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Automatic Clothesline Retrieval System for Household Use
INTRODUCTION
Background of the Study
The basic form of clotheslines became an integral part of both the urban and
country life in the Philippines. Over the decades, there were multiple inventions and
improvements made on the original model to create a tool that will be optimal for
drying clothes. Not only was the focus laid on effectiveness but also on comfort and
time. In the Philippines, a typical clothesline made up of plastic rope, metal wire, or
cord using clothespins to fasten clothes for drying is still predominantly used unlike in
other countries. The conventional way of drying clothes in the Philippines presents
certain degree of inconvenience and health risk. When it comes to unforeseen weather
condition such as sudden rainfall, it is inconvenient and time consuming to retrieve
back the clothes one by one after hanging them from a typical household clothesline.
Aside from this underlying issue, health concerns also arise due to the probability of
rain becoming what is commonly known as acid rain. Acid rain can be considered a
health hazard since pollutants that cause acid rain – sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen
oxides (NO) – interact in the atmosphere to form fine sulfate and nitrate particles that
can be transported long distances by winds and inhaled deep into people's lungs.
Many scientific studies have identified a relationship between elevated levels of fine
particles and increased illness and premature death from heart and lung disorders,
such as asthma and bronchitis (United States Environmental Protection Agency [U.S.
EPA], 2016). To address this problem, the project seeks to bring precise control over
conventional clotheslines by focusing on the automation of what is apparently the
most important variable when drying clothes ‒ weather condition.
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The year 1830 marked the first known use of the word clothesline according to
Merriam-Webster and based on the same source, the word clothesline is defined as a
line (as a length of cord or wire) stretched over some distance for hanging and drying
clothes. A published article dating back from 1860 written by June Torcasio, based on
historical photographic evidence that she has examined, she has been able to conclude
that Umbrella Clotheslines or Rotary Washing Lines could have been installed as
early as 1860. This took place in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In recent years,
there has been increased interest in improving the quality, use and model of
clotheslines. There have been a number of factors that have contributed to this
interest. For example, in 1911, Gilbert Toyne, a local Geelong farrier, wheelwright,
and blacksmith in Melbourne, Australia had first patented his Aeroplane Rotary
Clothes Hoist 73 years before the Hills Hoist was developed. In 1945, Lancelot
(Lance) Leonard Hill developed Hills Hoist in Adelaide, South Australia. Since
1946, Hills Clotheslines have been known throughout the world for quality, durability
and sustainability. Today, these products are known as Umbrella Clotheslines in
North America and Australia or Rotary Washing Lines in Europe. Starting around the
mid 1950's extruded clothesline became available into the market which is made of
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that is extruded over synthetic fibers or a small wire. This
presented many benefits including that it is waterproof and will not rot with extended
usage. Thus, it is much easier to clean than a traditional cotton clothesline. Today,
people most often refer to this product as Clothesline Wire. In the Philippines,
however, commonly used clotheslines are made up usually with plastic rope or metal
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Problems of the Study
By investigating current, timely and relevant issues pertaining to the conventional
method of laundry system practiced in the Philippines, the material attests that there is
a need apparently to eliminate inconvenience caused by such accepted norm.
Problems arise concerning extended manual labor and obstruction in time
management as far as drying the laundry is concerned. Aside from these problems, it
is evident based from previous research conducted in 2014 by Department of Health
(DOH) that such practice may cause common illnesses like influenza and waterborne
infections as a result of exposing someone to rain in prolonged basis of time. Rain
lowers the body's temperature which in turn makes the enzymes in our body work less
efficiently. The immune system is dependent on these enzymes therefore rain may
cause these common illnesses.
Objective of the Study
The objective of the material is to survey feasible solution for household
laundry issue of drying clothes. The research focused on the household environment
to determine a statistical analysis based on the collected sample data and make
recommendations based on the outcome of the study. The expected outcome of the
research was investigating the feasibility of using an automatic retrieval system for
convenient retrieve-in of clothes during presence of the rain.
Hypothesis
It is inconvenient to retrieve back the clothes from the clothesline especially

during the rain. This can be prevented by using an automatic clothesline retriever
system. If this automatic clothesline retriever system can prevent such
inconvenience, then individuals who implement this system can ease their burden.

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Significance of the Study
The undertaking of the study facilitates technical information specifically
pertaining to what the retrieval system does, how to assemble the components
altogether, how to use it, and what can go wrong. In effect, the behavior and function
of each components involved in the circuitry could be fairly investigated and the core
restrictions are anticipated in particular to avoid troubleshooting phase in the process.
In the electronics field, as much as the theoretical concepts adapt to both early and
current state of technology relating to the study of the said project, the subsystems
involved are widely used for other applications. In general, the study and construction
of this retrieval system contained in the material provides theoretical foundation and
practical knowledge pertaining to rain detector circuit, light sensor, solar panels,
Arduino Uno module, various Arduino shields, limit switches, Android platform
application, and DC motor. The project aims that the material content, as a reference
guide, is both accessible and fundamental to all relevant fields of study engaging into
studies of Arduino programming, Android programming, and motor drivers.
Scope and Delimitations
Most electronic devices require DC voltage in order to operate properly. Voltage
coming from the battery is of this type. However, ample use of batteries to power up
devices generates considerably high electrical expenses. In order to subdue this, a
solar panel is implemented in the design as a better alternative to generate lesser cost
of electricity and to take advantage of the solar energy coming from the sun.

