecting the appropriate port. After selecting the correct board, upload the required libraries that have been downloaded. The function of libraries in Arduino is to simplify the programming process. By uploading the library, there is no need to write the code from scratch. //Memanggil librar y Blynk, servo dan LCD. #include