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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1Introduction to the Project

“RF Based PC Controlled Robot” is a wireless communication based project in which robot is

remotely controlled by computer. A robot is a mechanical device that can perform tasks

automatically. It may – but need not – be humanoid in appearance. Some robots require some

degree of guidance, which may be done using a remote control, or with a computer interface. A

robot is usually an electro-mechanical machine that is guided by a program or circuitry. Robots

can be autonomous, semi-autonomous or remotely controlled and range from humanoids such as

ASIMO and TOPIO to Nano robots, 'swarm' robots, and industrial robots.

By mimicking a lifelike appearance or automating movements, a robot may convey a sense of

intelligence or thought of its own. The branch of technology that deals with robots is called

robotics. Our robot is a sample robot which is controlled by computer. It moves under the

guidance of computer what the computer user wants the robot to do, move either left, right or

forward, reverse and stop. It too got the headlight and one can on/off the headlight in need. It

updates the detected information continuously in the computer through RF module which is a

transceiver. This project is based on both hardware and software. It consists of a mechanical

parts like wheel to move around and different hardware parts with visual basic software

application. It is a wireless communication based robot which is controlled by PC (that is

through computer interface). In this microcontroller based embedded project, computer (PC), RF

module, a microcontroller and sensors (PIR motion sensor, temperature sensor) are major

components.

Our robot can work in hazardous and critical places where a threat to human rescuers is more. It

can detect situation and give feedback to the computer with temperature and other detected

obstacles. The sensed temperature, motion of obstacle detected between and from the obstacles

can be updated in the computer regularly. Since, this project controls the object remotely we can

make it indoor and outdoor according to our need. It can be successfully place in industries,

home for security purpose and even for research on landscapes and abrupt changing

environment.

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1.2 Background

Project is the one of the most important part for we engineering students where we implement

our theoretical knowledge that we have acquired in the course of study from practical viewpoint

and in order to attain a degree. It is good to develop a project which covers all the courses that

we are offered in the session of study period. Looking to this we thought to choose those projects

which would cover both software and hardware part along with some mechanical parts and too

should be innovative in design and should be remotely controlled (wireless in nature). A robot

system based project was a good choice.

The field of robotics is very interesting to anyone that curious about how living things or

organisms (including people) interact with the real world. Robotics is a very comprehensive,

applications-oriented field of study. A complete understanding of robotics involves many

different technical areas such as electrical principles, electronic devices, digital

principles, electromechanical fundamentals, basic programming techniques, hydraulics,

pneumatics, and basic manufacturing process. Generally, robots had been created for certain

purposes or agency. A robot has artificial intelligence programmed which running by its

own or control by a controller. The research about robot actually had started from

12thcentury consider about the high level of achievement of watchmakers whom made

clockwork robots called automaton. The automatons are examples of the true robots as they were

programmable via a system of interchangeable cams. As the time flows, the coming of industrial

age, with its heavy use of machines, had a big culture impact.

So, we came to find out “RF Based PC Controlled robot” which is a remotely controlled robot

and works under the control of computer where the software part is handled by computer parts

by itself which is interfaced with RS232 and leaves the message to RF module transceiver which

is then information is again responded by RF module transceiver of robot.

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1.3 Problem Statement

Security has become the prime concern of every human being. Everyone wants to be secured

from everything that comes in their life. He/she wants to be fit and fine from everything health

wisely and from environmental conditions. So, to get secure from intruders to make the robot

work 24 hours which the every human can’t do, we try to design and develop this project

analyzing these types of problems.

We can’t predict environmental condition changing and can’t keep our eyes 24 hour in and out of

the door even in big industries. We need a mechanism that can be controlled remotely so, this

project can do this type of work. We can know the environmental condition changing through

temperature detector and detect the intruders through PIR motion sensor and even can find out

the range of object located indoor and outdoor on the basis of placement of robot under the

control of computer. The robot can be controlled remotely without the notice of anyone.

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1.4 Objectives

The main objective of the project is to develop and design a “RF Based PC Controlled Robot”

which helps to detect:

Temperature of surrounding

Motion of an obstacles around (humans, wall etc) through use of PIR motion sensor

To control the remote object from remote place (robot)

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1.5 Application of Project

The main application of “RF Based PC Controlled Robot” can be used on various areas of

applications which are listed below.