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
This project concentrates to the extent in which the results of the study are
generalized among middle-aged women who particularly do the laundry task in a
household setting either as a household helper or as a household member. Since the
problem revolves around laundry issues concerning health, time management, and
convenience, the project is intended for controlling a clothesline automatically. This
project is mostly based on Arduino Uno syntax codes programmed into the Arduino
microcontroller. With instant detection of the presence of rain using the rain sensor,
hung clothes are moved astride the clothesline for retrieve-in since the DC motor
becomes operational. To prevent travel of an object in a mechanism past some
predetermined point, limit switches are used. When an object (laundry clothes) comes
into contact with the actuator, the device operates the contacts to make or break an
electrical connection. The program code in Arduino also functions as the instruction
set for the Bluetooth Shield which integrates a Serial Bluetooth module for
transparent wireless serial communication. The purpose is to let the user have the
option for wireless control over a distance using a mobile device. As to allow control
using a mobile device over the clothesline system, a software application is
programmed for the Android operating system (OS) of the device by using MIT App
Inventor. To make it easy to connect cables and devices to the correct Arduino pins, a
Sensor Shield is used. A sensor shield is not an active device. It simply connects the
Arduino pins to many connectors that are ready to use to connect to sensors and other
parts with simple cables. By using solar panel, the power source of the system comes
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time, by incorporating light sensor into the system, it enables the pulley system to be
operational thus making the clothes also in retrieve-in mode.
It is important to note that this approach to automatic clothesline system carries
with it questions of relative efficiency, compatibility issues and excessive power
consumption. One of the biggest constraints in Wireless Sensor Network Technology
is energy consumption. Several wireless sensors utilize different approaches to
conserve energy, but the energy stored is eventually exhausted and a new power
source (battery) is needed. Majority of the batteries have less than a year lifespan in
moderate use. Some advances have been made in the battery technology. One such
advancement includes using batteries made with Lithium Thionyl Chloride, which is
advertised to have a ten-year shelf life under certain condition. However, it is
inconvenient to replace and dispose of dead batteries, which can be toxic to the
environment. For many WSN applications, energy harvesting is more attractive that is
why solar panels are used in the system. Regarding compatibility of the mobile
devices in controlling the system, it is only possible with phones having Android OS.
Relative efficiency comes with the maximum capacity of the clothesline to support
the weight of the clothes, the maximum coverage and length of the clothesline, and
the range of control specifically pertaining to the Bluetooth-based Android
application.
Prior art includes a retractable clothesline called Austral Retractaway 40 (Figure
1) developed by Austral Clothes Hoists, a clothesline company manufacturing a full
range of clotheslines in Australia. This retractable clothesline is a heavy-duty
clothesline that can hold a huge wash load for a family of 4 or 5. It has a unique line
tension system that extends up to 8 meters, and retracts back to the wall when not in
use. The long line length of this model is appropriate for narrow spaces. Any

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supporting posts can be fixed into the ground (grass or soil), or bolted down on top of
an existing concrete area (plated post version). While the system is capable and
robust, it is also very expensive and has limited functionalities. The Austral pricing
chart (Figure 2) shows that the price of the product is about $200. A typical Filipino
household investment with such product is less probable given its limited
functionalities and lack of positive feedback supporting the viability of the product.
Hence, a more appealing alternative must prove to be more integrated in terms of the
hardware used and must be cheaper to produce while maintaining diverse
functionalities, resulting in a feasible design and thus replacing the existing
clothesline trends while at the same time significantly improving the efficiency and
functionality of the application of clothesline.
Figure 1. Austral Retractaway 40 retractable clothesline
Figure 2. Austral Retractaway 40 price chart

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Smart homes aim to provide enhanced convenience and comfort, energy
efficiency, security and surveillance. It is claimed by market researchers that majority
of homes will be outfitted with home automation systems in the very near future
(Kumar & Lee, 2014). A project called “Android Based Smart Home System with
Control via Bluetooth and Internet Connectivity” has some resemblance to the
prototype made in this project considering that they are both controlled by
smartphones. Although they can be both controlled via Bluetooth, this smart home
system can also be controlled via Internet. The system is designed to control more
than the switching functionality, such as security and surveillance (incorporating door
locks, gate control, fire detection, and intrusion detection with alarm and
notifications), user authentication for accessing the smart home system, energy
management, and automatic home environment control. Furthermore, the system also
supports voice activation for switching functionalities.
In this present age, people live a very busy life. In such a situation, a person will
always find ways of saving time. Household chores are the ones that are most dreaded
upon. Especially for working women it becomes difficult to handle both home and
office work together (Pandey , Kaushik, Kumar Jha, Kapse, 2014). The similarity
between the Autonomous Home Cleaning Robot to Automatic Clothesline Retrieval
System is that both application of the system has proven to be an efficient way of
saving time. In addition, in both systems, the DC motors are being controlled by
microcontroller. The microcontroller is makes both system automatic. The
microcontroller is programmed in such a way that it takes the decision and changes
the path of the robot as per the sensor inputs to avoid the obstacles. A timer is used to
set the time limit for the cleaning process. The microcontroller of clothesline system

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is programmed to retrieve in and out the clothes whenever rain sensor and LDR
circuit are triggered.
The rain sensor module (Figure 3) is an easy tool for rain detection. It can be
used as a switch when raindrop falls through the raining board and also for measuring
rainfall intensity. The module features a rain board and the control board that is
separate for more convenience, power indicator LED and an adjustable sensitivity
through a potentiometer.
Figure 3. Rain sensor module
A drive system for the clothesline system should be efficient enough to provide
good movement to the string of the clothesline. The capability of any drive is the
measure of load it can withheld. In order to carry load the current required is also large.
Huh and Lee (1995) said that it would be possible to have accurate speed control for
wide range of speed without torque ripple. The proposed system in the material inhibits
the capacity to gain the desired speed control without the need of any kind of torque
control algorithm. Using an H bridge motor driver (Figure 4), this enables a voltage to
be applied across a load in either direction. An H bridge is used in the clothesline system
to allow DC motors to run forwards or backwards.

