How to automate any Window Curtain for $20 | Arduino Automation

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In this video, an old window curtain is motorised for $20. With a push of a button, the curtain opens and closes.
Visit the Arduino Project Hub for all details: projecthub.arduino.cc/wedgeha...
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The window curtain is hacked (as usual) and becomes automated using an Arduino (UNO, but any other model should work) and a NEMA-17 Stepper Motor. Keep in mind, that you'll need an ordinary Curtain that uses a rail and a rope for opening and closing*.
Arduino Project: projecthub.arduino.cc/wedgeha...
Arduino Code: create.arduino.cc/editor/wedg...
Components Required:
NEMA-17 Stepper Motor: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDS...
Pulley Belt: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlV...
L298N Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver (Compatible): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dnt...
L298N Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver (Genuine):
Single Relay: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmn...
Arduino UNO (Arduino Compatible): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEX...
Arduino UNO (Genuine): store.arduino.cc/products/ard...
12v Power Adapter: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkC...
Rocker Push Button
Female-to-Female Jumpers
Male-to-Male Jumpers
10k Resistors: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmG...
6mm Wall Plugs and Screws
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@SammOBracketBracketBracket 2 года назад

great tutorial mate Edit: The mosquitoes

@napkin62 2 года назад

Very nice automation...

@Error-om3fk 2 месяца назад

Half automation but u get the point

@pawanpinjarkar6510 Год назад

Can you show us how to do the same for a roman rod with roman rings on the curtains?

@YigalBZ 2 года назад

Thanks for the nice project. How do you control the situation after reset/power down? The Arduino's code doesn't know if the curtain is open or closed, or even in between, so you may try to open an opened curtain instead of opening a closed curtain.

@wedgehacker 10 месяцев назад

I've just posted part 2 with a step-by-step guide to make the circuit. Watch it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2xDbvp7mCCY.html In part 2, the initial/startup default is closed, so you can either keep the Arduino running or simply close the curtain before powering off.

@cvaug6958 3 года назад

Amazing hack. Been looking for something like this. But I dont get how you attach the belt. Do you have better pics of it?

@wedgehacker 2 года назад

email me, and I send you better pics

@FreshCityVentures Год назад

Looks sooo good!👌🏼 I am just in the process of installing this for a customer in their $1.6M home and they absolutely love the aesthetic of the stepper motor bolted to the wall! Good work!

@aleeyaanatashaa Год назад

Can I have the code for arduino please?

@FreshCityVentures Год назад

@@aleeyaanatashaa Yes, it’s 5 fast knocks and two long! Do it twice! Please don’t tell anyone.

@wedgehacker Год назад

Hi mate, please find it in the description.

@EliotVaradi 2 года назад

Hello! I didn't understand where the yellow wire from the relay to the NC position comes on the arduino board. Will the L298 be powered by 5 volt arduino?

@wedgehacker 2 года назад

Hey Eliot. The L298 is powered by 12v DC external supply. As for the relay, the L298 module has been heating up after some time if powered but not in use; so, I placed a relay where the COM goes to the 12v + and the NO goes to the L298 V+. So when ever the button is clicked, the relay is switched ON, then the L298 is switched ON, and then the motor starts running and immediately after that, everything is switched back OFF again. Hope that helps.

@EliotVaradi 2 года назад

@@wedgehacker Thank you very much -that's much clearer!

@faku09kpo 3 года назад

Great idea! Any ideas to make it a little less noisy?

@wedgehacker 2 года назад

I was able to make it less noisy by adjusting the speed on the codes. All the codes are uploaded here: www.wedgehacker.com/automate-curtain/

@ilovehotcakes 2 года назад

Try a TMC2208 driver instead of an H bridge

@mohamadfahmibinmansorstude6570 7 месяцев назад

Hi why my motor not moving when no load attach at shaft. When i hold the shaft then it moving?

@wedgehacker 6 месяцев назад

Ensure your stepper motor is not faulty and ensure the motor driver is grounded. The ground must be a common ground between the Arduino, the driver, and the power source. Hope this helps!

@T0rdal 4 месяца назад

Why not a esp 32 then it would be actually automated if you combine it with something like home assistant

@wedgehacker 3 месяца назад

True, but it's easier with an Arduino, and their native app. Plus, if you get the Arduino subscription (even the cheapest one), you can easily link it with Alexa.

@T0rdal 3 месяца назад

@@wedgehacker arduino subscription? Arduino ide the tool to Program basically all arduino chips is free. Also there is a arduino with esp 32 ship the Arduino Nano ESP32. It adds wifi capabilities and it's like 19 euro or so and could replace your current microcontroller.

@rishisonani4029 3 месяца назад

Can you make an electrical diagram

@wedgehacker 3 месяца назад

I added all the details in the Arduino Project hub: projecthub.arduino.cc/wedgehacker/window-curtain-automation-c788af

@squeekhobby4571 3 года назад

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@boopeshkumarprabhakaran 2 года назад

can you make this work with esphome and home assistant

@wedgehacker 2 года назад

You definitely can. That’s a great idea for another project.

@boopeshkumarprabhakaran 2 года назад

@@wedgehacker thank you.. Waiting for that project go live 🔥🔥

@lowisanilsson4326 11 месяцев назад

Cool! Can you provide the circut scheme? I can't open the website you linked before.

@wedgehacker 10 месяцев назад

I've just posted part two with a step-by-step guide to make the circuit. Watch it here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2xDbvp7mCCY.html

@rishisonani4029 3 месяца назад

On 3:14 can I use male to female jumpers

@wedgehacker 3 месяца назад

Male-to-Female jumpers would be better, I didn't have them at the time of recording.