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## API of fanController ## API of fanController
# ELECTRONICS
# ELECTRONICS # ELECTRONICS
## Curtains ## Curtains
#### Idea #### the Idea
``` Since I was young I have always been obsessed with motors. Using motors to control crazy mondane things. *Not because it was hard, but because I could.* So to continue that trend I wanted to be able to control me two roller curtains over my bed. I started prototyping with a Arduino and a couple servos and I now have it up and running.
The idea is to do this >>A little caviate. It is working, but only the one curtain can be lifted again, it has no automation and no wireless connectivity. Needs to be done!
```
I have rewritten the software several times, and just landed on what just worked so I could get back to procrastinating before my exams. You can check the Arduino code out, I will make sure to comment it well.
#### Partlist #### Partlist
Under is a list of all the parts I have yet used for this projects. Some I have links to, others I have just found laying around or made out of some random junk. If there are any questions about the items please send me a email. [MAIL](https://google.com)
Part | Part name | Usage | Link Part | Part name | Usage | Link
---|---|---|--- ---|---|---|---
Stepper motor | | Rotate curtain Stepper motor | Motor: 28BYJ-48 Board: ULN2003 | Rotate curtain | [ebay](https://goo.gl/tHQHP3 "ebay.com Stepper Motors")
Arduino | Uno | Micro controller | Arduino | Uno | Micro controller |
Ethernet cable | 1.4 meters | Lines from switches to micro controller | ebay Ethernet cable | 1.4 meters | Lines from switches to micro controller | [ebay](https://goo.gl/EOS7BO "ebay.com 200' Cat6")
Housing | Medium | Contains the electronics | radio Housing | Medium | Contains the electronics | radio
Curtains | IKEA | The curtains Curtains | IKEA | The curtains
### Development forwards
**Items still want to add or change:**
* ~~Working prototype~~
* Raspberry Pi
* Seperate powersupplies
* Internet Connectivity
### Useful reading material
Controlling 28BYJ-48 with python on RPi - [link](https://defendtheplanet.net/2014/05/04/controlling-a-stepper-motor-28byi-48-with-a-raspberry-pi/)
Stepping up GPIO from 3.3v to 5v - [link](https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=40540&p=331220)
I will be switching to a C.H.I.P or a Raspberry Pi gen 2 B+ with a WIFI dongle.
The idea is to have a electronically controlled curtains. First time around I am using an Arduino and small stepper motors inserted in the ends of the curtains. I have a switch panel to control the power and direction of the *curtainbot*. I'm using a single powersource for the arduino and both stepper motors.