Smart Switch Board for Home

Project Title

Smart Switch Board for Home

Project Area of Specialization Computer ScienceProject Summary

Nowadays, old switchboards are getting replaced by modern smart switches that not only enhance the look of our homes but are also far easier and safer to use. These modern smart switches have extra functions and as no moving parts are involved in building them, they also last longer than the traditional ones.

The Smart Switch Board is a System which enables the users to control the home appliances with help of an Android App via Bluetooth. User can control as well as monitor all the devices.  In this project we also control the equipment and devices on the basis of Voltage sense i.e. we define the range of the voltages for the project that needed to show some action if electricity fluctuates from these defined ranges otherwise user can set his/her customized range from the application. Another core feature of this SMART system we will develop, a product that set the timing for the electricity usage and other related materials for the electricity to prevent the users from electric shock and to save the energy consumption. For sensing and other related thinking, we can set the temperature sensing device that senses the surrounding temperature by defined threshold if the temperature exceeds that defined threshold then the devices based on the temperature will be switched.

The outcome of this project will be a very cost effective Smart Switch Board with a very good control and monitoring system. It will create an ease for the user by reducing the efforts and especially the old people to control the devices remotely. Implementation and usage will be very simple and easily understandable by the users.

Project Objectives

This project is an implementation to the idea of controlling the home appliances through our smart phones. This technology is used for make our home to a smart home. Smart home consist the home appliances like switch board and panel are with smart technology. In Smart Switch Board, user can control the home appliances through a smart phone using Android App via Bluetooth. The AC supply is given through the relay module and relay is operated through Arduino. 

The Primary goals of the project are to:

• Control our devices through a mobile phone and through some on-board controls.
• Set timer for devices to reduce usage of electricity.
• Sense the voltages and control devices accordingly to reduce damages.
• Sense temperature and control devices accordingly to keep the consistent temperature in environment.
• Provide the Secure Communication between Application and SMART Switch Board.

Project Implementation Method

As different works have bee done on Smart Switches and controlling the home Appliances via mobile application using different connectivity media like Wi-Fi etc. Our proposed system works same like the systems discussed earlier but with some additional features mentioned in the aims of the project.

This system will be consist of a Mobile Application and a Smart Switch Board. Mobile Application will be developed using Android Studio and can be used only on Android OS. Smart Switch Board will have a Bluetooth Module, Arduino Micro Controller, Relay Module, LED Display, some Sensors (i.e. temperature sensor and voltage sensor) and some onboard Switch Buttons.

Our system uses the Bluetooth technology for communication between Mobile Application and Switch Board. As anyone can connect to the Bluetooth device and that’s way, there is a security risk associated with it that someone can create violation. But in this system a user must be authenticated using a password/pin to control the devices and avoid the security risk.

Once user is connected with the Smart Switch Board, a synchronization will be done between application and Smart Switch Board to lead the actual states of the devices. Now user can control and monitor the devices connected to the Switch Board. User can change the configuration of each switch button to set the schedule, timer, voltage range and temperature range to control the devices’ states. Switch board will save the configuration and will act accordingly.  

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Benefits of the Project

1. Manage all of your home devices from one place.
2. Remote control of home appliances.
3. Increased efficiency of energy.
4. Avoiding the damage of appliances due to fluctuation in current / voltages.
5. To assist and provide support to fulfill the needs of elderly and disabled people in home.
6. Improvement in the standard living at home.
7. Avoiding the electric shoak due to remote control.

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

The Smart Switch Board is a System which enables the users to control the home appliances with help of an Android App via Bluetooth. User can control as well as monitor all the devices.  In this project we also control the equipment and devices on the basis of Voltage sense i.e. we define the range of the voltages for the project that needed to show some action if electricity fluctuates from these defined ranges otherwise user can set his/her customized range from the application. Another core feature of this SMART system we will develop, a product that set the timing for the electricity usage and other related materials for the electricity to prevent the users from electric shock and to save the energy consumption. For sensing and other related thinking, we can set the temperature sensing device that senses the surrounding temperature by defined threshold if the temperature exceeds that defined threshold then the devices based on the temperature will be switched.

Final Deliverable of the Project HW/SW integrated systemCore Industry ITOther Industries Education Core Technology Internet of Things (IoT)Other TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, Responsible Consumption and ProductionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	15755
Arduino Mega 2560	Equipment	4	1520	6080
Bluetooth Module HC05	Equipment	2	580	1160
128×64 Graphical LCD	Equipment	2	1500	3000
Single Phase AC Voltage Sensor	Equipment	3	450	1350
4 Channel SSR G3MB-202P Solid State Relay Module	Equipment	2	800	1600
RGB LED	Equipment	15	15	225
DS18B20 Temperature Sensor	Equipment	3	140	420
Female to Female Jumper Wire	Equipment	24	5	120
Male to Female Jumper Wire	Equipment	20	5	100
Controller Box	Equipment	2	500	1000
12 x 12mm x 7.5mm Push Button	Equipment	10	10	100
Arduino Power Supply Adapter	Equipment	3	200	600