Relevance of the topic
The topic of this master's thesis concerns the development of an automated lighting system for a cottage, which is relevant given the need for energy efficiency, comfort and safety of modern housing. Optimizing lighting is important for improving the quality of life, rationalizing energy use, and creating an attractive environment in residential areas. Traditional lighting control methods are limited due to low efficiency, the need for manual control, or the lack of adaptation to changing environmental conditions. In this regard, the introduction of intelligent lighting systems using modern sensors and microcontrollers is becoming an important task.
The development of digital technologies opens up new opportunities for creating more affordable, efficient and innovative lighting solutions. As part of this work, we developed two automated lighting systems for the cottage: one for the bathroom and one for the living room. These systems are based on the use of Arduino, presence sensors, light levels, and other components to automate lighting processes, providing comfort and convenience to users.
Research goal and objectives
The aim of the study is to create an automated lighting system for a cottage that provides energy efficiency, comfort and reliability in a residential environment.
To achieve this goal, the following tasks were solved:
• Analysis of existing lighting automation systems in cottages.
• Selection of optimal components and sensors for the implementation of lighting systems in the bathroom and living room.
• Development of structural, functional and schematic diagrams of the systems.
• Writing software to control lighting systems.
Object of research
Processes of automation of lighting control in the living quarters of a cottage.
Subject of research
Methods of lighting automation using sensors, microcontrollers and software to adapt lighting to changing environmental conditions.
Research methods
The work is based on a systematic analysis of existing solutions, electronic design, microcontroller programming, and testing of the developed systems in model conditions.
Scientific novelty of the results
• Two automated lighting systems have been developed for different functional areas of the cottage (bathroom and living room), which provide adaptive lighting control depending on environmental conditions.
• The integration of motion sensors, light level, and a waterproof housing is proposed to increase reliability in high humidity conditions.
• An algorithm for gradually adjusting the brightness of LED strips for aesthetic and comfortable lighting has been developed.
• The system of automated ventilation of the room depending on the humidity level is implemented.
Research advisor: Yu. Kyrychuk