Remote control

Industry

Home automation

Medical appliances

Security

Instrumentation

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CHAPTER 2

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Literature Review of Project

Development of Robot was found to be since 400 BC and 3rd century. Robot had come to human

life for the past almost 90 years ago. Robot once was created with the purpose as a human

assistant tool. But nowadays, people create robot for many reasons and purposes. Other than as

human assistant tools, people make robots for hobby, entertainment, and personal use. Some

people think or sense a robot is just about wires and wheels but several just think over the limit.

Math rules physics, and physics rules robots.

The laws of physics and math are evident in everyday life. Throughout the history of science

and technology, the path to great discoveries has almost started with the observation of

simple events. Newton’s apple, Einstein’s empty room in space, and Shannon’s word

games are clear examples. The sense that the technology was running away by itself was felt

during this time and people felt that it is unwise to develop a high functioning mechanical

human with no emotions no humanoid behaviors in it. Therefore, as the idea was there, in the

year 1920, a Czechoslovakian name Karel Capek introduced the word ‘robota’ in the play of

R.U.R – Rossum’s Universal Robot; human-like mechanical creature produced by Rossum’s

factory. The word robot eventually comes from the Czech word, ‘robota’, which means labour.

In this case, it means about a very long lasting labor. From the play, it certainly defines the

stereotype of a modern age robots. And in early 1930, a programmable humanoid robot named

Electro was invented by Westinghouse Electric Corporation.

Thus, in 1942, came the Three Laws of Robotics which are designed to protect human from

robots. The Three Laws of Robotics are stated as follow; first, a robot may not injure

a human being, or, through inaction allow a human being to come to harm, Second, a robot

must obey the orders given to it by human beings, except where such orders conflict with the

First Law, and Third, a robot must protect its own existence as long such protection does not

conflict with the First and Second Laws.

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Basically, there are two types of robots that widely use in human daily life which are industrial

robot and mobile robot. Today we too see service robots, modular robots and military robots.

These all are modern robots.

One robot in particular, the EATR, has generated public concerns over its fuel source, as it can

continually refuel itself using organic substances. Although the engine for the EATR is designed

to run on biomass and vegetations pacifically selected by its sensors, which it can find on

battlefields or other local environments, the project has stated that chicken fat can also be used.

As robots have become more advanced and sophisticated, experts and academics have

increasingly explored the questions of what ethics might govern robots' behavior, and whether

robots might be able to claim any kind of social, cultural, ethical or legal rights. One scientific

team has said that it is possible that a robot brain will exist by 2019. Others predict robot

intelligence breakthroughs by 2050. Recent advances have made robotic behavior more

sophisticated. The social impact of intelligent robots is subject of a 2010 documentary film

called Plug & Pray. By regional perspectives, in Japan and South Korea, ideas of future robots

have been mainly positive, and the start of the pro-robotic society there is thought to be possibly

due to the famous 'Astro Boy'. Asian societies such as Japan, South Korea, and more recently,

China, believe robots to be more equal to humans, having them care for old people, play with or

teach children, or replace pets etc.

The general view in Asian cultures is that the more robots advance, the better.

"This is the opening of an era in which human beings and robots can co-exist," says Japanese

firm Mitsubishi about one of the many humanistic robots in Japan. South Korea aims to put a

robot in every house there by 2015-2020 in order to help catch up technologically with Japan.

Similarly, different highly programmed Robots existed in this world along with different Robots

with IR based remote control, RF based remote control and serial port communication Robots

has also been found but visual basic based RF interfaced controlled Robot is a new innovation to

us which we have designed.

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2.2 Case Study

The world is moving towards the automation and easiness to solve all real world problems. Day

by day new innovations are evolving and the world is highly moving towards the development of

robot. Looking to this, to facilitate the people with the services as per the human needs different

highly programmable Robots is developed. The Robot we are designing is a basic Robot which

will be capable of doing different activities under the guidance of computer and will store the

information on the computer. The information is carried by RF modem which is totally wireless

and range depends on how strong RF modem we use. The study matters are listed below:

1. Determine temperature of the surrounding

2. Detect the motion of an obstacles using PIR motion sensor.

3. To control Robot remotely through Visual Basic application

4. How RF module works

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CHAPTER 3

SYSTEM ANALYSIS

3.1 Requirement Analysis

In this requirement analysis we will discuss about the overall requirements of the system. This

includes the components of the system that we need in order to give a shape to our project. The

requirements we will be using is listed below.

