Saturday, August 29, 2009

WATER LEVEL CONTROLLER

first part of project


INTRODUCTION

It is the circuit which will be used in house water tank, water tanks of buildings. It is a fully automatic circuit, if someone used this circuit then there is no need of fill the water tank daily, switch on/off the motor daily. It automatically operate without the permision of the user. Once the circuit operates, it will do their job for infinitely unless the circuit is damage.

PRINCIPLE

It is based upon the principle of conduction of water. We give earth to the water. When the water rises in the tank then the desired pins are conducting. Therefore the logic circuit acts as zero. It may be noted that the gates used in our circuit is made from the transister transister logic. If the input of any gate is kept open then it doesn’t mean that the input is zero. Open input acts as one. When we grounded the pin then it acts as zero.

continued to WATER LEVEL CONTROLLER 2

WATER LEVEL CONTROLLER 2


Second part of project

COMPONENTS USED

Gates:

Following are the gates used in project:

Nand gates: These gates which we used in project are made from the transister transister logics.These gates are embebbed in 7400 series. IC no. for the nand gate is 7400. This IC contain 4 two input nand gate. The ground voltage is given to the 7th pin whereas supply voltage is given to the 14th pin. The numbering is started in anticlockwise from the cut. The truth table for nand gate is:

A0 A1 Output

0 0 1

0 1 1

1 0 1

1 1 0

Not gates:

Not gate is also called an inverse gate because it inverse the input. IC no. for the not gate is 7404. It contain 6 two input not gate. Truth table for the not gate is

Input output

0 1

1 0

Selector switch:Selector switch is a rotating switch. It is many input one output switch.It select the particular input and fed it to the output. In our project we have three output from the logic circuit so one output is selected at a time with the help of selector switch.

Relay:Relay is a powerful component in the electronic world. It acts as a switch. It operates on logic operations. Relay consist of a copper coil. The output of any logic circuit is given to the relay. It consist of four pin. One pin is connected to the neutral, one is connected to the main 220V supply and other two is connected to the output of the logic gates. It works on the principle of magnetic field. When the output of the logic circuit is one means 5V, then a magnetic field is produced inside the coil. Due to this magnetic field a magnetic force occur. This force attract the iron piece which is mounted above the centre of the coil. As a result the circuit is completed and a relay gives a output of 220V. when the output of the logic gates is zero then 0V is applied to the relay. Therefore no magnetic field is produced inside the coil and relay acts as a open circuit.

Water pump:

Water pump is simply used to push the water from the ground to the tank. Water pump is off many types depending upon its types on the basis of size, wattage etc. A tripical used water pump is a rotating blade type pump. When the blades inside the pump is rotated then the pump release water with a high pressure.

Transformer:

We used step down transformer in our project. This transformer step down the 220V of AC supply to 5V. Thus the number of turns in the secondary winding is less then the number of turns in primary winding.

Diodes:Diode act as a switch. When the postive side of the battery is connected to the p side of the diode then it act as a closed switch but when the postive terminal is connected to the n side of the diode then it acts as a open switch.

Capactor:Capactor is used to store the charge. It allow the DC supply but block the ac supply. Thus it is used as a filter for the dc supply. In our project it is used in rectifier circuit for filter the dc output.

Bell:Bell is used simply to alert the consumer. Its one terminal is connected to the positive dc supply other is connected to the A3 terminal of the tank. When water rises to the A3 terminal then it is grounded and the circuit is completed and bell vibrates.

WORKING

Working with gates: Initially when the tank is empty then all the four pins in the tank are open. These open pins are acts as 1.Let us consider the case of output Q1 because other case of Q2 and Q3 are similar to the Q1. Output Q1 depends upon the two input that is A0 and A3. lets suppose the initially output of Q1 is zero. This output is fed back to the gate G6. The other input of the G6 is the output of G6’ not gate, which is zero thus the two inputs of the G6 is zero so the output of the G6 (which is nand gate) is 1. This output of G6(which is1) is fed back as the input of G5, other input of the G4 is also 1( as open pin A3 act as 1). So the output of the G5 which is Q1 is zero. Thus the output of the logic circuit is zero. When the output of the logic circuit is zero then relay acts as a closed switch (because initially the spring of the relay completed the circuit. The circuit only break when the magnetic field is produced. This magnetis field oppose the spring force and relay acts as open circuit) Therefore relay, switch on the motor and the tank starts filling.

Now suppose the initial output Q1 is 1. This output is fed back as the input of the G6. Other input of G6 is already 0. so the output of this nand gate is 1. This output is fed back as the input of G5 whose one input is already one. So output Q1 is again zero. Thus unless the initial conditions the output depends upon the pins A0 and A3 when the tank is empty.

