International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology
Divine Word College of San Jose Special Issue
Volume 9, Issue Number 1
Available Online: 5 May 2025
Author/s:
Loyzaga, Alyssa Jade P.*
Divine Word College of San Jose, Philippines (alyssajade.loyzaga@gmail.com)
Agkis, Mikee Glenyl Faith J.
Aljas, Christine Mae P.
Chan, Antonette G.
Mallar, Micca May B.
Mendoza, Nelisha Angel Mae B.
Rala, Aian G.
Serdeña, Jade Joshua H.
Sy, Alexis Anne N.
Dablo, Imarie O.
Valdez, Erna Joy T.
Abstract:
This study was carried out to utilize the battery-powered Arduino Uno R3 and a water detection system to add features to a traditional method of drying clothes and the traditional clothesline. The Cloduino aimed to automatically detect rain and prevent clothes from getting wet with a motorized rotating clothesline attached to an Arduino Uno R3 rain-detecting sensor, which would rotate and move the clothesline to a shaded or covered area for protection when it rained, ensuring clothes remained dry and protected. The researchers aimed to develop the Automated Battery-Powered Water Detection System (Cloduino) in a clothesline using Arduino UNO R3 to help individuals who leave their clotheslines unattended, enhancing convenience, reliability, and sustainability during sudden rainfall. This study addressed four main research questions: the amount of rainfall (water droplets) and duration. maximum weight and 12V battery efficiency. The findings revealed that the Automated Water Detection System in Clothesline 100% accurately detects rainfall (water droplets). In terms of duration, the system performs quickly when fewer clothes are hung, which results in a lesser weight of clothes. Lastly, the study found that the 12V battery is efficient when powering the system, especially the DC motor. However, a converted battery is recommended. The study concluded that the system is a valuable and effective solution for the convenience of drying clothes. The study recommends further improvements, such as using a battery converter, a lighter pulley in weight, and a higher voltage DC motor. Future researchers may add more materials to improve the system’s features for more than 10 clothing items.
Keywords: Arduino Uno R3, Cloduino, clothesline, dc motor; rain sensor; water detection system
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2025.25018
Cite this article:
Loyzaga, A. J. P., Agkis, M. G. F. J., Aljas, C. M. P., Chan, A. G., Mallar, M. M. B., Mendoza, N. A. M. B., Rala, A. G., Serdeña, J. J. H., Sy, A. A. N., Dablo, I. O., & Valdez, E. J. T. (2025). Automated battery-powered water detection system (Cloduino) in clothesline using Arduino-Uno R3. International Journal of Research Studies in Educational Technology, 9(1), 257-264. https://doi.org/10.5861/ijrset.2025.25018
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