| Skill Level | Area of Focus | Operating System |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Sensors, Smart Home | Linux |
This project is designed to use the DragonBoard™ 410c from Arrow Electronics with a HS-100 ultrasonic module to detect the distance a person is from a fan to help prevent injury. The system is designed to transmit the distance value detected to the DragonBoard 410c and switch off the fan by triggering a relay connected to the DragonBoard 410c. The system is also designed to turn on the fan when the proximity near the fan is clear.
Objective
Traditional fans with rotating blades can be hazardous to little children. News about children’s fingers being injured by fan blades is too frequent. This project uses the available resources to try to reduce such accidents.
Build / Assembly Instructions
Materials Required / Parts List / Tools
Source Code / Source Example / Application Executable
Build / Assembly
- Install the Debian system on DragonBoard 410c board
- Update source
- Install ultrasonic driver
- Run distance detection program
Usage Instructions
Power on to enter the system, install insmod sonar.ko, when lsmod indicates the driver is OK, run the script on the desktop to test its effects.