Mechanical parts of Robot

Circuit Components

Interfacing components

In the mechanical parts of Robot, the components required to built or designed a Robot will be

discussed. We need to know about the wheels that Robot needs and a chip that it needs to control

its movements. Its details will be discussed in next chapter in the system development.

Similarly, in the circuit components requirement, we will discuss about the chips or electronic

components used in designing a complete system.

Finally, in the interfacing components part we will discuss about the requirements of the

components used in the project in order to interface the Robot with the Computer for date

sharing and update.

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3.2 Design Philosophy

The overall design of our project is focused on hardware and software parts and mechanical

parts. These are the two building blocks used in designing our project. In the hardware and

software parts, we discuss about the hardware components used in the project along with the

software that may be any application program in order to run the project smoothly. So talking

about hardware and software parts individually, Hardware parts includes the circuit components

like different chips, wires etc used in the project and their functions and operations whereas

software part includes the application program that may be written either in C++, C#, VB.Net or

VB6. The application that we are using in this project is VB6 (Visual Basic Ver.6) On the basis

of the application that we designed the Robot works in that direction which the application user

wants the Robot to do.

Similarly, in the mechanical parts, we discuss about the mechanical parts of the Robot that ate

used in the project in order to deign it. We discuss about Robots wheel, its movements, its

driving force to move Robot and physical design of Robot.

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3.3 Block Diagram

Fig 3.1: Block Diagram of “RF Based PC Controlled Robot”

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3.4 Flowchart

Fig 3.2: Flow chart Diagram of “RF Based PC Controlled Robot”

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3.5 Working Principle

In the system Block Diagram, the overall system is isolated into three different components. The

first one is PC where through RS 232 it is interfaced with RF module and the second one is

Robotic section which includes the microcontroller, RF module and the motor-driver chip and

the third part is the sensor part. In this section we have used the sensors which are interfaced

with Robot and give the information to the Robot on the basis of their design function.

As we see, computer is interfaced with RS232 from where the Robot is controlled and the

information is carried out by RS232 unto RF module. RF module is a transceiver; it receives and

sends the data simultaneously as needed.

The two RF modules are installed on the system one for PC and another for robot from which the

messages are exchanged. After the message is received the messages is passed to the motor

driver chip through microcontroller in which a program is programmed for the robot and the

different sensors used in the project and it works as per the program. Then the robot works under

the control of PC as PC asks to do. The robot in then with the help of various sensors,

temperature sensor, and PIR motion sensor, detects the temperature, finds the range to and from

robot and detects the motion of an obstacles around it.

Then all the sensed information is passed to the PC through the RF module again and the

computer updates the data. Thus, it works continuously.

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3.6 Feasibility Analysis

This project is feasible and user friendly. Robot can be controlled by the user, it moves in those

directions where the user wants the Robot to move. Its sensors can be added on the basis of

requirements on the Robot what the user wants on its system. The temperature sensor, PIR

motion sensor are the added features on this Robot where the Robot can work as the security

agent. We can add gas detector, humidity detector, and mine detector and obstacle detector

sensors on the basis of user requirements with certain modification of programs. Thus our project

is feasible from the economic and application point of view.

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CHAPTER 4

SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT/ METHODOLOGY

In the system development, we discuss how the system is developed? How it works and how the

problems encountered during the project period is debugged.

4.1 Tools Used

In this project, tools used in designing a project are mainly mechanical devices and some

electrical and electronically devices which are listed below:

Universal Burner, software like Keil,Proteus,Visual Basic

Screw drivers, Soldering iron, soldering paste, soldering paste, tin wires, flexible wires

Matrix PCB board,switches,push button switches

Pliers,wire stripper,tape,fabicol

Furniture (piece of plywood board)

Knots/Bolts

Saw

Burner (ASM program burner)

All the above mentioned tools were used in designing a mechanical part of the project and

soldering chips along with burning a program in the microcontroller. In the microcontroller ASM

file is burned through universal program burner.

