Aim
The aim of the project is to build a cloth hanger which moves under the roof automatically during raining.
Problem statement
After washing, the cloths need to be dried on a hanger. But this is not easy during rainy season. Even if the cloths are almost dried, a sudden rain can make the cloths wet before we take them. Here, we build a Smart Cloth Drying Stand, which protects the cloth from getting wet in the rain.
Material used
Input: Rain Sensor
Brain: TinkerSpace Brain Board
Output: Servo Motor
Battery: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery
Component description
RAIN SENSOR
The function of Rain sensor is to detect the rain and send the signal to the Brain unit (TinkerSpace board).
SERVO MOTOR
The function of the servo motor is to keep the cloths under the roof during raining.
TinkerSpace Brain Board
TinkerSpace board acts as brain of this project, its function is to monitor Rain sensor and control servo motor.
Battery
5V Lithium-Ion battery is used to power-up this project
Working description
Case – 1: When the rain is detected, the rain sensor (input) turns ON and sends signal 1 to the TinkerSpace brain board (brain). The sensor board brings the cloth hanger under the roof with the servo motor (output).
Case – 2: When no rain is detected, the rain sensor turns OFF and sends signal 0 to the TinkerSpace brain board. The sensor board brings back the
cloth hanger to its original position.
Rain sensor ON —> Angle 90°
Rain sensor OFF —> Angle 0°
Circuit Design (DesignSpace)
Step 1: Open TCode App -> Create New project -> Open DesignSpace
Step 2: Connect IR Proximity Sensor to INPUT 1 of the Brain board.
Step 3: Connect Servo Motor to Output 1 of the Brain Board.
Step 4: Connect supply and test project.
Model ideas
Plan a house with cloth hanger
