Automated Whiteboard Eraser

Aim

The aim of the project is to Build a machine that automatically erases the whiteboard

Problem statement

The system should be user-friendly, capable of recognizing the boundaries of the content on the whiteboard, and equipped with features for scheduling erasing tasks. The goal is to create a time-saving and convenient solution for educational and professional settings, ensuring that whiteboards are consistently clean and ready for new content without manual intervention.

Material used

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

Component description
Push Button

Push button is used to on and off the motor.

Motor Driver + Gear Motor

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

Gear Motor is used to erase the white board.

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 push button is pressed. The brain board sends the signal to gear motor to rotate clockwise.

Case 2: When no push button is pressed. The brain board sends the signal to gear motor to stop rotating.

Circuit Design (DesignSpace)

Step 1: Connect push button to  input 1. 

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

Step 3: Connect supply and test project.

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