Design and Development of a Light Intensity Efficiency System in Poultry Egg Sorting for Consumption Eligibility

Abstract

This research focuses on designing and developing an automated poultry egg sorting system to determine consumption suitability using an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with a TCS3200 color sensor and an LDR sensor. The research problem is the manual sorting process, which is inefficient. The use of light intensity without considering eggshell color causes energy waste. The research method employs the waterfall model, which includes analysis, design, implementation, and testing in a structured manner. The system consists of input subsystems (color sensor, LDR, HPL, and laser), a processing unit (ESP32), and output subsystems (relay, servo motor, and LCD). The results indicate that the proposed system successfully integrates eggshell color detection and light intensity measurement to classify eggs into consumable and non-consumable categories while automatically counting the sorting results. Adjusting the HPL intensity based on eggshell color is able to reduce excessive light usage, thereby improving power efficiency, especially in large-scale egg sorting processes. The system adjusts the HPL intensity according to eggshell color, where light-colored shells require low light, while dark-colored shells require higher light intensity for optimal penetration. If maximum light still cannot penetrate the shell, the egg is categorized as non-consumable or potentially rotten. This mechanism proves that the device is capable of distinguishing light intensity requirements and consistently detecting egg quality. In conclusion, the ESP32-based egg sorting system operates automatically, accurately, and efficiently, thereby increasing productivity and result consistency compared to manual methods.

Egg Sorting, ESP32, TCS3200 Color Sensor, LDR, Automation System, Consumption Feasibility.