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Figure 4. H-bridge motor driver
Android technology has been integrated to substantiate a secure control channel.
In a prototype called “Solar-Powered Android-Based Speed Control of DC Motor via
Secure Bluetooth” made by Indian engineers Abhishek Khanna and Priya Ranjan, DC
motor is being controlled using smartphone and microcontroller. It is solar-powered
and smartphone control can be accessed via Bluetooth similar to the clothesline
prototype in this project. However, the difference is that in the prototype made by
Khanna and Ranjan smartphone send to and receive data from the microcontroller
while the retrieval system prototype in this project is made such that the smartphone
can only send data to the microcontroller via Bluetooth.
Mobile monitoring system has realized its potential by use of powerful features
of Android platform. App Inventor for Android (Figure 5) is an open-source web
application originally provided by Google, and now maintained by the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology (MIT). It allows newcomers to computer programming to
create software applications for the Android operating system (OS). It uses a
graphical interface, very similar to Scratch and the StarLogo TNG user interface,
which allows users to drag-and-drop visual objects to create an application that can
run on Android devices. In creating App Inventor, Google drew upon significant prior
research in educational computing, as well as work done within Google on online

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development environments. App Inventor and the projects on which it is based are
informed by constructionist learning theories, which emphasizes that programming
can be a vehicle for engaging powerful ideas through active learning. As such, it is
part of an ongoing movement in computers and education that began with the work
of Seymour Papert and the MIT Logo Group in the 1960s and has also manifested
itself with Mitchel Resnick's work on Lego Mindstorms and StarLogo.
(Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 2015)
Figure 5. MIT App Inventor Blocks Screen
Xie, Zhou, Li and Jia (2012) stated that development of user friendly interface,
terminal security, data push module and data analytical module are among the design
aspects of mobile monitoring system based on Android. Therefore, the smart phone
mobile monitoring system under Android system is supplementary role for original
scene monitoring system.
The concept of a free, renewable and inexhaustible supply of electricity
harvested from the sun is an ideal scenario toward which many governments and
green activists are striving. According to the Energy Savings Trust, the fastest growth
in energy usage stems not from gas-guzzling cars or expanding jet travel, but from

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consumer electronic devices (Sangani, 2007). One organization striving to improve
the efficiency of current solar cells is the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre
(IMEC), a research facility on the outskirts of Leuven in Belgium. Beaucarne’s team
is also looking at manufacturing thin film solar cells on low-cost substrates such as
glass or ceramics. The main challenge, as stated by Beaucarne, was to improve
surface passivation (a process to protect it from oxidation or contamination).
Moreover, according to Sangani, the use of solar power cells could prove a step
forward in extending the time they can function while not plugged in- although
significant obstacles would have to be overcome.
Solar panels (Figure 6) are one of the most promising renewable technologies.
For solar panel installations, knowledge of the optimum tilt angle is important to have
the maximum annual or seasonal energy yield. The annual optimum tilt angle is
dependent on many factors such as the latitude of the location and the weather
condition. In an urban application, the optimum tilt angle can be affected by the
surrounding obstacles. Consequently, new concerns such as shading or sky blocking
effects have to be taken into consideration. In this paper, a simple method is proposed
based on a modified sky model to calculate the optimum angle of installation for the
urban applications. The obtained results demonstrate the dependency of the optimum
angle of installation on the latitude, weather condition and surroundings. Researchers
claim that for small values of latitude, the optimum annual tilt angle is closer to the
location’s latitude, while for the higher ones, it is smaller in comparison to the
latitude. Therefore, both the latitude and the climate condition should be considered
for calculation of the optimum tilt angle. The proposed method has been applied to a
typical urban case and the result reveals the dependency of the optimum tilt angle to

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the surrounding obstacles. According to Siraki and Pillay (2012), in addition to the
latitudes and the weather conditions, the influence of the surrounding obstacles on
optimum tilt angle should be considered when choosing the installation angles. It
should be observed that not only the optimum tilt angle is influenced by the
obstructions but also the optimum azimuth.
Design of experiment is an important method to develop a model of the most
influential, independent and controllable factors. In this paper, the studied factors
under the experimental conditions showed that the most significant factors that affects
the output power of the solar panel; are the direction, angle, and their interaction. The
developed model can be used to predict the output power under the same tested
conditions. This model has a chance for optimization that will be done as a future
work. A new model will be needed under different experimental conditions (Aburub,
Kapourchali, Jewell & Aravinthan, 2014).
Figure 6. Solar Panel
The popularity of wireless communication application is increased specially in
the ISM band which provides services for free. Bluetooth is one of the technology in
unlicensed band which becomes very useful nowadays in many short rage application
because of its advantages like low power consumption, low cost, low size, universal

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applicability, multiple simultaneous link. The Bluetooth Shield (Figure 7) integrates a
Serial Bluetooth module. It can be easily used with Arduino for transparent wireless
serial communication.
Figure 7. Bluetooth Module
Due to progress in related technologies in the past decades, the Bluetooth
specification was developed in 1999 to substitute cables connecting portable or
desktop devices and to build low-cost wireless networks. It emphasizes low
complexity, power consumption, and cost target. It is crucial to implement digital
baseband processing of Bluetooth in hardware and desirable to integrate the whole
system on a chip to achieve the power and cost objective. Baseband modules as IP
(intellectual property) cores enable those higher levels of integration through SOC
(system-on-chip) design and reduce time to market.
The tasks that the baseband module should perform vary significantly depending
on the Bluetooth application. For the simplest applications, such as wireless headsets
or cellular phone add-on dongles, even the entire application as well as a basic part of
baseband layer protocols may be implemented in software on the baseband processor.
Complex ones, on the other hand, expect the baseband controller to support full
baseband and host controller interface (HCI) functions, while the more complex upper
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In this application of wireless portable memory access there are two main parts.
One is DTE with Bluetooth transceiver and another is portable memory module. The
simple architecture is as shown in Figure 8 as per the figure the DTE may be anything
like Personal computer with Bluetooth transceiver or Bluetooth enabled laptop etc.,
which will be work as Master and another side module work as a Slave (Pannar,
Dwivedi & Wandra, 2010).
Figure 8. System Overview

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CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The conceptual paradigm (Figure 9) represents the system model of the project
adapting to a timely, systematic and technical approach in solving the problems
presented in this material. For inputs, solar power charging is adapted to run and
supply power to the system whereas Arduino embedded coding is the foundation for
control and automation of the design. The process involves detection of rain using a
simple rain sensor circuit. It is incorporated in the system which functions mainly to
activate pulley mechanism once rain is detected hence signaling retrieve-in of clothes.
To initialize retrieve-out, rain must be wiped off from the rain sensor circuit
signifying that the system is yet once again ready to sense possible occurrence of rain.
Operation of both retrieve-in and retrieve-out incorporates an H-bridge module as a
motor driver for programmable retrieve-in and retrieve-out of the clothes.
Input Process Output

rain sensor Arduino Uno motor
light sensor H-bridge driver
Figure 9. Input and output process of the automatic clothesline model

