Automated Windows Shades
We're going to learn how to automate electric shades (the ones that work with DC motors and are controlled by inversing polarity).
Components and supplies
plastic box enclosure, mine was 6 x 19 cm
Arduino Pro Mini 328 - 5V/16MHz
HC-05 Bluetooth Module
Linear Regulator (7805)
5.5mm DC Power Plug Jack Socket male and female
Power supply, the supply must be rated for 12V and 3A
Heat Shrink Tubing or insulating tape
Diode(1N4004)
AC power cable
fuse holder
Jumper wires (generic)
Resistor 221 ohm
fuse
Terminal strip block
male&female pcb connectors
NPN tranzistor that is rated for at least a few amps, i've used Tip142T
KF301-2P plug in screw connector
Relay Module (Generic)
Tools and machines
Soldering iron (generic)
Smartphone
power drill and 8.5 mm drill bit
USB to serial FTDI adapter FT232RL
PCB
Wire cutter
Project description
Code
Github
https://github.com/danionescu0/home-automation
Github
https://github.com/danionescu0/home-automation
Downloadable files
Fritzing schematic
Fritzing schematic
Fritzing schematic2
Fritzing schematic2
Fritzing schematic
Fritzing schematic
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