Abstract: Automatic awning system will recover difficulties of opening and closing the awning manually and provide an option to be controlled automatically and remotely by using the phone. An awning is improving the conditioners efficiency and minimizing the heat gain entering from windows and doors. As well it gives extra protection against rain and wind entering houses and reducing the load on the air conditioners. Many types of research and literatures reviewed have been conducted that show similar principle, but it is used for different projects and anyhow help a lot to simplify the design and working methodology of the project. The project consists of LDR sensor to measure light intensity, Arduino Nano which is the main controller to control the system by reading the inputs and turn it into an output to activate the motor, send commands to LCD and communicate with SIM800L. Also, to drive a stepper motor forward and reverse function with controlling the speed is used motor drive module L298N. Also, GSM module SIM800L is used to send SMS to the user through controlling of Arduino to know the awning position. Solar panel with 15W supplies the rechargeable battery to feed the system by 12V. There are switches used to operate the motor manually in case automatic get to fail. The system is monitored continuously, and any change in awning position observed that the user in charge would receive SMS to know the position status and if system gets intervened by another user. The project is identified and designed as required with circuits schematic, hardware and software implementation. The results demonstrate that automatic awning system was functioning as required and there was a response from the system for any commands given either automatically or manually and as well as remotely through SMS. The test and result analyze conducted after checking the functionality of all the project which will see them in separate chapters. This project can be used for car parking, windows, front of doors or setting areas. It is useful anywhere at home, government buildings, industrial areas, restaurants, swimming pools, car shed and shops.
Title: Designing an Automatic Awning System Powered by Solar Energy
Author: Mohammed Said Al-busaidi, Mohammad Mohatram
International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Research
ISSN 2348-6988 (online)
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