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND RESEARCH DESIGN
Block Diagram and Picture Diagram
Figure 10. Picture Diagram of the System
Figure 11. Block diagram of the system

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A 12-volt rechargeable battery which is charged by a 20-watt, 12-volt solar
panel technically serves as the power source to all modules and shields that constitute
the whole system. The motor driver which is fed by the battery functions as the
control input for driving the motor and supplies a 5-volt source for the Arduino
module. The Arduino module will then supply enough voltage for the rain sensor, the
LDR, and the Bluetooth module. Both sensors are intended as switching devices for
activation of automatic retrieve-in and out of clothes. The Bluetooth module on the
other hand feeds a signal to the pin output of the Arduino for triggering which
consequently feeds a control signal to the motor driver which then operates the DC
motor whether it is in forward or retrieve mode. Limit switches will then cause the
motor to stop its operation at the base terminals of the clothesline preventing the
travel of clothes in the mechanism past some predetermined point, mechanically
operated by the motion of the clothes themselves.
Flowchart
This flow chart represents the algorithm used and the workflow or control
process in the system. The system first identifies if it is in auto mode or manual mode
of operation. In the auto mode, the system detects presence of rain and light intensity
that will trigger the motor such that it moves forward or moves to retrieve in the
clothes. Moreover, there are limit switches that serve as stop button for the motor.
While in the manual mode, the system is controlled manually. A Bluetooth device
will scan for the device (Bluetooth module), then the Bluetooth device sends
command that will make the motor active.

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Figure 12.a. System Flow Chart

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Figure 12.b. System Flow Chart

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METHODOLOGY
Methods of Research Used
To be able to gather the necessary data, a descriptive method is utilized using
qualitative approach. This type of research methods involve describing in detail
specific situation using research tools like interviews, surveys, and observations. In
this case, qualitative research such as this is primarily exploratory in nature. It is used
to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations. It provides
insights into the problem or helps to develop ideas or hypotheses for potential
quantitative research. Qualitative Research is also used to uncover trends in thought
and opinions, and dive deeper into the problem. As the sample size is typically small,
respondents are selected to fulfill a given quota. (Sanchez, 1998)
Saunders et al (2003) defines the descriptive survey method as one which
looks with intense accuracy at the phenomena of the moment and then describes
precisely what the researcher sees. Descriptive research design is concerned with
describing characteristics of a problem. Questionnaires and interviews are the two
methods used to elicit information in a descriptive research. Descriptive research
design helps portray an accurate profile of persons, events and situations. A
descriptive research design also allows for in-depth analysis of variables and elements
of the population to be studied and as well as collection of large amounts of data in a
highly economical way. It enables generation of factual information about the study.
This is so because the descriptive design relies much on secondary data which helps
in developing the case basing on facts, sustained by statistics and descriptive
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According to Jewel (2001), secondary data is data that is collected for
purposes other than the original use. It is an analysis of data that have already been
collected for some other purpose. These may be contemporary or historical and the
data may be qualitative or quantitative and usually needs adjustments and validation
before being put to use. This data can include survey data and documentary data.
Sources used to gather secondary data were document analysis collected from
published and unpublished company documents and subject-relevant literature,
internal company journals (monthly reports and newsletters) requested from the
company understudy and frequent visits to related websites became crucial in
collecting up to date secondary data as well as publications by renowned authors on
security management.
Using secondary data saves time and money since the work has already been
done to collect the data. It avoids the problems associated with the data collection
process. Unlike primary data, secondary data generally provides a source of data that
is both permanent and available in a form that may be checked relatively easily by
others. The published documents give the researcher extra information on the research
problem. Some of the information may not be found within the organization.
Data Gathering Instruments
Data gathering tools are the instruments or tools for gathering data in research as basis
for drawing conclusions or making inferences. Some of these tools are questionnaires,
interviews, empirical observations, research and analysis used by the proponents as
they conduct the proposed study.
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adequate or valid data through the use of the questionnaire or some other technique. It
is considered to be the most direct means of studying people in so far as their overt
behavior is concerned. Observation of a current operating procedure is another data
gathering tool seeing the system in action gives you additional perspective and better
understanding of system procedures.
Research. Research is simply, the systematic search for pertinent information
on a specific topic or problem. It is systematic study or investigation or something for
the purpose of answering questions posed by the researcher. It includes reviewing
journals, periodicals, and books to obtain background information, technical material,
and news about industry trends and developments.
Questionnaire. A pre-written series of questions used in gathering important
information’s from one or more persons. This will be given to the individual who
have a direct bearing of the study and in order to satisfy the proponent’s goal that is to
get and measure the opinions, polls and attitude of the respondents of the study.
Under the Descriptive Research Method, the technique used is the Survey
Method, which is otherwise known as normative survey. The results and findings of
the study should always be compared with the standards. With the survey method,
researchers are able to statistically study the specific areas where the proponents must
concentrate. Findings regarding the common practices being done and the methods
which are commonly adopted by the residents are obtained with the use of the survey
method.
Below are the Formulas used to arrive to the computation used by the Statistical Tool:
1. Mean. The proponents used the mean to be able to identify the range of
interest.
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The proponents obtained the Degree of Efficiency by using the formula:
Mean = f (X1 + X2 + ... Xn)
Where:
f = frequency that a given X was chosen by the respondents
X = represents any of the numerical ratings 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, representing
Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor respectively.
n = total number of respondents
2. Weighted Mean. The proponents also used the weighted mean in order to
weight the value of information according to its importance.
Weighted mean (x) = f (X1 + X2 + ... Xm) n
Where:
n = total number of criteria
3. T-Test. The proponents then used the T-Test in order to determine and
compare the means of the two populations.
T-Test = t computed = WMP – WME
∑MP² + ∑ME²
n (n-1)
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WMP = weighted mean of the proposed system
WME = weighted mean of the existing system
∑MP² = square of the summation of all ratings for proposed system
∑ME² = square of the summation of all ratings for existing system
n = total number of respondents
4. CBA (Cost Benefit Analysis)
P = F / ( 1 + i )n
Where:
P = present value
F = total savings
i = bank interest rate
n = number of years
5. FD (Frequency Distribution). The number of observation for each of the
possible categories in a data sheet.
FD = n x 100%
Where:
n = number of cases
N = total population of respondents
The analytical tools used in conducting the proposed system are the block
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which are precisely discussed in this section for the development of the system.
Block diagram. It is typically used for higher level, less detailed descriptions
that is intended to clarify overall concepts without concern for the details of
implementation.
System Flowchart. It is formalized graphic representation of a program logic
sequence, work or manufacturing process, organizing chart, or similar formalized
structure.
IPO or the Input Process Output. These are the components or elements that
make up the system. It is also described as tools on the design of the entire software.
Data Flow Diagram. This is a graphic illustration that shows the flow of data
and logic within the system.
Methods in Developing the System
Different methods were used in developing the system. At this point, the work
of the system analyst will be tested to its fullest ability. This is the part where the
system analyst must be able to determine and explain the methods that will be used
throughout the entire project.
Software and hardware development is a tedious task not only for an engineer
but also for the system analyst, because they will decide on the type, size and
creativeness of the system. At this juncture, the methods used in developing the
system must be explained and defined. The following are the system development
methods, namely, software and hardware planning, software and hardware analysis,
software and hardware design, software and hardware testing and software and
hardware implementation.

