Introduction: Automating a Greenhouse With LoRa! (Part 2) || Motorized Window Opener

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In this project I will be showing you how I created a motorized window opener for my greenhouse. That means I will show you what motor I used, how I designed the actual mechanical system, how I drive the motor and finally how I used an Arduino LoRa board in order to control the motor from anywhere in the world. Let's get started!

Step 1: Watch the Video and Part 1!

Make sure to watch both videos in order to properly understand the Arduino LoRa section of this project!

Step 2: Order Your Components!

Here you can find a parts list with example seller (affiliate links):

1x LoRa Radio Node: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYpwqA6

1x LM7805 Voltage Regulator: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dS0705s

1x LG02 LoRa Gateway: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_d8jEIAK

1x L293D Motor Driver IC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWFVvdc

1x 12V 100RPM DC Motor: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dYY7aWa

Step 3: 3D Print the Window Opener!

Here you can find all the 3D model files for my window opener.

Step 4: Wire Everything Up!

Here you can find the schematic for this project along with reference pictures of my finished project. Use them!

Step 5: Upload the Code!

Here you can download the completed code for the greenhouse!

Step 6: Success!

You did it! You just created a motorized window opener for your automated greenhouse!

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