Knots & Bolts, tapes and Saw was used to give shape to Robot by finishing furniture.

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4.2 System Design

Our system is divided into two sections one is software and hardware section and another is

mechanical parts section .In software part, visual basic application as a user wizard is used to

control the robot remotely. In hardware we discuss about circuit system implementation how it

operates.In the next section Mechanical parts are discussed which constitute the robot. Its

physical design is taken into account. In it we discuss about circuit design and their operation

and working of overall components of the system.

4.2.1 Circuit Diagram

The circuit diagram of the system is divided into two sections. One is PC interface part and

another Robot interface part.

4.2.1.1 Circuit diagram I (PC interface with RF through RS232)

Fig4.1: PC (RS232) Interface with RF modem

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4.2.1.2 Circuit diagram II (Robot interface with RF)

Fig4.2: Robot interface with RF modem

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4.2.2 Circuit Components

PC

RS232

Power supply

Microcontroller

RF modem

Motor driver chip (L293D)

Temperature sensor (DS1820)

Motion sensor (PIR)

MAX232

LM7805

Note: Datasheet of all the circuit components are attached with appendix.

4.2.3 Components Description

4.2.3.1 Computer (PC)

Computer is an electronic device which reads the machine language in the binary form. It

consists of volatile and non volatile memories RAM, ROM along with processors and mouse and

keyboard as an input device from where we can input data. It is operated on various operating

systems with different preloaded applications and utilities. In our project, PC is used to give

direction (control) to the robot with the visual basic application installed in it.

Fig 4.3: A man using computer (PC) retrieved form computers clip art

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4.2.3.2 RS232

RS 232 is a serial port connector used to interface the computer to transfer the data.

Fig 4.4: RS 232

4.2.3.3 Power supply

Power supply is used to give a required power to the system for the system operation. In this

system we are using 5-12 v power supply as required for microcontroller. We can use rectifiers

for converting the A.C to D.C and a step down transformer to step down the voltage. We can

also use the voltage regulator for this purpose. We will be using voltage regulator (adapter) as a

power supply in the PC section as shown above in the circuit diagram I.

Fig 4.5: Power supply with LM7805

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4.2.3.4 Microcontroller (AT89C52)

A microcontroller is a computer-on-a-chip optimized to control electronic devices. It is a type of

microprocessor emphasizing self-sufficiency and cost-effectiveness in contrast to a general

purpose microprocessor.

It is an inexpensive single-chip computer that contains all the components comprising a

controller. Typically this includes a central processing unit (CPU), random-access memory

(RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory

(EEPROM), input/output lines, timers, and other built-in peripherals such as analog-to-digital

converters (ADC). Unlike general-purpose computer, which also includes all of these

components, a microcontroller is designed for a very specific task, to control a particular system.

As a result, the part can be simplified and reduced, which cuts down on production cost. We are

using AT89C52 microcontroller in our project.

Fig 4.6: AT89c52

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The AT89C52 is a low-power, high-performance CMOS 8-bit microcomputer with 8K bytes of

Flash programmable and erasable read only memory (PEROM). The device is manufactured

using Atmel’s high-density nonvolatile memory technology and is compatible with the industry-

standard 80C51 and 80C52 instruction set and pin out. The on-chip Flash allows the program

memory to be reprogrammed in-system or by a conventional nonvolatile memory programmer.

By combining a versatile 8-bit CPU with Flash on a monolithic chip, the Atmel AT89C52 is a

powerful microcomputer which provides a highly-flexible and cost-effective solution to many

embedded control applications.

The AT89C52 provides the following standard features: 8K bytes of Flash, 256 bytes of RAM,

32 I/O lines, three 16-bit timer/counters, a six-vector two-level interrupt architecture, a full-

duplex serial port, on-chip oscillator, and clock circuitry. In addition, the AT89C52 is designed

with static logic for operation down to zero frequency and supports two software selectable

power saving modes. The Idle Mode stops the CPU while allowing the RAM, timer/counters,

serial port, and interrupt system to continue functioning. The Power-down mode saves the RAM

contents but freezes the oscillator, disabling all other chip functions until the next hardware reset.

