Aim
The aim of the project is to Control curtains or blinds based on time of day
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: Timer
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: Motor Driver and Gear Motor
Battery: 5V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Component description
Timer
Timer is used to open and close the curtain in a specific time.
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 timer 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 Timer is set to 6:00am, The brain board sends signal to the gear motor to clockwise(Curtain opens partially).
Case 2: When the Timer is set to 6:00pm, The brain board sends signal to the gear motor to anti-clockwise (Curtain closes partially).
Circuit Design (DesignSpace)
Step 1: Connect MOTOR DRIVER (GEAR MOTOR) to output 3.
Step 2: Connect supply and test project.