Automated Home Control Nick Atkinson Matt Majeika Ungku Afiq Ungku Farid Sponsor: Terry Slattery (Netcordia) 11/27/2007
Overview Continuation of last year’s project Improvements Additions “Smart Home” implementation Automatic lighting HVAC Web application (internet control) Implementation of a keypad/LCD 11/27/2007
Project Schedule 30-Oct-07 Initial Sponsor Meeting 6-Nov-07 Group Meeting - Discuss Ideas and Collaborate Schedules 12-Nov-07 Group Meeting - Prepare Presentation and Set Up Next Sponsor Meeting 15-Nov-07 Follow-up Sponsor Meeting with Proposal 27-Nov-07 Group Meeting - Familiarize group with existing project materials 4-Dec-07 Group Meeting - Develop project criteria 11/27/2007
Remote Temperature Sensor Eliminate need for PIC controller PIC may be necessary for interface circuit control with HVAC Integrate serial interface Only if we can eliminate PIC Test and improve 11/27/2007
Control System Implement keypad Implement LCD Wiring Software adaptation Implement LCD Note: will not require additional hardware 11/27/2007
HVAC Control Implement power supply Implement control unit Explore possibility of battery backup Possibly have settings available from network computer 11/27/2007
Hot Water Control Test this system after HVAC interface is complete Note: This is only a possible facet of the project 11/27/2007
Current Progress Digi Wi-EM hardware Software Conference with Brian Turnbull Waiting for Insteon hardware 11/27/2007