When the motor starts running, the level of the water in the tank starts rising. When the level reaches the pin A0, it become zero because water is grounded. Again the output of G6’ become one,and one input of G6 is 1 and other is zero(feed back input). Thus the output of G6 become one. This output is fed back as the input of G5 thus the two input of G5 become one and the output become again zero. Thus motor runnig althrough water level reaches to A0.

When the level reaches to A3 ( whose one pin is already one) its one input become zero and the output of the Q1 becomes 1. when the output of the logic circuit is one then the relay acts as open circuit. Thus motor stops.

Again when we use the water, therefore water level starts decreasing. when the water level decreases from A3, one input become one. Initially when the level of the water is on A3 the output is one. So when water falls from this level, this output is fed back(which is one). Thus the two inputs of G6 become one, and output become zero. This zero is fed back as one input of G5(whose one input is one). Thus output of G5 again become one and the motor remain stops at this condition.

Now when the level decreases from A0 then again all the condition discussed above is applied(which we applied when the tank is empty). And the output of Q1 become zero and the motor starts running.

RESULTS

WHEN WATER RISES

A0

A1

A2

A3

Q1

Q2

Q3

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

WHEN WATER FALLS

A0

A1

A2

A3

Q1

Q2

Q3

0

0

0

0

1

1

1

0

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

1

1

1

1

0

0

0

PURPOSE OF THREE OUTPUTS:

When we select the output Q1, it means that motor is only on when the tank is empty completely.

When we select the output Q2, it means that motor is only on when the water level in the tank is 1/3. Thus when the water level decrease from 1/3 level of the tank, motor automatically on and fil the tank again.

When we select the output Q3, it mean the motor is on only when the water level in the tank is 2/3.

ADVANTAGES

These three output is given to the selector switch. The selector switch selects only one output at a time. Thus we select the output level according to our need. For example in some areas there is lot of electric cuts, so they want their tanks filled with water all the time because of lack of regular electricity. So in our circuit they select the output Q3. The advantage of this is that, the level of water in their tanks will always above two third of the tank.

SOURCE OF DC SUPPLY:

A step down transformer is used. This transformer step down the 220V of ac to 5V. This 5V is given to the to the wheatstone bridge. Wheatstone bridge consist of 4 diodes and a capacter. Two diodes are set with same polarity whereas the other diodes are set with different polarity as the arm of the bridge. When the cycle of the ac is positive, the two diodes is forward biased whereas other two are reversed biased. The output is taken across the capactor which gives the pure dc supply.

ROLE OF LED:

Full form of LED is light emitting diode. When LED is forward biased it glows. So these LED ars used to indicate the level of the water. We give 5V to all the LED and other pin are dipped in 5 different levels in water. LED only glows when the water reaches the pins. Thus the level of the water is determined with the help of these LED’s.

ELECTRIC BELL:

Electric bell is used for the indication of the tank filled signal. To take the advantage of this bell, it depends upon the interest of the user because it is connected to the on\off switch. If some one does not want any bell signal, then they switch off the bell. One input of this bell is directly connected to the positive terminal of dc supply whereas the other input is connected to the A3 pin. When the water reaches the level A3, this terminal is grounded and the circuit of the bell is completed.

MANUAL ON \ OFF SWITCH:

This switch is introduced for more advantage of the user. When this switch is on then the motor on directly and at this condition the logic circuit is off. This is done with the help of the two way switch. When we switch on the motor manually then the logic action off automatically. And when we switch off this manual switch then the logic circuit operates automatically.

ADVANTAGE OF THIS MANUAL SWITCH:

Suppose someone know that the light is gone after 10 minutes and he wants to fill the tank before the electricity gone. So at this condition, the manual switch is very helpful. To take more advantage from this manual switch, switch on the bell.

POWER SWITCH:

Power switch is simply used to isolate the circuit from the main, when we don’t used this circuit.

APPLICATIONS

It is very useful circuit in case of areas facing electricity problems. It will help a lot due to its automatic on/off operation and there is no necessity that tank must be empty to start the motor, but can be adjusted to one-third or two-third of level.

Friday, August 28, 2009

OVER VOLTAGE INDICATOR ALARM

First part of project
For complete project go to




INTRODUCTION

Importance of this circuit is in those areas , where is unregulated voltage supplies . As we know that we are using many electronic appliances in our daily life for both home and industrial purposes. Many of them only works on some suitable voltage range , and even over voltages can harm those appliances . If voltage indicator alarm is connected to same supply , if voltage increases from preset voltage then it beeps , then we can disconnect power supply,thus can protect our appliances.

