WEEK 7

WEEK 7 : Set Up Objectives For Final Year Project

Objective : To identify the objectives that I want to achieve in this project.

Methodology :

1) Do a research for this project to get the objectives I want to achieve.
2) Watch many videos in youtube that related to my project to make it easier for me to identify the objectives for this project.

Result :
This research study intends to plug the research gap and will demonstrate the development of the home automation system with Android based remote control by :

• To monitor and control home appliances using Arduino.
• To design two-way communication system between the house-hold appliances and user's controlling device.
• To get the information using blynk app.

Discussion & Analysis :

Arduino is a device that used to controlling the lights, motors and various physical. These devices can directly use a USB cable. Arduino uses a simplified version of C++, making it simple to learn program. Next, a two-way communication system can determine whether the output is on or off. The system occurs when the receiver provides feedback to the sender. For the blynk app,it allow to create amazing interfaces for the projects using various widgets which are provided.

Conclusion : All the objectives have been achieved.

WEEK 6

WEEK 6 : Benchmarks For Final Year Project

Objective :

1) To find out various ways to control home automation system.
2) To identify the advantages and disadvantages in every way used.

Methodology :

1) Find information on projects that have been done on the internet.
2) See the advantages and disadvantages of each project.
3) List 3 ways to control home automation system that people usually make for their projects.
4) Make a comparison between 3 projects.

Results :
1) Android :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX2hvJXF7Qo 

Figure 8: Home automation system using Android

 2) GSM :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1LaE7oRfAA

Figure 9: Home automation system using GSM

3) Bluetooth :  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnaryeiBStM

Figure 10: Home automation system using bluetooth

Analysis & Discussion :
I have found 3 ways to control home automation system :

1) Android

Android application meaning we have a smartphone which has got the android operating system and one we switch on the button the bulb will on. There is a pro and cons in this project which is for the pro, it can save cost because the apps that need to be used are free.Besides, many people nowadays use android phones, so this makes it easy for the project maker. The apps also are more attractive and have multiple function. For the cons, it required internet access, so the apps are always working.

2) Global System for Mobile (GSM)

In this project, GSM wireless communication is used for controlling home appliances. It send some commands for controlling AC home appliances. After receiving given commands by Arduino through GSM , Arduino send signal to relays, to switch ON or OFF the home appliances using a relay driver. There is pro and cons which is for the pro it can make calls and send short messages. For the cons, it requires credit to make calls and send messages, thus requiring a lot of spending. Besides, has limited functionality.

 3) Bluetooth

In this project, it use step down transformer and then Arduino Uno R3 connected to the bluetooth module. After that, it use 4 relay connected to 3 bulbs AC bulb and another relay connected to DC fan. There is pro and cons which is for the pro it do not require internet data. By using bluetooth, it will saving cost because it does not require credit to get function but the distance required for the bluetooth to work is very minimal - only 10 to 15 meters.

Conclusion :
I have learnt a lot of things through comparison between projects so that from that I can make a better project and improve the deficiencies in the project.

WEEK 5

WEEK 5 : Problem Statement

Objective :

1) To simplify the easy and convenient methods to control the appliances that are running
2) To make people lives easier by automatically monitor their switching on the lights.
3) To overcome safety problems over long distance.
4) To reduce the rate of power consumption by ensuring devices are only on when needed.

Methodology :

1) Do some research about my project by searching the internet.
2) Ask a few friends and family members about what they can see that can solve the problem by using home automation system.
3) Ask my supervisor on how my project is work and give benefit to the consumer from his opinion.

Result :

Figure 7 : Sir Zaki showing me how the system is running and letting out issues that can be solved.

Analysis & Discussion :

The main objective of this project is to design a home automation system that allows remote control characteristics in easing the controls of home appliances. Without this technology, user may face many problems in setting up a Home Automation System to control our home devices such as :

• Difficult for the elderly or physically handicapped people to on and off the switches which located at different place in the house.
• Waste our time in case ; need to wake up in night if we forget to switch off any devices that may be danger to our house.
• Waste electricity in case; forget to switch off any home devices at upstairs of double storey houses.

CONCLUSION :

For the conclusion, we can simplify the easy and convenient methods to control the appliances that are running. Then,  we can make people lives easier by automatically monitor their switching on the lights. We also can overcome safety problems over long distance. Lastly, we can reduce the rate of power consumption by ensuring devices are only on when needed.