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Software and Hardware Planning. Such method designates a plan in which
a system analyst must first identify. Identify meaning, to identify the product goals
and requirement of the system. System analyst must also put into consideration the
capabilities of the engineer before deciding the product itself.
Software and Hardware Analysis. It can be considered as the most difficult
phase because in this phase raw materials and information must be first examined
thoroughly before converting it into a functional system.
Software and Hardware Design. Design is a visualization of the outcome of
a product but then both in software and hardware design phase, time is very essential
because designing is a tedious task. It takes a long period of time to ensure efficiency,
maintainability and reliability of the hardware and software.
Software and Hardware Development. Development is the systematic use of
scientific and technical knowledge to meet specific objectives or requirements.
During this phase, critical attention to detail and design is applied before proceeding
to testing.
Software and Hardware Testing. A stage or phase where the proposed
system will be given to a panel of critics and end-users for testing. In this way, the
developer can determine the response of the user whether the system works or not.
Software and Hardware Implementation. The phase of the software and
hardware development method where software as well as hardware have already been
debugged, documented and tested. The objective of the implementation phase is to
deliver a completely functioning and documented information system.
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the system functional at an acceptable level, correct errors and adapts changes in the
new environment to provide new features and benefits.
For appraisal of the proposed system, different methods are used
correspondingly for product evaluation. This part consists of the methods used in
evaluating the proposed system in terms of accuracy, efficiency, reliability, speed,
portability and user friendliness which leads to the integrity of the proposed system.
Technical Feasibility. The proposed system is technically feasible since
computerization of the existing data and is possible and the components and modules
needed for the system are widely sold in the market.
Market Feasibility. A market feasibility study determines the depth and
condition of a particular real estate market and its ability to support a particular
development. The key concern of a market feasibility study for multifamily
development is a project's ultimate marketability. Therefore, the market feasibility
study must determine what the current condition of the market is and how the market
will respond to the proposed project.
CBA (Cost Benefit Analysis). CBA is a systematic approach to estimating the
strengths and weaknesses of alternatives. It is used to determine options that provide
the best approach to achieve benefits while preserving savings. Evaluating hardware
and software, identifying and forecasting cost and benefits and performing cost
benefit analysis are all necessary activities the system analyst must accomplish in
preparing material for the system proposal.
Below are given criteria which serve as basis for testing the proposed system
if it really is working and functional. This is to determine if the proposed system is

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operationally feasible to apply or implement.
Accuracy. The ability to be precise and avoid errors and the correctness or
truthfulness of something especially in the mathematical computation of sales so that
the business will not suffer from any losses.
Efficiency. The ability to do something well or achieve a desired result
without wasted energy or effort, or the degree to which this ability is used in the
system.
Reliability. The ability to be trusted to do what is expected or has been
promised. The ability to be trusted, to be accurate or correct to provide result.
Speed. To reach the maximum or desirable rate of movement or progress. To
be or become fully informed about the latest developments, to accomplish things in a
manner that consumes less time. Speed is the main concern of the proponents so that
the proposed system will be implemented successfully. In using computer based
program and the idea of automation, speed requirement should be satisfied.
User-Friendliness. Understandable software applications. Easy access and
easy to use Windows based system.
Portability. The ability to transfer software application to another computer.
The proposed system is hosted online so that users can easily access the system
wherever they are as long as there is internet access.

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PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA
The credibility of findings and conclusions extensively depend on the quality
of the research design, data collection, data management, and data analysis. This
chapter will be dedicated to the description of the methods and procedures done in
order to obtain the data, how they will be analysed, interpreted, and how the
conclusion will be met. This section is to justify the means in which the study was
obtained and will help in giving it purpose and strength as it will then be truthful and
analytical. All these will help in the processing of the data and the formulation of
conclusions. Specifically, this research will cover the following: the research design
and method, the respondents or subjects to be studied (which will include the
sampling method), the data collection instrument, and the data analysis.
Thirty resident mothers who have been chosen in this study accomplished a
survey questionnaire to evaluate where do they usually hang their clothes to dry, how
frequent do they keep the clothes on check for the possibility of rain, and whether
they are in favor of implementing an automatic retrieval system at their homes. The
results of the survey were then processed by computing the percentile of each survey
item. The computed values were compared to a bar graph and pie chart for data
interpretation. Relevant literatures were also used to support the gathered findings.
The questionnaires were delivered in person. They were distributed in after
initial communication with the respondents to seek consent. The respondents were
given ten minutes to answer the questionnaires after which they were collected for
analysis. No public postal service or email service was used to distribute
questionnaires. The questionnaires are being answered accordingly to the priority of
concern by using predetermined sets of questions with predefined ranges of answers

