Aim
The aim of the project is to control the brightness of the lamp using hand gestures.
Problem statement
Classical interactions tools like keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, etc. may limit the way we use the system. All these systems require physical contact, in order to interact with system. Gestures can interpret same functionality without physically interacting with the interfacing devices.
Material used
Input: Two IR Proximity Sensors
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: LED Lamp
Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Component description
IR PROXIMITY SENSOR
The function of IR Proximity sensor is to detect objects within 20CM and send the signal to the Brain unit (TinkerSpace board).
LED Lamp
The function of the LED lamp is to emit the light.
TinkerSpace Brain Board
TinkerSpace board acts as brain of this project, its function is to monitor sound sensor and control the white LED.
Battery
5V Lithium-Ion battery is used to power-up this project
Working description
Case – 1: When you keep the hand on one IR proximity sensor, it turns ON and sends the signal 1 to the TinkerSpace brain board. The brain board increases the brightness of the LED lamp.
Case – 2: When you keep the hand on the other IR proximity sensor, it turns ON and sends the signal 1 to the TinkerSpace brain board. The brain board here decreases the brightness of the LED lamp.
IR proximity sensor 1 ON —> LED lamp brightness increases
IR proximity sensor 2 ON —> LED lamp brightness decreases
Circuit Design (DesignSpace)
Step 1: Open TCode App -> Create New project -> Open DesignSpace
Step 2: Connect Two IR Proximity sensors to INPUT 1 and INPUT 2 of the Brain board.
Step 3: Connect LED Lamp to Output 1 of the Brain Board.
Step 4: Connect supply and test project.
Model ideas
Plan a room with study table