PRINCIPLE

Zener diode can be used as voltage regulator to provide a constant dc voltage from a source whose voltage may vary appreciably .Variation in supply voltage give the net voltage(difference of regulated voltage and varied voltage) to relay, which in thus activates buzzer.

COMPONENTS USED

· Zener diode

· Transistor

· Diodes

· Electrolytic capacitor

· Relay

· Preset

· Transformer

· Buzzer

· Resistors

CONSTRUCTION

High Voltage indication alarm can be divided into two blocks

· Dc power supply

· Voltage regulator circuit

Voltage regulator circuit-The simplest voltage regulator uses just a resistor and a zener diode. In the circuit diagram you can see a resistor (R1) and a zener diode (CR1) connected across a power supply. The resistor is connected to the positive (+ve) supply wire and the zener diode anode is connected to the zero volt (ground) wire. At the junction of these two components the voltage is clamped by the zener diode to its specified voltage .

continued to OVER VOLTAGE REGULATOR 2

OVER VOLTAGE INDICATOR ALARM 2



WORKING

The electric power is almost exclusively generated , transmitted and distributed in the form of ac because of economic consideration,but for operation of this device , dc supply is required.in this device for obtaining dc supply ,bridge rectifier is used.

For both positive and negative swings of the transformer, there is a forward path through the diode bridge. Both conduction paths cause current to flow in the same direction through the load resistor, accomplishing full-wave rectification. While one set of diodes is forward biased,the other is reversed baised and effectively eliminated from the circuit.

The simplest voltage regulator uses just a resistor and a zener diode. In the circuit diagram you can see a resistor (R1) and a zener diode (CR1) connected across a power supply. The resistor is connected to the positive (+ve) supply wire and the zener diode anode is connected to the zero volt (ground) wire. At the junction of these two components the voltage is clamped by the zener diode to its specified voltage .This method is OK for low currents but the resistor becomes too hot if larger currents are needed. To cope with this problem we can add the NPN transistor. Now the transistor passes the current required at the output.

The limiting factors are the amount of heat generated by R1, CR1 and Q1 since all excess voltage must be shed as heat. Let the supply voltage increases which will cause the output voltage Eout to increase. An increase in output voltage Vout will result in decrease of V-be (base- emitter voltage) will reduce the level of conduction. This will lead to increase in collector- emitter resistance of transistor causing an increase in collector to emitter voltage as a result the output voltage will be reduced, thus output voltage will remain constant.As the preset voltage is given to the zener diode then this voltage(Eout) is regulated and remains constant by zener diode. As the AC voltage increases, it increases the rectified voltage. Thus this new voltage (over voltage) differs from Vz. Net difference of these two voltages is given to relay which thus beeps the buzzer and therefore can protect our appliances from being damaged by over-voltage.

RESULTS

as this instrument beeps on over voltage ,so when the preset voltage is lesser then 220 volts ,and it is connected to a home ac supply ,then it beeps ,which indicates that the input voltage is greater than the preset voltage. we can set any value of preset voltage ,thus can detect the over voltage corresponding to preset voltage by sound of beep.

COMPARISON BETWEEN THE PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL LAYOUT

Theoretically we have assume voltage (Eout) across voltage regulator at constant, means which does not vary during whole operation. But practically it varies with change in temperature due to change in transistor currents.

ADVANTAGES

· It has very less cost.

· Its working range is high.

· As in the voltage regulator , resistor is replaced by transistor so it can work at high currents.

DISADVANTAGES

Zener breakdown voltage andtransistor voltage Vbe depends on temperature , thus regulated voltage Vout varies.

APPLICATIONS

· It can be used as a voltage regulator circuit.

· It is used in electrical appliances to protect from high voltages.

· It can be used as warning alarm in industries.

TOUCH SWITCH

Part 1 of project

For complete project go to http://electronicsforengineers.blogspot.com/search/label/TOUCH%20SWITCH%20PROJECT

INTRODUCTION

Touch switch is a device which produces high output(led glow) when its plate is touched. It is basically used for security systems. The actual concept behind touching the plate of touch alarm is its grounding. It glows led only for the time for which it is in contact with the ground.

The main component used in touch switch is 555 timer. The 555 timer has high output for certain time interval which depends upon the triggering of device. This output is used to glow the led.

PRINCIPLE

The touch switch is based on the principle of triggering of 555 timer by a negative pulse which is given by touching its touch-pad. Once triggering is done, then oscillations are produced and circuit starts working. When it stops working after some specific time interval, it will not start again by itself, until a new trigger is given.