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so as to avoid any conflicting series of response.
Family Household
Sample frame Population Sample size
San Jose Matulid, 1,000 families 30 families
Mexico, Pampanga
Table 1. Distribution of questionnaires
Option Frequency
Outdoors 28
Indoors 2
Total 30
Table 2. Physical surrounding of dry-time of clothes
Option Frequency
Yes 18
No 12
Total 30
Table 3. Real-time supervision of clothes for dry-time
Option Frequency
In Favor 30
Not in Favor 0
Total 30
Table 4. Approbation of implementing a retrieval system

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35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Table 1 Table 2 Table 3
a b
Figure 13. Frequency distribution
Moisture Level Effect
Objective:
The objective of this test is to describe the rain sensor that determines whether
each individual target is functional and whether each target has the appropriate
sensitivity for detecting moisture or rain.
Test Setup:
The test function associated with the moisture responsive rain sensor is a
functional test rain sense circuit portion of the Automatic Clothesline Retrieval
System. The test will be performed in 2 sets, each having different raindrop sizes as
test medium. Moisture level will be measured using Arduino Uno module connected
to a computer. After all the necessary data has been gathered, a linear relationship
between two variables is interpreted by using Pearson’s correlation coefficient.
Methodology:
Actual measurement of rain sensor at different raindrop sizes.

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Sequencing of tests:
Two tests will be done:
1. Empirical moisture level at 0.2 mm
2. Empirical moisture level at 0.5 mm
Format of Results:
We will take note of the rain sensor output values with respect to an input rain drop
size.
600
500
400
Light rain (0.5 mm)
300
Moisture level
Drizzle (0.2 mm)

200
100
Figure 14. Rain sensor sensitivity at different raindrop sizes
Figure 15. Scatter diagram of the two variables for correlation analysis

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All the data gathered will be used to get the Pearson product-moment
correlation coefficient which is a measure of the strength of the linear
relationship between the two variables. This relationship is given by the following
equations:
where
As can be seen from the graphs and results, different raindrop sizes affect
whether the rain sensor is capable of detecting rain or not. Sensitivity of rain sensor to
the raindrop size decrease as the rain drop size is smaller. A higher moisture level at
500 and higher will indicate that rain is not detected. Otherwise, at a moisture level
lower than 500, rain is detected. The threshold for rain detection is therefore at 0.5

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mm (light rain). A lower value like 0.2 mm (drizzle) will not cause the rain sensor to
detect rain based from the results. With correlation of positive 0.1902, the strength of
linear relationship between the two variables is very weak. Therefore, we can safely
say that the two variables are not correlated.
Luminance Intensity Effect
Objective:
The objective of this test is to determine the effect of incident light intensity
absorbed by a photoresistor through prolonged basis of time.
Test Setup:
The photoresistor test will be done outdoors and will be exposed to under the
heat of the sun for prolonged basis of time when the sun’s temperature is rising at its
peak level during the day. The LDR’s transfer function of photon sensitivity will be
interpreted by the Arduino module for transparent data collection. The test will be
performed in ten sets each having time duration of 18 minutes for a total of 3 hours
starting from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. After all the necessary data has been gathered,
centrality and variation statistics are used in order to interpret the data.
Methodology:
Empirical measurement of photoresistor sensitivity for 3 hours.
Sequencing of tests:
Ten set of tests will be done:
1. Incident light intensity from 12:00 PM to 12:18 PM

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Format of Results:
1005
1004
1003
1002
1001
1000
999
998
997
996
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Light Intensity
Figure 16. Incident Light Intensity Exhibited by the Photoresistor

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Sample Standard Deviation, s 1.9550504398154
Variance (Sample Standard), s2 3.8222222222222
Population Standard Deviation, σ 1.8547236990991
Variance (Population Standard), σ2 3.44
Total Numbers, N 10
Sum: 10014
Mean (Average): 1001.4
Table 5. Statistical analysis
Confidence Level Range
68.3%, σ 999.44494956018 - 1003.3550504398
90%, 1.645σ 998.1839420265 - 1004.6160579735
95%, 1.960σ 997.56810113796 - 1005.231898862
99%, 2.576σ 996.36379006704 - 1006.436209933
99.9%, 3.291σ 994.96592900257 - 1007.8340709974
99.99%, 3.891σ 993.79289873868 - 1009.0071012613
99.999%, 4.417σ 992.76454220734 - 1010.0354577927
99.9999%, 4.892σ 991.83589324842 - 1010.9641067516
Table 6. Confidence level range
As can be seen from the graphs, results show that with increasing incident
light intensity the resistance of a photoresistor decreases; in other words, it
exhibits photoconductivity at a relative amount.

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusion
The work undertaken throughout the project has fulfilled the key aims and
objectives of the project including statistical analysis of the system, the design and
implementation of software and hardware, development process, simulations and
series of tests. The group was successful in completing all tasks outlined in the
proposal, with the exception of the proposed logic IC implementation which is
apparently may be omitted due to unpractical and unnecessary usage.
The skills developed through undertaking this project include text processing
and Arduino programming. The group has also thoroughly researched and learnt how
to implement and evaluate statistical techniques including correlation analysis,
standard deviation calculation and confidence level and developed skills in using
Microsoft Excel software to perform statistical analyses.
The main conclusions drawn from the project work include that the Automatic
Clothesline System for Household Use is feasible and makes life more convenient.
Recommendations
The foregoing description of the study has been directed to a particular preferred
embodiment for purposes of explanation and illustration. It will be apparent,
however, to those skilled in this art that many modifications and changes may be
made without departing from the scope and spirit of the study. It is the applicant's
intention on the following claims to cover all equivalent modifications and
variations as fall within the scope of the study as defined by the following claims.