4.2.3.4.1 Features of AT89C52

Compatible with MCS-51™ Products

8K Bytes of In-System Reprogrammable Flash Memory

Endurance: 1,000 Write/Erase Cycles

Fully Static Operation: 0 Hz to 24 MHz

Three-level Program Memory Lock

256 x 8-bit Internal RAM

32 Programmable I/O Lines

Three 16-bit Timer/Counters

Eight Interrupt Sources

Programmable Serial Channel

Low-power Idle and Power-down Modes

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4.2.3.4.2 Applications of Microcontroller

Remote control

Industry

Home automation

Medical appliances

Security

Instrumentation

Transmission control

Cellular phones

Answering machines

Lighting control

Keyless entry

Answering machine

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4.2.3.5 RF module (HM-TR)

4.2.3.5.1 Introduction

RF Module is a (usually) small electronic circuit used to transmit, receive, or transceiver radio

waves on one of a number of carrier frequencies. RF Modules are widely used in consumer

application such as garage door openers, wireless alarm systems, industrial remote controls, smart

sensor applications, and wireless home automation systems. They are often used instead of infrared

remote controls as they have the advantage of not requiring line-of-sight operation. Transmission

through RF is better than IR (infrared) because of many reasons. Firstly, signals through RF can

travel through larger distances making it suitable for long range applications. Also, while IR

mostly operates in line-of- sight mode, RF signals can travel even when there is an

obstruction between transmitter & receiver.

Next, RF transmission is more strong and reliable than IR transmission. RF communication uses a

specific frequency unlike IR signals which are affected by other IR emitting sources. This RF

module comprises of an RF Transmitter and an RF Receiver. The transmitter/receiver (Tx/Rx)

pair operates at a frequency of 434 MHz An RF transmitter receives serial data and transmits it

wirelessly through RF through its antenna connected at pin4. The transmission occurs at the rate of

1Kbps - 10Kbps.The transmitted data is received by an RF receiver operating at the same

frequency as that of the transmitter. Several carrier frequencies are commonly used in

commercially-available RF modules, including 433.92MHz, 315MHz, 868MHz and 915MHz

Fig 4.7: RF module

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The HM-TR series UHF wireless transparent data transceiver, developed by Hope

Microelectronics Co. Ltd, is designed for applications that need wireless transmission. It features

high data rate, longer transmission distance, programmable frequencies, configurable UART

formats and low sleep current make it deal choice. The commjunication protocol is self

controlled and completely transparent to users. The module can be embeded to yourexisting

design so that low cost high perfornance wireless data communication can be utilized easily.

4.2.3.5.2 Features

FSK (Freqency Shift Keying ) modulation, high interference immunity

2-way half-duplex communication

315/433/868/915MHz ISM band, globally license free.

Programmable frequencies all allowing be used in FDMA applications

Self controlled RF to UART protocol translation, reliable and easy to use.

Configurable UART format, with data rate from 900-19200bps.

Using enable pin to control duty-cycle to satisfydifferent application requirements

Hig performance, long transmission range.>300m in open area.

Standard UART interface, with TTL or RS232 logic level available

Compact size, standard 0.1” pinch SIP connector and SMA anteena socket

No RF tunuing needed in application

4.2.3.5.3 Applications

Remote control, remote measurement system

Wireless metering

Access contol

Identity discrimination

Data collection

It home appliance

Smart house products

Data store and forward repeater

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4.2.3.6 Motor driver chip (L293D)

The L293 and L293D are quadruple high-current half-H drivers. The L293 is designed to provide

bidirectional drive currents of up to 1 A at voltages from 4.5 V to 36 V. The L293D is designed

to provide bidirectional drive currents of up to 600-mA at voltages from 4.5 V to 36 V. Both

devices are designed to drive inductive loads such as relays, solenoids, dc and bipolar stepping

motors, as well as other high-current/high-voltage loads in positive-supply applications All

inputs are TTL compatible.

