Pine

V1.0

🌲 Control aircon by monitoring temperature in other parts of the room 🎐

power AA
wireless Infrared
sensor Temperature
mcu SAMD21G18
bom items 49
bom cost USD $9.71
vendors 2
status completed in September 2020
Prototype Front
Prototype Back
Prototype Side
Prototype Top

Downloads

Schematic Layout ECAD KiCad files Gerber files Firmware WebUSB Bill of Materials

Getting Started

status completed

Step 1

The PCB has 2 battery holder connector holes that can be used to attach the battery holder.

PCB battery connector holes

Put in 3 AA batteries and turn on the switch. The power LED should turn on.

PCB with battery holder

Step 2

Flash the firmware onto the Arduino Zero compatible board with a micro-USB cable.

Web USB setup page

Connect to the serial monitor to see the debug messages.

Serial console

Step 3

Notice that the aircon should turn ON and OFF every 5 seconds as a test.