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Appendix A
Initial Title Proposal
Automatic Clothesline Retrieval System Using Microcontroller
When it comes to unforeseen circumstances such as rainy days, it is
inconvenient to retrieve back the clothes hung from the clothesline. For instance,
when people are busy doing other important tasks but suddenly it rains, they forget at
times that they dry their laundry outside. This unwanted scenario is what pushed the
proponents to think of a way on how to prevent this from happening. To solve this
problem and in order to lighten the burden during unprecedented rain, the project
proposed an automatic clothesline pulley system that simplifies the process of
hanging and retrieving back clothes. Aside from this, pulley clotheslines offer a more
open area with greater exposure to the wind and sun, allowing clothes to dry faster.
This can also handle heavier loads and is easy to customize.
Figure A. Initial title proposal

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Appendix B.1
Adviser Request Letter
Republic of the Philippines

Commission on Higher Education
Higher Education Region III
Don Honorio Ventura Technological State University
College of Engineering and Architecture

Department of Electronics Engineering
January 06, 2017
Engr. Nilo Q. Manuntag

Faculty Member
Sir:
The proponents, namely Canlas, Janrick A; Mago, Kimberly S.; Serrano, Kirson B.; Puno, Jerome C. and
Zapanta, Kenen V. are asking for your permission to be one of our “Academic Advisers” in pursuing the
academic course of Feasibility Study.
In line with this, we are requesting you to help and give us information for the completion of our project
proposal entitled “ Arduino Based Automatic Clothesline Retrieval System For Household Use”.
We look forward to your favorable response on this request and please accept in advance our sincere
gratitude for the assistance you will extend to us.
Respectfully,
Janrick C. Canlas Kirson B. Serrano
Kimberly S. Mago Kenen V. Zapanta
Jerome C. Puno
Approved by:
__________________________
Engr. Nilo Manuntag
Project Adviser
Figure B.1. Adviser Request Letter

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Appendix B.2
Survey Form

Department of Electronics Engineering
Name: Age:
Address: Marital status:
Please answer the following by putting check mark inside the box.
1. Where do you usually hang your clothes to dry?
Inside the house Outside the house
2. Do you frequently leave your clothes outside the house after finishing the laundry?
YES NO
3. Are you in favor if our group implement an automatic clothesline retrieval system
that will help you to retrieve your clothes with the use of smartphone?
YES NO
Figure B.2. Survey Form

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Appendix B.3
Evaluation Form
Name: ________________________________ Date: _________________
Instruction: Kindly evaluate the study “Automatic Clothesline Retrieval System for Household Use”
according to the following criteria: innovativeness, efficiency, reliability, convenience and user
friendliness. Put a mark on the box that corresponds to your assessment based on the rating scale
below.
Excellent (E) = 5 points

Very Satisfactory (VS) = 4 points
Satisfactory (S) = 3 points
Fair (F) = 2 points
Poor (P) = 1 point
Criteria E VS S F P
1.Innovativeness
 To operate using smartphones via Bluetooth.
 To save power by charging the battery thru solar
panel
 Monitoring the weather with the rain sensor circuit
2. Efficiency
 To operate the intended task and that is to retrieve the
clothes when it rains.
3. Reliability
 The ability of the system to provide a reliable
monitoring system specifically to the weather.
4. Convenience
 It gives conveniency to the user specially in saving
time and energy.
5. User-friendliness
 It is the ability of the system to be easily operated.
Comments/Suggestions:
_______________________________________________________________________________
Signature
Figure B.3. Evaluation Form

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Appendix B.4
Gantt Chart
AUTOMATIC CLOTHELINES RETRIEVAL SYSTEM FOR HOUSEHOLD USE
ACTIVITY MONTH January February March

WEEK 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4
Designing of circuit
Simulation via software
Purchasing of materials
Arduino Programming
Breadboard simulation
Troubleshooting
Circuit Revision
Final simulation
Frame construction
Combining of Modules
Testing and Troubleshooting
Evaluation
Final Submission
Legend : Task
completed
Figure B.4. Gantt Chart

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Appendix C
Schematic Diagram
Figure C. Schematic Diagram

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Appendix D.1
Foil Pattern
Figure D.1. Rain sensor
Figure D.1.1 Solar panel charger Foil

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Appendix D.2
Placement Guide
Figure D.2. Solar panel Charger

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Appendix D.3
AutoCAD Design
Figure D.3
Figure D.3.1

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Figure D.3.2
Figure D.3.3

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Figure D.3.4

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Appendix E
Program Code
Arduino Program
int motorPin1 = 3;
int motorPin2 = 4;
int enablePin = 5;
int state;
int flag=0;
int mode;
int nRainDigitalIn = 2;
int nRainVal;
boolean bIsRaining = false;
boolean switch2= LOW;
boolean switch1= LOW;
boolean pvswitch2 = LOW;
boolean pvswitch = LOW;
String strRaining;
int limswitch1= 6;
int limswitch2=7;
int latch = 0;
int LDR = 0;

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int LDRValue = 0;
int light_sensitivity = 300;
void setup() {
pinMode(motorPin1, OUTPUT);
pinMode(motorPin2, OUTPUT);
pinMode(enablePin, OUTPUT);
pinMode(2,INPUT);
pinMode (limswitch1, INPUT);
pinMode(limswitch2,INPUT);
digitalWrite(enablePin, HIGH);
Serial.begin(9600);
void off() {
digitalWrite(motorPin1, LOW);
void loop() {
switch1 = digitalRead(limswitch1);
switch2 = digitalRead(limswitch2);
Serial.print(strRaining);
if (Serial.available()>0) {

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flag=0;
state = Serial.read();
Serial.print(state);
else {
bIsRaining = !(digitalRead(nRainDigitalIn));
LDRValue = analogRead(LDR);
if (latch == 0) {
Serial.println("auto");
if ((LDRValue < light_sensitivity)||(bIsRaining) ) {
if (switch1== HIGH) {
digitalWrite(motorPin2, HIGH);
Serial.println("Motor: right");
else {
off();
else {

