ABSTRACT

The project presents a simple design and implementation of a remote controlled

fan regulator. It enables the user to operate a fan regulator from approximately 10

meters away. The remote transmits using an infrared light-emitting diode. This is

decoded by a receiver, since the receiver only switches when the tone is received.

The system was broken down into simpler functional blocks namely; infra-red

transmitter, infra-red sensor, signal amplifier, control interface, output control

logic, load and display unit.

Theories of design, construction, and equations were clearly expressed in this

write-up which clarifies how materials were used for the entire project.

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 2.1: Basic resistor…………………………………………….………….4

FIGURE 2.2: Capacitor symbols……… ………………….………………………6

FIGURE 2.3: Simple low pass filter…………………………….…………………7

FIGURE 2.4: Diode symbol…………..……………………………………………7

FIGURE 2.5: Light emitting diode (LED)…………..……………………………..8

FIGURE 2.6: Seven segment led displays…………………………………...……..9

FIGURE 2.7: Full wave rectifier using four diodes (bridge rectifier)………..…...10

FIGURE 2.8a: Monostable mode……………………………..…………………..12

FIGURE 2.8b: Astable mode………………………..……………………………12

FIGURE 2.9: Decade counter……………………….……………………………13

FIGURE 2.10: Optocoupler FC (moc3021)……………………………….……..14

FIGURE 2.11: Triac symbol………………………………….………………….16

FIGURE 2.12: Top view of 78XX………………………………….……………18

FIGURE 2.13: A Tsop17 in a circuit…..................................................................19

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FIGURE 2.14: Basic transformer………………………………………………....20

FIGURE 2.15: Block diagram of a remote control fan regulator…………………21

FIGURE 3.1: power supply circuit………………………………………………..24

FIGURE 3.2: Tone generator………………...…………………………………...25

FIGURE 3.3 Application circuit of Tsop 1736…………………..……………….26

FIGURE 3.4: Pulse generator circuit…………………..………………………….27

FIGURE 3.5: Pin configuration of MOC 3021 and BT 136………………..…….29

FIGURE 3.6: A common cathode seven and IC driver……………………….….30

FIGURE 3.7: Circuit diagram of a remote control fan regulator………………...32

FIGURE 4.1: Transmitter casing………………………………………………...39

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 LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 2.1: Resistor color code values…………………………………………..5

TABLE 4.1: Bill of quantities……………………………………………………40

ABBREVIATIONS
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A.C – Alternating current

D – Diode

Emf – Electromotive force

e – Back e.m.f

I – current through a conductor

LED – Light emitting diode

T – Transformer

Vcc – Voltage at collector of transistor

Vr – Ripple voltage

R – Electrical resistance

IC – Integrated circuit

DC – Direct current

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CONTENTS PAGES

Title

page………………………………………………………………………………..i

Certification………………………………………………………………………..ii

Dedication ………………………………………………………………………...iii

Acknowledgement ………………………………………………………………...iv

Abstract …………………………………………………………………………....v

List of figures ……………………………………..……………………………... vi

List of tables …………………………………….………………………….……viii

Abbreviations ………………………………….………………………………….ix

Table of contents…………………………………………………………………..x

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1Introduction……………………………………………………………………1

1.2Introduction of topic…………………………………………………………...2

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW OF CIRCUIT COMPONENTS

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2.1 Introduction…………………………………………………………………….3

2.2 Theory behind the work………………………………………………………..3

2.3 Resistors………………………………………………………………………..3

2.4 Capacitors………………………………………………………………………5

2.5 Filter…………………………………………………………………………….6

2.6 Diode……………………………...……………………………………………7

2.6.1 Light emitting diode (LED)…………………………...……………………...8

2.6.2 Seven segment display………………………...……………………………...8

2.7 Battery……………………………….…………………………………………9

2.8 Bridge Rectifier………………………….……………………………………..9

2.9 Timer ICs………………………………………………………………..…….10

2.9.1 Monostable multivibrator…………………………………………………...10

2.9.2 Astable multivibrator……………………………………………..…………11

2.10 Decade counter …………………………………………………….………..13

2.11 Opto Isolator………………………………………………………………..13

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2.12 Binary code decimal to seven segment driver……………………………...15

2.13 Triac………………………………………………………………………..16

2.14 IC voltage regulators ………………………………………………………17

2.15 Transformer…………..…………………………………………………….19

CHAPTER THREE: DESIGN OF A REMOTE CONTROL FAN

REGULATOR

3.1 Introduction……………………………………………………………….….22

3.2 Design specifications…………………………………………………….…...22

3.3 Design of rectification circuit…………………………………………….…..23

3.4 Design of the infra-red transmitter…………………………………….……..24

3.5 Design of infra-red sensor & amplifier stage………………………….……..26

3.6 Pulse generator stage………………………………………………….……...27

3.7 Design of control logic……………………………………………………….28

3.8 Power driver………………………………………………………………….28

3.9 Binary decimal driver & seven segment display………………………….….30

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CHAPTER FOUR: CONSTRUCTION, TESTING AND RESULTS

4.1 Construction………………………………………………………..…………36

4.2 Tools and materials used for construction of the project……..………………36

4.3 Construction procedure………………………………………………………..37

4.3.1 Components layout and arrangement……………………………...………..37

4.3.2 Positioning and soldering of components…………………………...………38

4.4 Precautions observed in the construction……………………………………..38

4.5 Casing…………………………………………………………………………39

4.6 Bill of quantities ……………………………...………………………………40

4.7 Testing……………………..………………………………………………….42

4.8 Results……………………….………………………………………………..42

CHAPTER FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Conclusion……………………………………………………...……………..44

5.2 Recommendation…………………………………………………….……….44

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REFERENCE……………………………………………………………….…...45