CONTROLS ENGINEERING
(ME339)
ME-44-C
PROJECT PROPOSAL
Temperature-Based Fan Speed Controller
Using Arduino UNO
GROUP MEMBERS
MUHAMMAD AHAD ASIF (413118)
MUHAMMAD YASEEN (432269)
Submitted to: LE Hassan Mehmood
Introduction
The objective of this project is to design and implement a temperature-based fan
speed controller using an Arduino UNO. The system will monitor the ambient
temperature and adjust the fan speed accordingly, providing an efficient cooling
solution for various applications, such as electronic devices, rooms, or greenhouse
environments. This project aims to enhance comfort and energy efficiency by
automating fan operation based on real-time temperature readings.
Objectives
To design a temperature-based control system that adjusts the speed of a fan using
Arduino UNO.
To use a temperature sensor (such as the LM35 or DHT11) to measure ambient
temperature accurately.
To implement PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) to control the fan speed based on
temperature readings.
To create a user-friendly interface for monitoring temperature and fan speed.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Temperature Sensor: This block measures the ambient temperature and sends the
data to the Arduino.
Arduino UNO: Acts as the central processing unit that receives temperature readings
from the sensor, processes the data, and determines the required fan speed. It
generates a PWM signal to control the fan speed accordingly.
· Transistor (TIP120): Acts as a switch to control the power delivered to the fan based
on the PWM signal received from the Arduino
COMPONETS
Arduino UNO - 1
· Temperature Sensor (LM35 or DHT11) - 1
· DC Fan - 1
· Transistor (TIP120) - 1
· Diode (1N4001) - 1
· Resistors - 2 (1kΩ and 220Ω)
· Capacitors - 2 (100µF and 0.1µF)
· Breadboard - 1
· Jumper Wires - 10-15
· Power Supply -
Expected Outcomes
A functional temperature-based fan speed controller that automatically adjusts fan
speed based on ambient temperature.
A clear understanding of PWM control and temperature sensing using Arduino.
Enhanced energy efficiency in fan operation.