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digitalWrite(motorPin1,HIGH);
Serial.println("Motor: left");
else {
off();
if (mode == '4') {
latch = 1;
Serial.println("manual");
if (state == '1') {
Serial.println("Motor: forward");
digitalWrite(motorPin2, HIGH);
if(flag == 0) {
Serial.println("Motor: forward");

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flag=1;
else {
off();
else if (state == '2') {
Serial.println("Motor: reverse");
digitalWrite(motorPin1,HIGH);
if(flag == 0) {
Serial.println("Motor: reverse");
flag=1;
else {
off();

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if (state== '4') {
mode = state;
if (state=='0') {
mode = state;
latch = !latch;

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Appendix F
Bill of Materials
Item Name Quantity Units Unit Cost Cost
Square Tubing 5 20 ft. /pc. Php. 190.00 Php. 1140.00
Solar Panel (20W 12 Volts) 1 1 pc Php.1000.00 Php.1000.00
Battery (12 Volts,7.2 Ah) 1 1 pc Php.500.00 Php.500.00
Plain Steel Sheet 1 8x4ft./rol Php.400.00 Php.400.00
Case 1 1 pc Php.185.00 Php.185.00
Pulley 4 1pc Php.100.00 Php.400.00
Stranded Wire 10 1m/pc Php.10.00 Php.100.00
Bolts and Knots (10) 4 2/pc Php.2.00 Php.8.00
Motor Driver (L293d) 1 Pc Php.300.00 Php.300.00
Arduino UNO 1 Pc Php.490.00 Php.490.00
Sensor Shield 1 Pc Php.180.00 Php.180.00
Bluetooth Shield 1 Pc Php. 500.00 Php.180.00
Motor chain 1 Pc Php.60.00 Php.180.00
Belt/Rope 1 16ft Php.150.00 Php.150.00
Rain Drop Sensor 1 1 Php.65.00 Php. 65.00
Grand Total = Php. 5,278.00
Table F. Bill of Materials

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Appendix G
Cost Benefit Analysis
Cost of using Clothesline System
Cost in First
Category Details Year
Equipment Cost Clothesline system with solar panel ₱ 5,278
Total = ₱ 5,278
Table G. Cost of using Clothesline System
Benefit of using Clothesline system
Cost in First
Category Details Year
Saves Time The system can be operated using ₱ 0.00

smart phones via bluetooth
No additional electrical bill since the

Power Consumption ₱ 0.00
battery will be charge by the solar
panel.
Gives peace of mind to the user since

Provide Conveniency the system monitors the weather to ₱ 0.00
prevent the clothed from getting
bathed to rain.
Total
₱ 0.00
Table G.1 Benefit of using Clothesline system

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Appendix H
Datasheets
L298D

61

62

63
LM317

64
BC548 Transistor

65

66
LC-P127R2P

67
Arduino Uno

68

69
Rain Sensor Module

70

71
Bluetooth Module

72

73
DC Motor

74
Solar Panel

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Appendix I
Curriculum Vitae

76

77

78

79

80

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Appendix J
Documentation Evidences
Purchasing of Materials
Pulley Solar Panel Casing for Modules

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Arduino Programming
Conducting of Survey

83
Motor and Rain Circuit Testing
Design Structure

84
Construction of Structure Frame
Wiring and Assembling of Modules and the Whole Structure

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Automatic Clothesline Retrieval System for Household Use

Background of the Study

condition such as sudden rainfall, it is inconvenient and time consuming to retrieve

conventional clotheslines by focusing on the automation of what is apparently the

most important variable when drying clothes ‒ weather condition.

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and sustainability. Today, these products are known as Umbrella Clotheslines in

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Problems of the Study

By investigating current, timely and relevant issues pertaining to the conventional

a need apparently to eliminate inconvenience caused by such accepted norm.

Problems arise concerning extended manual labor and obstruction in time

is evident based from previous research conducted in 2014 by Department of Health

infections as a result of exposing someone to rain in prolonged basis of time. Rain

cause these common illnesses.

Objective of the Study

The objective of the material is to survey feasible solution for household

convenient retrieve-in of clothes during presence of the rain.

It is inconvenient to retrieve back the clothes from the clothesline especially

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Significance of the Study

The undertaking of the study facilitates technical information specifically

restrictions are anticipated in particular to avoid troubleshooting phase in the process.

studies of Arduino programming, Android programming, and motor drivers.

Scope and Delimitations

Most electronic devices require DC voltage in order to operate properly. Voltage

devices generates considerably high electrical expenses. In order to subdue this, a

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REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

generalized among middle-aged women who particularly do the laundry task in a

household setting either as a household helper or as a household member. Since the

convenience, the project is intended for controlling a clothesline automatically. This

becomes operational. To prevent travel of an object in a mechanism past some

using a mobile device over the clothesline system, a software application is

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operational thus making the clothes also in retrieve-in mode.

It is important to note that this approach to automatic clothesline system carries

with it questions of relative efficiency, compatibility issues and excessive power

consumption. One of the biggest constraints in Wireless Sensor Network Technology

is energy consumption. Several wireless sensors utilize different approaches to

advertised to have a ten-year shelf life under certain condition. However, it is

the range of control specifically pertaining to the Bluetooth-based Android

Prior art includes a retractable clothesline called Austral Retractaway 40 (Figure

1) developed by Austral Clothes Hoists, a clothesline company manufacturing a full

range of clotheslines in Australia. This retractable clothesline is a heavy-duty

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hardware used and must be cheaper to produce while maintaining diverse

functionalities, resulting in a feasible design and thus replacing the existing

functionality of the application of clothesline.

Figure 1. Austral Retractaway 40 retractable clothesline

Figure 2. Austral Retractaway 40 price chart

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Smart homes aim to provide enhanced convenience and comfort, energy

efficiency, security and surveillance. It is claimed by market researchers that majority

supports voice activation for switching functionalities.

between the Autonomous Home Cleaning Robot to Automatic Clothesline Retrieval

microcontroller. The microcontroller is makes both system automatic. The

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