Each output is a complete totem-pole drive circuit, with a Darlington transistor sink and a

pseudo- Darlington source. Drivers are enabled in pairs, with drivers 1 and 2 enabled by 1,2EN

and drivers 3 and 4 enabled by 3,4EN. When an enable input is high, the associated drivers are

enabled, and their outputs are active and in phase with their inputs. When the enable input is low,

those drivers are disabled, and their outputs are off and in the high-impedance state. With the

proper data inputs, each pair of drivers forms a full-H (or bridge) reversible drive suitable for

solenoid or motor applications.

Fig 4.8: L293D

Source: From Datasheet

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4.2.3.6.1 Features

Wide Supply-Voltage Range: 4.5 V to 36 V

Separate Input-Logic Supply

Internal ESD Protection

Thermal Shutdown

High-Noise-Immunity Inputs

Functionally Similar to SGS L293 and SGS L293D

Output Current 1 A Per Channel (600 mA for L293D)

Peak Output Current 2 A Per Channel (1.2 A for L293D)

Output Clamp Diodes for Inductive

Transient Suppression (L293D)

4.2.3.7 Temperature sensor (DS1820)

4.2.3.7.1 Introduction

The DS18S20 digital thermometer provides 9-bit Celsius temperature measurements and has an

alarm function with nonvolatile user-programmable upper and lower trigger points. The

DS18S20 communicates over a 1-Wire bus that by definition requires only one data line (and

ground) for communication with a central microprocessor. It has an operating temperature range

of –55°C to +125°C and is accurate to ±0.5°C over the range of –10°C to +85°C. In addition, the

DS18S20 can derive power directly from the data line (“parasite power”), eliminating the need

for an external power supply.

Each DS18S20 has a unique 64-bit serial code, which allows multiple DS18S20s to function on

the same 1-Wire bus. Thus, it is simple to use one microprocessor to control many DS18S20s

distributed over a large area. Applications that can benefit from this feature include HVAC

environmental controls, temperature monitoring systems inside buildings, equipment, or

machinery, and process monitoring and control systems.

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Fig 4.9: Temperature Sensor (DS1820)

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4.2.3.7.2 Operation (Measuring temperature) of DS1820

The core functionality of the DS18S20 is its direct-to-digital temperature sensor. The

temperature sensor output has 9-bit resolution, which corresponds to 0.5°C steps. The DS18S20

powers-up in a low-power idle state; to initiate a temperature measurement and A-to-D

conversion, the master must issue a Convert T [44h] command. Following the conversion, the

resulting thermal data is stored in the 2-byte temperature register in the scratchpad memory and

the DS18S20 returns to its idle state. If the DS18S20 is powered by an external supply, the

master can issue “read-time slots” after the Convert T command and the DS18S20 will respond

by transmitting 0 while the temperature conversion is in progress and 1 when the conversion is

done. If the DS18S20 is powered with parasite power, this notification technique cannot be used

since the bus must be pulled high by a strong pull up during the entire temperature conversion.

The bus requirements for parasite power are explained in detail in the Powering the DS18S20

section.

The DS18S20 output data is calibrated in degrees centigrade; for Fahrenheit applications, a

lookup table or conversion routine must be used. The temperature data is stored as a 16-bit sign-

extended two’s complement number in the temperature register. The sign bits (S) indicate if the

temperature is positive or negative: for positive numbers S = 0 and for negative numbers S = 1.

Table 1 gives examples of digital output data and the corresponding temperature reading.

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Resolutions greater than 9 bits can be calculated using the data from the temperature, COUNT

REMAIN and COUNT PER °C registers in the scratchpad. Note that the COUNT PER °C

register is hard-wired to 16 (10h). After reading the scratchpad, the TEMP_READ value is

obtained by truncating the 0.5°C bit (bit 0) from the temperature data. The extended resolution

temperature can then be calculated using the following equation:

Temperature= Temp_read-0.25+ (Count_Per_C-Count_remain/Count_Per_C)

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4.2.3.8 PIR motion sensor (TDL-718A)

4.2.3.8.1 Introduction

The passive Infrared (PIR) sensor will, under typical conditions detect a human being moving

around within approximately 10m from the sensor. This is an average value and the actual

detection range is between 5m to 12m. As the performance of the sensor is determined primarily

by environmental conditions

Fig 4.10: PIR motion sensor

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4.2.3.8.2 Background

Passive Infra-Red Sensors have been around since the 1940s, originally being used for military

and scientific applications.

