Automated Curtain Opener/Closer

Aim

The aim of the project is to Control curtains or blinds based on daylight

Problem statement

The system should offer seamless and programmable control, allowing users to remotely operate curtains for privacy, sunlight control, and energy efficiency. The objective is to design an intelligent and user-friendly solution that enhances the convenience, comfort, and aesthetics of home or office spaces through automated curtain management.

Material used

Input: Light sensor
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: Motor Driver and Gear Motor
Battery: 5V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Component description
Light Sensor

The function of the Light sensor is to detect light

Motor Driver + Gear Motor

Motor driver is used to control the motors to rotate either CLOCKWISE or ANTI-CLOCKWISE.

Gear Motor is used to open and close the curtain.

TinkerSpace Brain Board

TinkerSpace board acts as brain of this project, its function is to monitor light sensor and control the motor driver and gear motor

Battery

5V Lithium-Ion battery is used to power-up this project

Working description

Case 1: When the light is more, Light sensor turns ON and sends the signal to the brain board. The brain board turns on the Gear motor to clockwise (Curtain opens partially)

Case 2: When the light is less, Light sensor turns OFF and sends the signal to the brain board. The brain board turns on the Gear motor to anti-clockwise (Curtain closes partially)

Circuit Design (DesignSpace)

Step 1: Connect Light Sensor to  input 

Step 2: Connect   MOTOR DRIVER(GEAR MOTOR) to output 3

Step 3: Connect supply and test project.

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