Aim
The aim of the project is to control the amount of direct sunlight through your building’s windows.
Problem statement
Intense sunlight can lead to discomfort and potential damage in various environments. The problem at hand is to develop an automatic sun shade control system that can efficiently detect high levels of sunlight and deploy shades or sun-blocking mechanisms to maintain optimal lighting conditions, while ensuring ease of use, energy efficiency, and adaptability to different settings, such as homes, offices, and outdoor spaces.
Material used
Input: Light sensor
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: Servo motor
Battery: 5V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Component description
Light sensor
Servo motor
The function of the Servo Motor is to move the sunshade
TinkerSpace Brain Board
TinkerSpace board acts as brain of this project, its function is to monitor Light Sensors and control the Servo Motor.
Battery
5V Lithium-Ion battery is used to power-up this project
Working description
Case – 1: When intense light is detected, the light sensor (input) turns ON and sends signal 1 to the TinkerSpace sensor board (brain). The sensor board turns ON the Servo Motor (output).
Case – 2: When less light is detected, the light sensor turns OFF. Hence the sensor board turns OFF the Servo Motor.
Light sensor turns ON – Sun shade closes (60 degree)
Light sensor turns OFF – Sun shade opens (90 degree)
Circuit Design (DesignSpace)
Step 1: Open TCode App -> Create New project -> Open DesignSpace
Step 2: Connect the Light sensor to INPUT 2 of the Brain board.
Step 3: Connect Servo Motor to Output 1 of the Brain Board.
Step 4: Connect supply and test project.
Sensor Dev. Kit
Mode: Reverse Mode (R)
Model ideas
Plan a build house
