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Design And Construction Of A Sensitive Clap Activated Switch For Fan

A sensitive clap-activated switch for a fan is a device engineered to respond to sound stimuli, specifically clapping, to control the operation of a fan. This innovative switch employs acoustic sensors to detect the distinct sound pattern generated by clapping, triggering a circuit to activate or deactivate the fan accordingly. The design integrates components such as a microphone or sound sensor to capture the acoustic signal, an amplifier to enhance the signal strength, and a microcontroller programmed to interpret the amplified signal and execute the corresponding command to power the fan motor. The construction involves assembling these components onto a circuit board, incorporating a power supply unit to energize the system, and integrating the switch seamlessly into the fan’s wiring. Calibration may be necessary to fine-tune sensitivity levels, ensuring reliable and accurate response to clapping gestures. This design not only offers convenience in fan operation but also exemplifies the fusion of technology and user interaction in modern home appliances.

ABSTRACT

Sensitive Clap activated switch is an electronics device that can switch on & off a light, Fan, Radio or any other appliance by the sound of clap.

This is the system of a very sensitive clap switch. It switches ON/OFF an fan through claps. The circuit can sense the sound of claps from a distance of 1-2 meters. Condenser Mic picks up sound vibrations caused by the clap.

These sound vibrations are given to the inverting input (pin2) of IC1. It amplifies the sound collected by the Mic.

Resistor R2, R3 and variable resistor VR1 adjust the sensitivity of the amplifier. Resistor R1 set the sensitivity of Mic. The amplified output pulses from IC1 passes to the input of IC2 (CD 4017). Resistor R4 keeps the input (pin14) of IC2 low so as to prevent false triggering.

IC2 is a decade counter IC which is wired as a toggle switch. That its outputs 1 and 2 (pins 2 and 3) becomes high and low when the input pin14 receives pulses. Pin4 (output4) is connected to the reset pin15 so that further counting will be inhibited.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

COVER PAGE

TITLE PAGE

APPROVAL PAGE

DEDICATION

ACKNOWELDGEMENT

ABSTRACT

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT

PROBLEM STATEMENT
PROJECT MOTIVATION
OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
PROJECT ORGANISATION

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF THE PROJECT
REVIEW OF VOICE COMMAND DEVICE
REVIEW OF MAJOR COMPONENTS USED

CHAPTER THREE

3.0 CONSTRUCTION METHODOLOGY

3.1 BLOCK DIAGRAM OF THE SYSTEM

3.2 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

3.3 SYSTEM OPERATION

3.4 CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION

3.5 POWER SUPPLY UNIT

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0 TESTING AND RESULTS

CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURE AND TESTING
INSTALLATION OF THE COMPLET DESIGN
ASSEMBLING OF SECTIONS
TESTING OF SYSTEM OPERATION

CHAPTER FIVE

CONCLUSION
RECOMMENDATION
REFERENCES

CHAPTER ONE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

PROJECT BACKGROUND

In the present modern world, switching circuits have become an indispensible part of our life. Right from your mobile phone to the various security systems, they can be seen everywhere. Even the horn of your motor car is a kind of switch used to warn people and vehicles in front of its presence. The sole purpose of a switch is to activate or deactivate a device. They may be in the form of a visual indicator, for example a flashing light, but switching circuit in the form of an audible tone or siren is more widely accepted as it is able to wake up even the unaware and the oblivious.

This work is on a sensitive clap activated switch. Clap activation or deactivation switching is all about automating real life devices using clap signals.

The word “switch” is a very common name found in almost all aspects electrical/electronic engineering. Switches can be found in information technology computers, telecommunications, power electronics, power systems, instrumentation etc.

They have been defined by various people or organizations in different ways. Some of the definitions of switches are listed below;

As a device that is used to break or stop the flow of charges in a circuit.
As a device used to connect two or more computers together
A device used to interrupt the flow of electrons in a circuit.

All the above definitions are correct, but for this project we are going to define a switch as a device which can be used to control the action of an electrical load, by allowing or obstructing the flow of the electrical signal sent it.

STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

Manual switching is an uphill task for the disabled and the aged due to movement constraints.
Sometimes, we are victims of electric shocks from our devices when we try to switch them ON/OFF fan.
At the middle of night when one is weak and sleepy, to wake up to switch ON fan becomes a problem
- PROJECT MOTIVATION

The motivation of this project is to fulfil the following;

To eliminate the stress in walking from end to end, or room to room of a building to switch fan ON/OFF.
The provision of remote switching helps to safe guard operators and equipment.
To ensure a reliable and safe method of switching domestic and industrial fan.

OBJECTIVE OF STUDY

The objective of this project is to construct a fan which can be switched on and off using clap signals.

1.5 SCOPE

The scope of this work is defined by the following points

The switching interface in this project is of the general purpose type as it is not restricted to only one type of a fan.
The clap signal accepted by the computer, will not be limited to just one person.

III. It will not be limited to low voltage, low current AC/DC applications of 240V maximum operating voltage.

The type of control this project employs is the sensitive control of clap ON/OFF control of fan.

1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF PROJECT

This project’s completion will be of great benefit to our ever demanding and developing society. Some of these benefits include;

Accidental switching of devices will be reduced to a minimum in our industries and homes.
Walking from point to point to switch switches will be a thing of the past.

III. This project will possess the LOCK and UNLOCK functions, which will prevent unintentional switching any time the user wishes

Our industries and homes will become friendlier to disabled people.

1.7 PROJECT ORGANISATION

The work is organized as follows: chapter one discuses the introductory part of the work, chapter two presents the literature review of the study, chapter three describes the methods applied, chapter four discusses the results of the work, chapter five summarizes the research outcomes and the recommendations.