Design and Development of a Bacteria Incubator Based on Arduino Mega Microcontroller with LCD Touch Screen Display

Authors

  • Aditya Hermawan Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan
  • Mohammad Rofi’i Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan
  • Pramesti Kusumaningtyas Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56127/jukeke.v4i2.2186

Keywords:

Bacterial Incubator, Arduino Mega2560, BME280 Sensor, Automation, LCD TFT

Abstract

The bacterial incubator plays a crucial role in culturing microorganisms, particularly in biotechnology research and its applications. This research focuses on the development of a bacterial incubator system utilizing the Arduino Mega2560 microcontroller, operating within a temperature range of 35°C to 50°C. The system incorporates a BME280 sensor for temperature and humidity detection, a TFT touchscreen LCD for user interaction, and an integrated control mechanism for regulating both temperature and incubation duration. Performance testing involved comparing sensor readings from the prototype against standard measuring devices, yielding an average temperature deviation of 0.61%, indicating reliable and precise performance. The device also features automatic regulation of environmental conditions and real-time data visualization, ensuring consistent incubation settings based on predefined criteria. Overall, testing confirmed that the incubator performs effectively and aligns with the intended design parameters.

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Published

2025-07-23

How to Cite

Aditya Hermawan, Mohammad Rofi’i, & Pramesti Kusumaningtyas. (2025). Design and Development of a Bacteria Incubator Based on Arduino Mega Microcontroller with LCD Touch Screen Display. Jurnal Kesehatan Dan Kedokteran, 4(2), 71–80. https://doi.org/10.56127/jukeke.v4i2.2186