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Smart Home Using NodeMCU ESP8266 and Blynk 2.0 | IoT - 2021

How to make an IoT-based Smart Home with Blynk 2.0 using NodeMCU ESP8266 to control 4 home appliances with real-time feedback.

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Smart Home Using NodeMCU ESP8266 and Blynk 2.0 | IoT - 2021

Things used in this project

Hardware components

NodeMCU ESP8266 Breakout Board
NodeMCU ESP8266 Breakout Board
×1
4-CHANNEL RELAY CONTROLLER FOR I2C
ControlEverything.com 4-CHANNEL RELAY CONTROLLER FOR I2C
×1
PTS 645 Series Switch
C&K Switches PTS 645 Series Switch
×1

Software apps and online services

Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE
Blynk
Blynk

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Soldering iron (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)

Story

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Schematics

Circuit of Blynk ESP8266 control Relay with switches

Circuit of Blynk ESP8266 control relay with switches

Code

Sketch of New Blynk ESP8266 control Relay with switches

Arduino
Sketch of New Blynk 2.0 ESP8266 Control Relay with switches
/**********************************************************************************
 *  TITLE: Blynk 2.0 + Manual Switch (Latched) control 4 Relays using NodeMCU (Real time feedback)
 *  I have Modified the Blynk.Edgent.Edgent_ESP8266 example code (https://blynk.io/) for this project
 *  Click on the following links to learn more. 
 *  YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/CpUVssHPm_s
 *  Related Blog : https://iotcircuithub.com/esp8266-projects/
 *  by Tech StudyCell
 *  Preferences--> Aditional boards Manager URLs : 
 *  https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json, http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
 *  
 *  Download Board ESP8266 NodeMCU : https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino
 *  Download the libraries
 *  Blynk 1.0.0-beta.3 Library:  https://blynk.io/
 *  AceButton Library:  https://github.com/bxparks/AceButton
 **********************************************************************************/

// Fill-in information from your Blynk Template here
#define BLYNK_TEMPLATE_ID ""
#define BLYNK_DEVICE_NAME ""

#define BLYNK_FIRMWARE_VERSION        "0.1.0"

#define BLYNK_PRINT Serial
//#define BLYNK_DEBUG

//#define APP_DEBUG

// Uncomment your board, or configure a custom board in Settings.h
//#define USE_SPARKFUN_BLYNK_BOARD
#define USE_NODE_MCU_BOARD
//#define USE_WITTY_CLOUD_BOARD

#include "BlynkEdgent.h"
#include <AceButton.h>
using namespace ace_button;

// define the GPIO connected with Relays and switches
#define RelayPin1 5  //D1
#define RelayPin2 4  //D2
#define RelayPin3 14 //D5
#define RelayPin4 12 //D6

#define SwitchPin1 10  //SD3
#define SwitchPin2 D3   //D3 
#define SwitchPin3 13  //D7
#define SwitchPin4 3   //RX

#define wifiLed   16   //D0

//Change the virtual pins according the rooms
#define VPIN_BUTTON_1    V1
#define VPIN_BUTTON_2    V2
#define VPIN_BUTTON_3    V3 
#define VPIN_BUTTON_4    V4

int toggleState_1 = 0; //Define integer to remember the toggle state for relay 1
int toggleState_2 = 0; //Define integer to remember the toggle state for relay 2
int toggleState_3 = 0; //Define integer to remember the toggle state for relay 3
int toggleState_4 = 0; //Define integer to remember the toggle state for relay 4

ButtonConfig config1;
AceButton button1(&config1);
ButtonConfig config2;
AceButton button2(&config2);
ButtonConfig config3;
AceButton button3(&config3);
ButtonConfig config4;
AceButton button4(&config4);

void handleEvent1(AceButton*, uint8_t, uint8_t);
void handleEvent2(AceButton*, uint8_t, uint8_t);
void handleEvent3(AceButton*, uint8_t, uint8_t);
void handleEvent4(AceButton*, uint8_t, uint8_t);

void relayOnOff(int relay){
    switch(relay){
      case 1: 
             if(toggleState_1 == 0){
              digitalWrite(RelayPin1, LOW); // turn on relay 1
              toggleState_1 = 1;
              Serial.println("Device1 ON");
              }
             else{
              digitalWrite(RelayPin1, HIGH); // turn off relay 1
              toggleState_1 = 0;
              Serial.println("Device1 OFF");
              }
             delay(100);
      break;
      case 2: 
             if(toggleState_2 == 0){
              digitalWrite(RelayPin2, LOW); // turn on relay 2
              toggleState_2 = 1;
              Serial.println("Device2 ON");
              }
             else{
              digitalWrite(RelayPin2, HIGH); // turn off relay 2
              toggleState_2 = 0;
              Serial.println("Device2 OFF");
              }
             delay(100);
      break;
      case 3: 
             if(toggleState_3 == 0){
              digitalWrite(RelayPin3, LOW); // turn on relay 3
              toggleState_3 = 1;
              Serial.println("Device3 ON");
              }
             else{
              digitalWrite(RelayPin3, HIGH); // turn off relay 3
              toggleState_3 = 0;
              Serial.println("Device3 OFF");
              }
             delay(100);
      break;
      case 4: 
             if(toggleState_4 == 0){
              digitalWrite(RelayPin4, LOW); // turn on relay 4
              toggleState_4 = 1;
              Serial.println("Device4 ON");
              }
             else{
              digitalWrite(RelayPin4, HIGH); // turn off relay 4
              toggleState_4 = 0;
              Serial.println("Device4 OFF");
              }
             delay(100);
      break;
      default : break;      
      }  
}