Now the technology is being used in a wide range of products designed specifically for

commercial and domestic automatic lighting. Today’s modern sensor maximizes efficiencies in

automatic light control, promoting convenience, safety and cost-savings.

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4.2.3.8.3 Common Location for PIR sensor

Nearly any area where people only occasionally walk or move through and which is not required

to be continuously lit, could benefit from the installation of a PIR sensor. Some examples are

hallways, foyers, paths, driveways, garden areas and car parks.

4.2.3.8.4 Working of PIR sensor

All PIR sensors detect changes in infra-red radiation, in the form of heat emitted by a number of

bodies including people, cars and, to a lesser extent, dogs or other small animals. The bigger the

body, the more infra-red radiation is emitted and the easier it is for a PIR sensor to detect. The

field of view is the area in which changes in infra-red radiation can be detected. The field of

view can alter with changes in temperature and the size of the heat source. It senses an object

with the coning angle of 110 degree and distance 7-10 meters

Fig 4.11: Area of coverage shown by PIR sensor

Source: From Datasheet

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Each zone is constantly monitored by the sensor. When a person or other heat source enters any

zone, the level of infra-red radiation in that zone increases. This change is detected and

processed by the sensor, switching on the connected lighting and starting the in-built ‘Time’

process.Providing the heat source (person) continues to move in the field of view, the PIR sensor

will keep processing the changes in infra-red radiation and the lighting will stay on. If a person

stands still in the field of view or moves out of the detection area, the sensor will not detect any

changes in infra-red radiation between the zones and the lights will go out after the ‘Time’ period

is complete.

In order for the sensor to most effectively detect changes in heat between zones, it is advisable to

walk across the zones not up or along a zone.

PIR sensors are passive devices; they do not emit or radiate any energy or beams.

4.2.3.8.5. Effects of temperature changes in PIR sensor

All PIR operate by detecting the temperature difference between the ambient air temperature and

a moving heat source (person). Outside air temperature changes have the greatest effect on the

operating performance of PIRs. The sensitivity of the sensor increases on cold nights and

decreases on hot nights.

On cold nights, the difference in temperature between a person (normal body temperature is

37°C) and the outside air temperature is relatively large, giving an apparent increase in

performance of the sensor. On hot nights, this difference in temperature is relatively small and a

decrease in performance of the sensor can be expected. At 15° – 20°C, the sensor should perform

according to the stated specifications. If the ambient temperature increases to 30°C or more, the

following changes occur:

1. The maximum distance and field of view significantly decrease (up to as much as 50%).

2. The distance a heat source has to move across the zones to activate the sensor increases.

3. The size of the heat source required to activate the sensor increases.

At an ambient temperature of 10°C or less, the opposite occurs:

1. The maximum distance and field of view increases.

2. The distance a heat source has to move across the zones to activate the sensor decreases.

3. The size of the heat source required to activate the sensor decreases.

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Fig 4.12: Effect of temperature changes in PIR sensor

Source: From datasheet

4.2.3.8.6 Applications & Functions and Features

Automatic induction: when people enter into the range of induction, it will turn on, when

people leave; it will turn off with delay.

It can be applied to corridor, passageway, toilet, basement, warehouse, garage, etc., which

have the function of automatic lighting, and control.

luminance metering: we can add photo activity according to customers’ requirement

Random delay time:16seconds(customized 2seconds~120minutes)

Temperature compensation: tuodi specialized temperature compensation chip, which used to

reducing the effect of temp. On detecting distance.

Triggering mode: repeatable triggering mode, non-triggering mode(option)

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4.2.3.9 MAX 232

The MAX232 is a dual driver/receiver that includes a capacitive voltage generator to supply

EIA-232 voltage levels from a single 5-V supply. Each receiver converts EIA-232 inputs to 5-V

TTL/CMOS levels. These receivers have a typical threshold of 1.3 V and a typical hysteresis of

0.5 V, and can accept ±30-V inputs. Each driver converts TTL/CMOS input levels into EIA-232

levels.

