Design And Construction Of A Four-Way Remote Control Using Arduino Uno

ABSTRACT

The main objective of this project is to develop a four channel remote control system using an Arduino board. As technology is advancing so houses are also getting smarter. Modern houses are gradually shifting from conventional switches to centralized control system, involving remote controlled switches. Presently, conventional wall switches located in different parts of the house makes it difficult for the user to go near them to operate. Even more it becomes more difficult for the elderly or physically handicapped people to do so. Remote controlled system provides a most modern solution with smart phones. In order to achieve this, a IR module is interfaced to the Arduino board at the receiver end while on the transmitter end, a tv remote was used. By pressing the buttons of the remote, the loads can be turned ON/OFF remotely through this technology.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWELDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER ONE

• INTRODUCTION
• BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
• PROBLEM STATEMENT
• AIM AND OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
• SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
• LIMITATION OF THE PROJECT
• SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
• MOTIVATION
• METHODOLOGY
• PROJECT ORGANISATION

CHAPTER TWO

2.0      LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1      LITERATURE REVIEW OF THE STUDY
2.3     HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF REMOTE CONTROL

2.3     APPLICATION OF THE SYSTEM

2.4     BENEFIT OF THE SYSTEM

CHAPTER THREE

3.0      METHODOLOGY

3.1     SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
3.2    SYSTEM CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
3.3    SYSTEM OPERATION
3.4    CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
3.5    POWER SUPPLY UNIT

3.6    PROGRAM CODE

CHAPTER FOUR

RESULT ANALYSIS

4.0   RESULT ANALYSIS

4.1   CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND TESTING ANALYSIS

4.2   ASSEMBLING OF SECTIONS

4.3   TESTING OF SYSTEM OPERATION

4.4   PACKAGING

4.5   MOUNTING PROCEDURE

4.6   TESTING

4.6.1 Pre-implementation test

4.6.2 Post-implementation testing

4.7    RESULT ANALYSIS

4.8   COST ANALYSIS

CHAPTER FIVE

• CONCLUSIONS

5.2     REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0                                        INTRODUCTION

1.1       Background of Study

Wireless device having electronic properties are able to operate electrical device from a distance is considered a remote. The remote control is design to provide convenience to its user, and a means through which direct operation of device is achieved in devices that pose inconvenience (such as digital light processing protector wounded on high ceiling being manipulated from floor level) while operating. Since the beginning of industrial revolution, remote control had taken a new pace from ultrasonic tones to infrared (engineered control system which uses infrared to send a digital code pulse of infrared radiation to control device function including power volume channel, track change, heat fan speed among others) and now, to Bluetooth connectivity, motion sensor enables capabilities and voice control (Warey and Stabe, 2011).

Infrared transmitter (remote controls) emits pulse of invisible infrared light corresponding to the binary code present in the device (a tsop1738 embedded, which receives the infrared transmitted code) in which the user intends to control. The tsop1738 sensor is controlled by Arduino (used for controlling the whole process of the device, after receiving signal from IR remote, it sends signal to the relays which are responsible for switching action of the home appliances through a U relay driver).

The Arduino decodes the received train of pulse from the TSOP1738 sensor into a hex value and compares that decoded value with the predefined hex value of the pressed button.

1.2       Statement of the Problem

Technology has advanced so much in the last decade or two that it has made life more efficient and comfortable. The comfort of being able to take control of devices from one particular location has become imperative as it saves a lot of time and effort. Therefore there arises a need to do so in a systematic manner which has been implemented with this system. The system proposed is an extended approach to automating a control system. With the advancement and breakthroughs in technology over the years, the application of this system comes in handy when people who forget to do simple things such as turn ON or OFF devices at their home or in their office, they can now do so without them having to go close to the devices or touching them before turning them ON or OFF. Engineering is all about solving problems and making life easy for human beings. This project is centered towards an automated environment. Human beings undergo stress and face challenges when controlling home appliances manually, so using a remote is faster and time management.

1.3       Aim and Objectives

The aim of this project is to construct a home control system using 4-channel infrared remote control with Arduino which will be achieved by the following objectives:

1. To obtain an infrared remote control
2. To test the constructed remote control using the receiver

iii.                To know the maximum distance at which the constructed infrared remote operate effectively.

1.4       Motivation

The dream of an automated world where devices control themselves requiring little or no human effort, stirred the interest towards this project. With automation, life becomes easy and physical and mental efforts are channelled towards a greater course.

1.5       Methodology

This project is divided into two major parts, the software part and the hardware part. The software part involves a program written in C++ language, the program is written such that the remote sends command signal to the Arduino which in turn send related signal to the relays to switch ON or OFF the appliances. The hardware part comprises of the Arduino board, IR remote, and some electrical components that help the system to function efficiently.

IR REMOTE CONTROL

TSOP 1738 SENSOR

POWER SU PPLY

RELAY MODULE

LOAD 1

LOAD 2

LOAD 3

LOAD 4

ARDIUNO (UNO)

1.6       Significance of Study

The challenges faced by people especially when you want to switched ON or OFF your home appliances without stress, the system can be easily use to put the appliances ON or OFF at your comfort.

1.7       Limitation of the study

This project has certain limitations which include:

1. The user can only switch ON and OFF the appliances
2. Devices that are not connected to the circuit cannot be controlled using this project.

iii.    Operation of the controlling unit is only possible through a dedicated remote control with the capability of turning some distance away.

1. The control system will include two separate units: the transmitter, and the receiver unit. There will therefore be two operating environments. When operating the system the user will make sure that there is no obstacle in between the transmitter and the receiver.

1.8       Scope of the Study

This project work is limited to the construction of a control system using infrared remote control with Arduino. This device allows for a user to remotely control and monitor multiple home appliances using a remote. This system will be a powerful and flexible tool that will offer this service at any time, and from anywhere with the constraints of the technologies being applied. Possible target appliances include (but are not limited to) climate control systems, security systems, and lights; anything with an electrical interface.

1.9       Project Outline

This report is outlined in the following format: chapter one contains the general introduction, chapter two; the review of related literature, chapter three; construction, packaging and the operation of principle, chapter four; testing and results, chapter five contains the conclusion and recommendation.