BLYNK_CONNECTED() {
  // Request the latest state from the server
  Blynk.syncVirtual(VPIN_BUTTON_1);
  Blynk.syncVirtual(VPIN_BUTTON_2);
  Blynk.syncVirtual(VPIN_BUTTON_3);
  Blynk.syncVirtual(VPIN_BUTTON_4);
}

// When App button is pushed - switch the state

BLYNK_WRITE(VPIN_BUTTON_1) {
  toggleState_1 = param.asInt();
  if(toggleState_1 == 1){
    digitalWrite(RelayPin1, LOW);
  }
  else { 
    digitalWrite(RelayPin1, HIGH);
  }
}

BLYNK_WRITE(VPIN_BUTTON_2) {
  toggleState_2 = param.asInt();
  if(toggleState_2 == 1){
    digitalWrite(RelayPin2, LOW);
  }
  else { 
    digitalWrite(RelayPin2, HIGH);
  }
}

BLYNK_WRITE(VPIN_BUTTON_3) {
  toggleState_3 = param.asInt();
  if(toggleState_3 == 1){
    digitalWrite(RelayPin3, LOW);
  }
  else { 
    digitalWrite(RelayPin3, HIGH);
  }
}

BLYNK_WRITE(VPIN_BUTTON_4) {
  toggleState_4 = param.asInt();
  if(toggleState_4 == 1){
    digitalWrite(RelayPin4, LOW);
  }
  else { 
    digitalWrite(RelayPin4, HIGH);
  }
}

void setup()
{
  Serial.begin(115200);
  delay(100);
  
  pinMode(RelayPin1, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(RelayPin2, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(RelayPin3, OUTPUT);
  pinMode(RelayPin4, OUTPUT);

  pinMode(wifiLed, OUTPUT);

  pinMode(SwitchPin1, INPUT_PULLUP);
  pinMode(SwitchPin2, INPUT_PULLUP);
  pinMode(SwitchPin3, INPUT_PULLUP);
  pinMode(SwitchPin4, INPUT_PULLUP);

  //During Starting all Relays should TURN OFF
  digitalWrite(RelayPin1, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(RelayPin2, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(RelayPin3, HIGH);
  digitalWrite(RelayPin4, HIGH);

  digitalWrite(wifiLed, HIGH);

  config1.setEventHandler(button1Handler);
  config2.setEventHandler(button2Handler);
  config3.setEventHandler(button3Handler);
  config4.setEventHandler(button4Handler);

  button1.init(SwitchPin1);
  button2.init(SwitchPin2);
  button3.init(SwitchPin3);
  button4.init(SwitchPin4);

  BlynkEdgent.begin();

  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_1, toggleState_1);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_2, toggleState_2);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_3, toggleState_3);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_4, toggleState_4);

  //timer.setInterval(3000L, checkBlynkStatus); // check if Blynk server is connected every 3 seconds
}

void loop() {

    BlynkEdgent.run();

    //Manual Switch Control
    button1.check();
    button2.check();
    button3.check();
    button4.check();
}

void button1Handler(AceButton* button, uint8_t eventType, uint8_t buttonState) {
  Serial.println("EVENT1");
  relayOnOff(1);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_1, toggleState_1);   // Update Button Widget
}
void button2Handler(AceButton* button, uint8_t eventType, uint8_t buttonState) {
  Serial.println("EVENT2");
  relayOnOff(2);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_2, toggleState_2);   // Update Button Widget
}
void button3Handler(AceButton* button, uint8_t eventType, uint8_t buttonState) {
  Serial.println("EVENT3");
  relayOnOff(3);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_3, toggleState_3);   // Update Button Widget
}
void button4Handler(AceButton* button, uint8_t eventType, uint8_t buttonState) {
  Serial.println("EVENT4");
  relayOnOff(4);
  Blynk.virtualWrite(VPIN_BUTTON_4, toggleState_4);   // Update Button Widget
}

Credits

Subhajit

Subhajit

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I have studied Electrical Engineering. I do love to make different DIY electronics projects & share it on my YouTube channel Tech StudyCell.

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