As in the movie "Mission Impossible" says " Desperate times calls for desperate measures " my brother who is in class 10th got an idea to control the lights of the kitchen using the phone instead of using switches and the reason being our kitchen is shared with other Airbnb guests, and switches are the most vulnerable area to spread COVID 19.

After getting the idea we planned how to make it into reality. I with the knowledge of Engineering and my brother with the knowledge of Class 10th level Creativity sprung into action. Our parents helped us with the connections to get our components and other miscellaneous tasks.

Step 1: Components

Smps mini -5v
MOC3041
MOC3021
Rectifier
Triac-BT136
Resistors
Header Pins
4N35
NodeMCU
Resistors

Step 2: How It Works

It includes a NodeMCU module which gets connected to the Wifi from where it gets connected to the Blynk server.
It has Triac to control ON and Off of the lights. I have used Triac instead of relays because they are cheaper and more reliable.
It has Smps to convert AC current into DC current.

Step 3: Circuit Diagram for the Main PCB

The PCB was custom made and was Printed from pcbway. I have included the Circuit Diagram

Step 4: PCB Making Using Eagle CAD

One can go to my profile where I have explained how to design custom PCB using Eagle CAD. The Pictures showed the board file and the Gerber View of the Project.

Step 5: Getting the PCB

The PCB was delivered within 2 weeks

Step 6: Covering

As I already told you my brother is very creative, he used old sweet box and old Sunmica to make the covering
It was painted black
The Sunmica gave a good wooden finishing

Step 7: Coding

#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial

#include #include

char auth[] ="Your Auth. Key"; // You should get Auth Token in the Blynk App.

const int R1 = 5; // Output Relay 1

const int R2 = 4; // Output Relay 2

char ssid[] = "Your Wifi Network name"; // Your WiFi credentials.

char pass[] = "Password of your network"; // Set password to "" for open networks.

void setup() {

Serial.begin(9600); // Debug console

Blynk.begin(auth, ssid, pass);

pinMode(R1,OUTPUT);

pinMode(R2,OUTPUT); }

void loop() { Blynk.run(); }

Step 8: Blynk

Create a New Project in BLYNK app.
Write Project name "Hands-Free Lights Control" and Select NodeMCU from drop-down
AUTH token will be sent to your registered email
Add 2 relay buttons from right dropdown
D1 for relay 1 and D2 for relay 2 or as you wish

Step 9: Assemble

All the parts were assembled as per the circuit diagram given
And the covering was safely placed over the circuit by using screws.

Step 10: Conclusion

This project was very successful and the Airbnb guests Liked it a lot!
This project was also very beneficial for my younger brother because he learnt a lot of electronics knowledge used in Engineering.