Development of a Portable Coffee Bean Moisture and Temperature Meter Using a Capacitive Sensor and Real-Time Data Storage

https://doi.org/10.5614/joki.2025.17.2.12

Authors

  • Ardianto Syaifur Rohman Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Mochamad Irwan Nari Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Daniel Fernando Siahan Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Mursit Jamil Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Atalarick Dwi Novial Kurniawan Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Sihmaulana Dwianto Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Tunjung Genarsih Program Studi Teknologi Rekayasa Mekatronika, Jurusan Teknik, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia
  • Sepdian Luri Asmono Program Studi Pengelolaan Perkebunan Kopi, Jurusan Pertanian, Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jember, 68121, Indonesia

Keywords:

coffee beans, moisture content, capacitive soil measurement v1.0

Abstract

The primary quality indicator of coffee beans is determined by their moisture content. This study aims to develop a portable prototype device for measuring both the moisture content and temperature of coffee beans, utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller integrated with a Capacitive Soil Moisture Sensor v1.0 and an SHT21 sensor. The device is designed to provide accurate and efficient measurements, with results displayed in real time on an OLED screen. In addition, the system stores measurement data on an SD card for further analysis. Experimental testing was conducted five times for each sample, comparing the results of the prototype with reference instruments, namely the YL-69 sensor for moisture measurement and a digital thermometer for temperature measurement. The results demonstrated that the device achieved a high level of accuracy, with an average relative error of 1.05% for moisture content and 0.91% for temperature. Furthermore, the prototype was proven to be portable and energy-efficient, consuming 7.7 Wh over 1.1 hours of operation, as evaluated through battery-based performance testing until full discharge. With its integrated data storage and real-time monitoring capabilities, this device provides a practical solution for coffee farmers and processors in maintaining and ensuring the quality of coffee beans.

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Published

2025-10-29

How to Cite

[1]
A. S. . Rohman, “Development of a Portable Coffee Bean Moisture and Temperature Meter Using a Capacitive Sensor and Real-Time Data Storage”, JOKI, vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 187-195, Oct. 2025.