COMPONENTS USED

a) Resistance :

Here two resistances are used of 100 k and 4.7 M Ω as shown in circuit diagram. The function of the 4.7 M Ω resistance is to control the sensitivity of the touch switch.

b) Voltage Source :

The 9 V DC battery is used to provide electrical energy to the circuit.

c) 555 Timer :

The 555 timer is the main component used. It is a pulse-generating circuit consisting of 8 pins. Pin 1 and pin 2 act as a touch plate of the touch alarm and the battery is connected to the 8th pin.

d) Led: Led glows when plate is touched.

continued to TOUCH SWITCH 2

TOUCH SWITCH 2

part 2 of the project

CONSTRUCTION

This circuit uses a 555 timer as the bases of the touch switch. You can learn more about 555 timers in the Learning section on my site. When the plate is touched the 555 timer is triggered and the output on pin 3 goes high turning on the LED and the for a certain period of time. The time that the LED on is based on the values of the capacitor and resistor connected to pin 6 & 7. The 10M resistor on pin 2 causes the the circuit to be very sensitive touch.

WORKING

When the plate is touched, 555 timer is triggered and the output on pin 3 goes high which turns the buzzer on for certain period of time.

Now let us see what actually happens in 555 timer when the plate is touched.

As shown in figure, when the plate is touched, actually a negative going pulse is given to the pin 2, due to which the output of the comparator goes high. This transition of the output of comparator leads to the production of pulse. This changes the state of the flip-flop from low to high and hence the output of 555 timer goes high as shown in figure. This output is used to glow led. Output remains high as long as triggering pulse is applied. Due to this reason, the buzzer sounds as long as the plate is touched and it stops immediately after the touch is removed.

When output of the timer is high, it turns off the transistor Q1. Now the resistance Ra is open circuited. Now the voltage at point A is +Vcc which turns the output of comparator 1 high which further changes the output of the flip-flop from high to low state and hence the output of 555 timer becomes low and the led stops glowing..

RESULT

When touch plate is touched then led glows.

ADVANTAGES

  • The touch security is cheap in cost and hence can be used for house security at doors.

  • It is useful circuit for dusty conditions.

  • It is very useful in rainy conditions.

DISADVANTAGES

Since 555 timer works in a range of 5 to 15 V so it can't be used for higher voltages and hence its sensitivity is less and can't be used for security of banks etc. APPLICATIONS

The major applications of touch switch are given below :

a) It is basically used in security systems in banks, homes, and other private sectors and offices.

b) This device can be implied to continuously check out the grounding of other appliances.

Monday, August 24, 2009

ROBOT COMBAT PROJECT




It is a robotic game based upon the fighting of two robot rats. Robots are controlled with wireless remote control which are worked in infrared range
Each robot has a balloon and three needles attached in front of it. Winner robot is one who burst the balloon of another .
It has two parts:-
ELECTRONIC PART: Electronic part consist of wireless remote control, 89c51 microcontroller, TSOP 1738 infrared sensor, 555 timer, diodes, capacitors, resistors.
MECHANICAL PART: It consist of wooden board, robotic body, dc motors, wheels, shaft, wires, axils etc
Two players played it with the help of two different remote control which are operated upon different frequency ranges to avoid interference.
TRANSMITTER AND RECEIVER ARE IN NEXT POSTS.

ROBOT COMBAT RECEIVER


ROBOT COMBAT TRANSMITTER



Hyderabad – Nanotechnology’s First Magazine in India


A new nanotechnology magazine entitled the Nano Digest is a monthly magazine that recently landed on newsstands; this is India’s first nanotech based magazine. Professor C.N.R. Rao, the renowned scientist and Indian Nanotechnology’s father, recently unveiled the first edition.
About a year and a half ago, the Indian Government began the National Nano Mission. In a cover story presented in the first issue of the Nano Digest, an English magazine, Prof. CNR Rao, Chairman of Nano Mission asserted that nanotech researchers have been requesting government investment in the development and research of nanotechnology and nanoscience for quite a while. For further information click
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Tuesday, August 18, 2009

4G TECHNOLOGY

The design of 4G will be based on OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing), which is the key enabler of 4G technology. Other technological aspects of 4G are adaptive processing and smart antennas, both of which will be used in 3G networks and enhance rates when used in with OFDM. Currently 3G networks still send there data digitally over a single channel, OFDM is designed to send data over hundreds of parallel streams, thus increasing the amount of information that can be sent at a time over traditional CDMA networks.
 
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