Electrical System:
The photoresistors have a varying resistance
based on the amount of sunlight shining on them. When combined in
series with a standard resistor, the photoresistor provides a varying voltage
drop across the photoresistor. This voltage drop can be measured
by the handy board and then translated into a corresponding integer from
0-255. Depending on the number interpreted by the handy board, the
blinds will open and close accordingly. The photoresistor sensor wiring
makes use of the on-board 47K ohm resistor that connects the sensor signal
line to +5V
Knowing that photoresistors are small and that
a different amount of sunlight falls on different areas of the window,
there will be four photoresistors taking readings and the average light
intensity computed. This average light intensity will be the amount
that controls the blinds.
Toggle A controls the AUTO/MANUAL functionality
of the tilt mechanism.
Buttons A1 and A2 control the direction of
tilt when in MANUAL mode.
The readings from the photoresistors are taken
into account when in AUTO mode.
Toggle B controls the ON/OFF functionality
of the telescoping mechanism.
Buttons B1 and B2 control the up and down
telescoping of the blinds when toggle B is set to ON.