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Team
Project Background
Given four BeagleBone Black Wireless boards and a selection of MikroBUS click modules, we were challenged to create a Wi-Fi connected system that supports sustainable living. Our solution was a smart home system that monitors energy usage in real time and intelligently controls devices to minimize consumption. To further extend its capabilities, we integrated an intrusion-detection node into the system.
Design Process
As a software-driven project, we focused on user interface design, prioritizing clarity, readability, and efficient communication of information. We also added Spline3D into the final design for more clarity. DEMO PAGE
Climate Node
The climate node monitors for temperature, humidity and the presence of humans, it toggles the fan on only when a person is detected and the environment is warm and humid
Bathroom Node
The bathroom node allows you to set a timer for how long you would want to shower for, using the buttons and display. It automatically starts when it detects you entering the shower. A buzzer is sounded when your time is up
Kitchen Node
The kitchen node monitors energy usage from the fridge and reports an energy score on the dashboard, It also functions as a fire alarm, the alarm sounds across all nodes if there is an uncontrolled fire detected.
Intrusion Node
The intrusion node detects for door knocks and the opening of the door at unusual times and starts an alarm across all nodes
Connectivity
Each board connects to a SocketIO web server which hosts the dashboard and coordinates events and alarms too.
Here is that mesh laid out as a hub and spokes, the BeagleBone controller in the middle with a live link out to each of the five nodes. Click a node to inspect it, or trigger the flame alarm to watch an alert race down the line.
Lines are the SocketIO links; each dot is a telemetry packet on its way to the controller.
Climate node
Comfort- Monitors
- Room temperature and humidity, so the home only runs the fan when it actually needs to.
- Sensors
- Temperature + humidity sensor, paired with a presence reading
- Buzzer alert
- Soft chime if the room drifts out of the comfort range while occupied
Fires the kitchen flame node, the most safety-critical link in the mesh, and follows it into the controller.
