Summary of Arduino-controlled blinds: a tutorial
This project describes creating smart blinds controlled by an Arduino setup. It includes an Arduino board, an Ethernet shield for network connectivity, a motor shield to drive the blinds' motor, and sensors to monitor temperature and brightness. Users can control the blinds manually via a web interface, automate them based on environmental thresholds, or schedule opening and closing at specific times, enabling efficient and convenient window management.
Parts used in the Smart Blinds Project:
- Arduino board
- Ethernet shield
- Motor shield
- Temperature sensor
- Brightness sensor
- Motor (for blinds)
Have you ever wanted a smart home that can automatically adjusts the blinds for you? If so, this project is for you.
In this instructable, the author describes his approach to “smart blinds”, by using an Arduino board, an ethernet shield, a motor shield and a couple of sensors.
By means of a simple web-based GUI, the user can manually open and close the blinds, or he/she can setup both temperature and brightness thresholds in order to automate the whole process. Finally, opening and closing events can also be scheduled at pre-defined times of the day, if necessary.
The complete tutorial, together with the source code of the project, can be found here.
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