After creating enough smoke to send signals with (but not setting off our fire alarms) and leaving the door open behind our blackout curtains too many times, we (Ian, Isaac, and Brandon) decided to utilize our three Photons as a smart home monitoring system. Once armed, not only can we tell if our door is left open or has been opened, we can monitor our 3D printer and whether or not it is running too hot or on fire. Both the door and fire statuses can be seen on a separate control bar in our living room, and will alert us with lights and sounds if the door is open or a fire starts on the 3D printer. This system can and will be extended after the project to monitor other vital systems of our house, and you can do the same!
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The temperature remains fairly constant when viewed in Thingspeak, but shows normal temperature fluctuations.
The normal status of the door is closed, which is equivalent to 0. When opened, the value jumps to 1 to indicate an opening. It then jumps down to 0 again when closed.
Door Sensor Assembly includes: Particle Photon 2, 3.7 volt Lithium Battery, Active Buzzer, Magnetic Spring (off screen)
Flame and Temp Sensor Assembly includes: Particle Photon 2, 3.7 volt Lithium Battery, Temp. sensor, Flame sensor (off screen)
Status Bar Circuit Assembly includes: Particle Photon 2, 3.7 volt Lithium Battery, Active Buzzer, 2 way LED, 2x RGB LED
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