Smart-Home Individual Room Temperature Control Prototype
Feb 8, 2023
Summary
This project utilized small microcontrollers connected to motors on individual room vents to regulate airflow. A central control module acted as a web server, receiving data from the microcontrollers over WiFi. Using a web app, users could set desired room temperatures, and the central module adjusted the vents accordingly to maintain comfort levels.
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This project introduces an innovative climate control system designed to regulate room temperature through individual vent adjustments. Utilizing microcontrollers connected to motors on the vents, the system offers four distinct modes: Constant, Motion, Schedule, and Hybrid, each tailored to enhance user comfort and energy efficiency.
The Constant mode allows users to set a specific temperature for a room, maintaining it consistently.
In Motion mode, the system adjusts the temperature based on detected motion, with predefined active and inactive set points.
Schedule mode provides the flexibility to define constant temperatures for different times, optimizing climate control.
Hybrid mode combines motion detection with scheduled adjustments, offering versatile temperature management.
This mode allows editing of scheduled parts for detailed temperature control based on user activity and preferences.
At the core of this system is a central control module, functioning as a web server that communicates with the microcontrollers via WiFi. Users interact with the system through a web application, setting desired temperatures for each room. The central module then processes these settings to adjust the vents, ensuring optimal temperature distribution and comfort.
This advanced temperature control solution exemplifies smart home technology, integrating seamless user interaction with precise environmental adjustment, thereby offering a customizable and efficient climate management experience.