WiSwiSys 2.0 was the home automation system which I made during my +2 vacation. It was made with a focus to cover up the disadvantages of the original WiSwiSys.
-The latest version of this project is WiSwiSys 2.5-
Here are few photos of WiSwiSys 2.0:
The white box is the
extension box on which appliances are connected. Each socket has been numbered
so as to make it easy to find the socket on the app. The blue box is where all
the magic happens! It contains the NodeMCU module and the relay board.
The black wire should be
connected to an AC outlet so as to power the sockets.
The white USB cable is
used to power the NodeMCU module. It can be connected to any USB port such as
powerbanks, Mobile phone chargers etc.
Following are the features
of WiSwiSys2.0 :
1) WSS2.0 is now depended
on a free but permanent server (Blynk).
2) The responses from and
to the server is extremely fast. Which means switching the appliances ON/OFF
happens extremely fast* from the app.
*The speed depends on the
type of internet connection to which your mobile phone is connected
(Considering the fact that WSS is connected to your home Wi-Fi which has
minimum speed of 2Mbps). Here are the time taken for server response from
different types of internet conenctions:
Wi-Fi (with minimum speed
2Mbps) - <1s
4G - <1s
3G - <1s
2G - 2-3s
(The app takes a few
seconds to get connected to the server on 2G connection).
3) The app shows the
current status of your appliances (whether switched ON/OFF).
4) WSS has a blue L.E.D which glows when it has established a
connection with the server.
5) The blue L.E.D can be switched off if you wish through the
app.
6) WSS can be programmed
(using Arduino IDE) to connect to a Wi-Fi of your choice.
7) WSS2.0 has a more
compact design than WSS1.0.
8) WSS2.0 (the mother
board) is power efficient. It can run on a 6000mAh power bank for more than 1
day.
9) Internet connections at
home may not be stable. So just in case if WSS2.0 goes offline due to some
reason (no power or lack of internet connection) , you'll receive a
notification in your mobile with a custom made notification tone.
Here is the custom made
notification tone:
Here is a screen recording to show how the notification is received on your phone:
10) If you are in the app, then you'll get an in-app
notification when WSS gets connected to the internet.
11) By tapping on second last icon on the top right, you'll be
able to since when WSS was online (if it's currently online)/offline (if it's
currently offline).
12) WiSwiSys2.0 has 2
modes- i)Extension mode and ii)WiSwiSys mode.
Extension mode- While in extension mode,
WiSwiSys2.0 can be used as an ordinary extension. Which means that you can use
WiSwiSys without having it connected to the internet or powered on. In short,
you wont be able to control your appliances through your phone.
WiSwiSys mode- While in this mode,
WiSwiSys should be powered on and should be connected to the internet. This
mode enables you to control your home appliances through your phone. In short,
this is the mode which brings out the actual use of WiSwiSys2.0.
The modes can be changed
by simply pressing the switch on the extension board in the direction of the
mode you need.
Pressing the switch at the
top enables Extension mode.
Pressing the switch at the
bottom enables WiSwiSys mode.
You can change the modes of
each sockets as each socket has a switch.
To know why I made this
feature, then click here.
13) The switch on the
extension board not only acts as a switch to switch between modes, it also
serves the purpose of a real switch (to turn ON/OFF the appliances connected to
their respective sockets). Therefore, it brings some safety to WiSwiSys as you can
turn off the appliances with your hand in case of an emergency.
14) The sockets on the
extension board have been earthed to prevent the user getting electrocuted due
to some electricity leakage.
15) WiSwiSys2.0 supports up-to 4
appliances.
16) The next feature is
something you would like the most!
WiSwiSys2.0 supports voice
command through Amazon Alexa or Google Assisstant!😃
Things are getting more
easy now. You can now control your home appliances just through your
voice!
Google Assisstant- Just
say, "Ok google, turn on the fan", and the fan turns on immediately(Requires
an Android phone with google assistant or google home).
Amazon Alexa- Just say
." Alexa, turn on the fan", and she turns on the fan for you
(Requires amazon Echo or Echo dot).
A few defects:
When WiSwiSys2.0 gets
connected to the server,all the sockets are switched on automatically.
The sockets on the
extension mode are of Indian model. So you would have to use a converter plug
to plug the plugs of different models.
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If you liked this project,
then you might like some interesting facts behind the making of WiSwiSys2.0 click here.
Learn more about the
resources I used for this project by clicking here.
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Jaiks- Great work buddy.You have certainly taken WSS to next level!����
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DeleteCongrats on your achievement bro! Have a great future ahead!��
ReplyDeleteCongratulations..!!! Excellent idea and contribution to the universe....Cost less but value very high...More such brilliant ideas and projects expected..All the very best.......
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DeleteA big salute to the techie.
ReplyDeleteKeep the fire to bring unique ways of innovations.
Creativity is doing things differently.
All the best.
Thank you so much sir :-)
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