DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF LOW COST SMART SWITCH BOX

Published Sep 19, 2022
 10 hours to build
 Beginner

The smart switches replace manual switching and goes for complete software-based switching. This makes the user to rely on the software/application all the time to control the device, even though the user is near the device.Our proposed smart switch which follows the manual toggling action of conventional rocking switches to turn them ON/OFF manually and also provide access through remote applications to turn ON/OFF them through a mobile application.

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Components Used

NodeMCU
NodeMCUNodeMCU
1
Relay Module Two channel
Relay Module Two-channel
1
Connecting Wire Jumper Wires
Connecting Wire Breadboard wires
1
AM2315 Temperature Humidity sensor
AM2315 is a digital temperature and humidity sensor with calibrated outputs.
1
AT42QT1010 Touch Control Sensor
AT42QT1010 is a charge transfer sensor used for near proximity or touch sensing.
1
Breadboard
Breadboard
1
12VDC Adapters Power Supply
Wall Mount AC Adapters POWER SUPPLY 12VDC MEDIC GRADE US EU UK
1
DC Gearbox Motor
Adafruit Accessories DC Gearbox Motor - TT Motor - 200RPM - 3 to 6VDC
1
Lamps
Lamps Candelabra Screw 230V
1
L-Bracket clamp for DC Gearbox Motor
Adafruit Accessories Motor Mount for TT Gearbox DC Motors - L-Bracket Type
1
Wheel for DC Gearbox Motors
Adafruit Accessories Skinny Wheel for TT DC Gearbox Motors
1
Wire
Hook-up Wire 788133 RED 100 FT
1
Wire Stripper and Cutter
Wire Stripper and Cutter
1
Description

Proposed Diagram:

 

Step1: In Arduino IDE Install the ESP8266 board 

Step2: Install Blynk libarary to arduino uno and its verified

Step3: The touch sensor is connected along with relay to nodemcu  and manual switch opertion is verified

Step4: The touch switch is converted to set/reset type so that the stae remains on the particular position

Step5: The blynk app is installed and it is connected with node mcu with the help of blynk server

Step6: Based upon the input from the blynk app the relay is controlled

Step7: The fan speed is conrelled with the help of temperature sensor dht11

 

Output:

Software screen

Hardware Setup:

Working Condition:

 

A Smart Switch with rocker type manual overrideis designed and fabricated to control the home appliances both manually and remotely through mobile application. The whole setup is miniaturized as possible it could be, in order to fit in the existing switch boxes size. An open-source platform – blynk and its server is used. This allows the user to manipulate the device to connect with other smart devices easily. 

Codes

Downloads

SWITC_SCHEMATIC Download
Top-pcb Download
bottom-pcb Download
Guide / Mentor

Institute / Organization

ST ANNES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
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