Automatic street light

The Project

Energy Efficiency: Reduce energy consumption by ensuring street lights are only on when needed. Automation: Minimize the need for manual control of street lights. Safety: Improve safety by ensuring streets are well-lit during periods of darkness and when motion is detected. Cost-effectiveness: Lower maintenance and operational costs through intelligent control systems. Components Light Dependent Resistor (LDR): To detect ambient light levels. Motion Sensors (PIR Sensors): To detect the presence of vehicles or pedestrians. Microcontroller (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi): For processing sensor inputs and controlling the lights. Relay Module: To switch the street lights on and off. LED Street Lights: Energy-efficient lighting. Power Supply: To provide necessary power to the components. Software: Programming to integrate and control the hardware components. System Design Sensing Unit: LDR: Measures ambient light levels and sends data to the microcontroller. PIR Sensors: Detect motion and send signals to the microcontroller. Control Unit: Microcontroller: Receives input from the sensors and decides when to turn the street lights on or off based on predefined conditions. Relay Module: Acts as a switch to control the power supply to the street lights. Lighting Unit: LED Street Lights: Provide illumination based on the signals received from the control unit. Power Unit: Power Supply: Ensures stable power delivery to all components. Working Principle Daylight Operation: During daylight, the LDR detects high ambient light levels and signals the microcontroller to keep the street lights off. Night Operation: When ambient light levels drop below a certain

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Team Comments

choosing to create a project on automatic street lights is a decision driven by the desire to promote sustainability, enhance safety, embrace modern technology, and provide tangible benefits to communities.

Implement a calibration process where the sensor is tested at different times of the day to determine the threshold values for switching the light on and off.

If I had more time on the Automatic Street Light project, I would incorporate smart sensors to adjust lighting based on real-time environmental conditions.