Introduction: WiFi Controlled Light Switch
In this instructable, I will show you how to make a WiFi controlled Light Switch. I know that I could have used a relay, but I didn't want to modify any electrical things in the house.
Step 1: Parts and Tools
Here are the parts and tools that you will need to make this project:
Parts:
Micro servo
Linkit ONE microcontroller
Jumper wire
Tools:
Computer with the latest version of the Arduino IDE and linkit ONE drivers
Hot glue gun and hot glue
Step 2: Wiring
Using jumper wires, wire the negative pin from the servo to the GND pin on the linkit one, the positive servo wire to 5v, and the signal wire to pin 9.
For the wifi connection to work, you will need to plug in the wifi antenna. Do this by pushing the uFL plug unto the middle uFL connector of the board marked "WiFi/BT ant".
Step 3: Upload Test Code
Download the attached test code and double click it to open. Then, make sure you have the linkit ONE board selected in the Arduino IDE and press upload. Once the upload has completed, open the serial monitor and copy the first IP address shown and paste it into an internet browser. If it shows 3 buttons, you have done everything right so far. Onto the next step.
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Step 4: Upload Final Code
In this step,download the final code, double click to open, and press upload. The only difference between the test code and this is that the test code required the serial monitor to be open while in use and the final one doesn't.
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Step 5: Mount Servo to Switch Plate
Use hot glue to mount the two servos; one at the top of the switch, and one at the bottom. Power the board, paste in the IP address into a web browser, and press on. This will make the servo connected to pin 9 go to the position that it will need to press the top of the switch. Remove the servo horn and put it back on making sure that it touches the switch. You also do this for the servo connected to pin 8, just instead of pressing "on", press "off".
Step 6: Done!
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8 Discussions
3 years ago
Found this adapter that mounts on the existing wall plate. Just don't know how to wire up the stepper with your system.
4 years ago
i cant read the code cuz it downloads with a file type that is unknown..
can you post the text file type. or a c file type
4 years ago
i cant read the code cuz it downloads with a file type that is unknown..
can you post the text file type. or a c file type
5 years ago
Cannot get it to compile; can you give some info on Arduino / LinkIt One platform and software versions? I am relatively new to board development. I tried both Arduino 1.6.6 / 1.67 (Windows) but any compilation gives "Warning: platform.txt from core 'MediaTek ARM7 EJ-S (32-bits) Boards' contains deprecated ... Consider upgrading this core." After downgrading to 1.6.5 I got basic sketches to compile (e.g. blink) but software is now confused by multiple Servo libraries. I get "Multiple libraries were found for "Servo.h"" and "This library only supports boards with an AVR, SAM or SAMD processor." https://github.com/arduino/arduino-builder/issues/38
5 years ago
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5 years ago
Just a thought... Couldn't you just use a single servo right in the middle? There would be a small delay, but not much. Have the servo rest straight out, travelling ~110 degrees up for on, and down for off.
Otherwise, very nice way to automate. Handy for people who live in places where they aren't allowed hard modifications.
Reply 5 years ago
You are right, but if you use a double armed end in the middle?
5 years ago
Great way to remote control things around the house.