Automatic Street Light

AIM:

To design and develop an automatic street light system that turns on when it gets dark and turns off when it is bright, conserving energy and ensuring efficient street lighting.

PURPOSE:

The traditional manual operation of street lights often leads to unnecessary energy consumption when lights are left on during the daytime. The automatic street light system solves this problem by detecting ambient light levels and switching the lights on/off accordingly.

 

DESCRIPTION:

This project uses an Arduino Nano, an LDR (Light Dependent Resistor), and a relay module to control street lights automatically based on the surrounding light intensity.

 

Key Components:

1.    Arduino Nano: The microcontroller processes the LDR input and controls the relay.

2.    Light Dependent Resistor (LDR): Detects ambient light levels to determine whether it is day or night.

3.    Relay Module: Acts as a switch to control the street light based on the LDR's input

4.    Street Light (Bulb or LED): Represents the load being controlled.

5.    Battery: Powers the entire system for standalone operation

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WORKING:

1.    The LDR measures the intensity of ambient light.

2.    If the light level falls below a predefined threshold (e.g., at dusk), the Arduino triggers the relay to turn the street light on.

3.    When the light level increases beyond the threshold (e.g., at dawn), the relay is turned off, switching off the street light.

4.    This automation conserves energy and ensures lighting only when needed.

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

Hardware:

• Microcontroller: Arduino Nano
• Light Sensor: LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
• Relay Module: 5V relay for switching the light
• Street Light: Bulb or LED (can vary depending on power rating)
• Battery: 9V or Lithium-Ion battery to power the system
• Power Regulator: 5V regulator (if needed for consistent power supply)
  
  

Software:

• Arduino IDE: Used to write and upload the control code for the LDR and relay.
  

WORKING EXPLANATION:

• The LDR measures the surrounding light intensity and sends data to the Arduino.
• When the light intensity falls below the threshold (darkness), the Arduino activates the relay to switch on the light.
• When the light intensity increases beyond the threshold (brightness), the Arduino deactivates the relay to turn off the light.
  
  

APPLICATIONS:

• Street Lighting: Automates public street lights, reducing energy waste.
• Home Automation: Can be used to control garden or porch lights.
• Industrial Applications: Automates lighting in warehouses or factories.
  
  

BLOCK DIAGRAM:

• Light Sensor (LDR): Detects ambient light levels.
• Arduino Nano: Processes the input from the LDR and controls the relay.
• Relay Module: Switches the street light on or off.
• Street Light: The load being controlled (bulb or LED).
• Battery: Powers the system, ensuring portability and standalone functionality.

 

This Automatic Street Light System is a cost-effective and energy-efficient solution for modern lighting needs, particularly in urban and rural areas.