Rancang Bangun Sistem Pengendalian Nirkabel Pada Pengemudian Traktor Mini

Abstract

The research dealt with the development of wireless control tractor operation based on SPC Wireless Gamepad Interface module. Two operation were controlled, those were steering of tractor and operation of throttle. Steering was controlled using DC gear motor 38 Watt. Mechanism to rotate the steering wheel was using pulley and timing belt. Mechanism to control throttle was using linkage mechanism. Several sensors were attached to the tractor, those were obstacle detection sensors and turning angle sensors. Ultrasonic sensors for obstacle detection, measure the distance of obstacle in front of the tractor. The distance can be measured by ultrasonic sensors between 2 until 300 cms. This system was controlled by a microcontroller unit. When there was an obstacle in front of a tractor ≤150 cm, then buzzer will ringing. The ringing of buzzer indicate that the tractor within danger. To know turning angle of tractor used linear potentiometer through results recitation of ADC (Analog to Digital Converter). From the test result shown that ADC data was linear when tractor turn to the left or to the right. It was can be seen from equation Yleft=0.0282X+885.8 and Yright=-0.266X+885.8. Similarly, control throttle mechanism was also installed linear potentiometer to determine percentage of throttle, the test results showed that the linear equation Y=-0.838X +916.8. The maximum range of tractor controlling system with SPC Wireless Gamepad Interface module was 125 meters.