This instructable is a detailed guide on how to build an automated controller to run a motor that can operate the opening and closing of blinds. The controller enables the blinds to open and close based on a schedule, room temperature and out door luminosity. The controller settings can be set up via a web UI which enables a user to open or close the blinds manually or place them on a schedule with certain parameters.
This project will guide you through creating simple circuits for the sensors, hacking the motor shield so it can be stacked with the arduino and ethernet shield and implementation of the code (note all code is provided and is fully commented). The project is laid out in the following manner. First the controller and system will be constructed. Then the logic behind the code will be explained. The last page will contain the code and link to download so it can be installed on the arduino.
So I hope you enjoy this instructable, gain from it and most importantly have fun.
Table of contents:
1.Requirements and parts
2.Wiring the sensors.
3.Wiring the arduino and shields.
4.Hacking the motor shield.
5.Code logic.
For more detail: Arduino controlled automated blinds with Web UI