Features:

• Central Control Unit.
• Supports wired and wireless communication (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or Zigbee).
• Smart Appliance Control:
• Control lights, fans, air conditioners, and other home appliances.
• Relay modules for switching appliances ON/OFF.
• Sensor Integration:
• Temperature sensors for HVAC control.
• Motion sensors for security and lighting automation.
• Gas and smoke detectors for safety.
• Light sensors for automatic lighting adjustments.
• User Interface:
• Touchscreen display or LCD for system status and control.
• Mobile app or web interface for remote operation.
• Manual control switches for redundancy.
• Communication Modules:
• Wi-Fi module (like ESP8266/ESP32) for remote access.
• Bluetooth module for local control.
• RF modules for long-range control within the house.
• Automation Features:
• Scheduled operation for appliances (e.g., turning lights on at sunset).
• Scene control (e.g., “Movie mode” turns off lights, closes curtains).
• Voice control compatibility with Google Assistant or Alexa.
• Power Management:
• Energy monitoring for each connected appliance.
• Alarm system for intrusions, gas leaks, or fire hazards.
• Expandability:
• Modular design for adding more devices.
• Open-source firmware for custom automation scripts.
• Educational Use:
• Hands-on learning with circuit connections.
• Programming interface for microcontroller coding.
• Step-by-step instructions for building and customizing the system.

Components:

• Raspberry pi 4
• MQ 135 Air Quality Gas Sensor
• PIR Sensor
• 7 Semi SHT20 Humidity & Temperature Sensor
• Rally Polo Axial Fan 150mm/6 Inch
• Glossy White
• GP 10 Connector
• WaveShare 10.1 Inch HDMI Capacitive Touch Screen LCD
• SMPS with 5V & 3,3V Output

Range of Experiments:

• Basic Appliance Control:
• Controlling lights, fans, and other appliances using switches or a microcontroller.
• Understanding relay operation for high-voltage control through a low-voltage microcontroller.
• Lighting Automation:
• Automatic switching of lights based on light sensors (LDR).
• Timer-based lighting control for energy efficiency.
• Temperature-Based Appliance Control:
• Controlling fans based on room temperature using a temperature sensor (e.g., DHT11, LM35).
• Motion-Based Automation:
• Using PIR sensors to automate lights or alarms when motion is detected.
• Security system activation when unauthorized motion is detected.
• Remote Appliance Control via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth:
• Controlling appliances through a mobile app or computer using Wi-Fi (ESP8266/ESP32) or Bluetooth.
• Sending ON/OFF commands from a smartphone to control home devices.
• Voice-Controlled Automation:
• Integrating the system with voice assistants like Google Assistant or Alexa.
• Hands-free control of appliances using voice commands.
• Energy Monitoring and Management:
• Measuring and displaying energy consumption of connected appliances.
• Automating appliances based on energy consumption to reduce costs.