Fig 4.13: MAX232

Source: From datasheet

4.2.3.9.1 Features of MAX232

Meet or Exceed TIA/EIA-232-F and ITU Recommendation V.28

Operate With Single 5-V Power Supply

Operate Up to 120 kbit/s

Two Drivers and Two Receivers

±30-V Input Levels

Low Supply Current . . . 8 mA

Typical Designed to be Interchangeable With Maxim MAX232

ESD Protection Exceeds JESD 22 – 2000-V Human-Body Model (A114-A)

4.3.9.2 Applications of MAX232

TIA/EIA-232-F

Battery-Powered Systems Terminals

Modems

Computers

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4.2.3.10 LM7805

4.2.3.10.1 Introduction

It is a chip used to convert the input voltage into regulated output 5V. This series of fixed-

voltage integrated-circuit voltage regulators is designed for a wide range of applications. These

applications include on-card regulation for elimination of noise and distribution problems

associated with single-point regulation. Each of these regulators can deliver up to 1.5 A of output

current. The internal current-limiting and thermal-shutdown features of these regulators

essentially make them immune to overload.

In addition to use as fixed-voltage regulators, these devices can be used with external

components to obtain adjustable output voltages and currents, and also can be used as the power-

pass element in precision regulators.

Fig 4.14: LM7805

Source retrieved from

http://www.google.com/search?q=lm7805&hl=en&rlz=1T4NDKB_enNP525NP526&tbm=isch

&oq=LM7805&gs_l=img.1.0.0l10.205596.208890.0.211895.17.6.0.0.0.0.1155.1155.7-

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4.2.3.10.2 Features of LM7805

3-Terminal Regulators

Output Current up to 1.5 A

Internal Thermal-Overload Protection

High Power-Dissipation Capability

Internal Short-Circuit Current Limiting

Output Transistor Safe-Area Compensation

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4.2.4 Working of Circuit Diagram

Working of circuit diagram is the process introducing the mechanism and principle operation of

the whole system of the project. Here, operation of the system is the way of functioning through

getting specific inputs so as to response towards the outputs which are assumed or predicted

towards its development.

The system is divided into two parts. Part I consists of (RF interfaced with PC) through RS232.

The second part consists of (Microcontroller interfaced with RF modem and motor driving chip)

Robot interfaced with RF as shown in above fig: 4 and fig: 5.

In the first section, we see RS232’s one section will be connected with PC and the another part

of RS 232’s pin 2 and pin 3 will be connected with MAX232’s pin 7 and pin 8 as receiver and

transmitter respectively. Again pin 10 and pin 9 of MAX232 will be connected to Rx and TX pin

of RF modem for communication to receive and transmit the information.

Computer is the important part of our project. We are using computer as a remote for the robot.

The PC controls the movement of robot with the help of visual basic software. The visual basic

program is installed in the PC and with the help of it, robot is remotely controlled and is guided

the direction that the user wants the robot to move. It may be forward, reverse, left and right and

even stop. It too has got facility of headlight system. We can on and off the head light of robot as

we need. The computer gets the BCD codes and then computer converts it into its required ASCI

code or machine language that computer can read with the help of visual basic software and

information is displayed on the screen or window of PC over a window of VB.

In the second part, system deals with Robot interface with RF modem as its circuit diagram is

shown is fig: 5. Here, RF modem is connected to microcontroller (AT89c52) to pin 10 and 11 as

TX and RX respectively to receive and transmit the information to and from the PC and robot.

The microcontroller is equipped with a program for the robot and different sensors we use in the

project. The hex file of a program in the microcontroller is converted to binary coded decimal so

that the microcontroller can easily read the program. In then, pin 1, 2, 7, 10, 15 of L293D is

connected to pin 28, 27, 26, 39, 38 and 37 of microcontroller respectively as an enable pin to

make full-H drives for motors. Pin 3, 6 and pin 14, 11 of L293D are respectively used for motors

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to drive. The motor is internally designed with two pairs of drivers 1, 2 and 3, 4. Drivers are

enabled in pairs, with drivers 1 and 2 enabled by 1,2EN and drivers 3 and 4 enabled by 3,4EN.

When an enable input is high, the associated drivers are enabled, and their outputs are active and

in phase with their inputs. When the enable input is low, those drivers are disabled, and their

outputs are off and in the high-impedance state. When the voltage is applied in the

microcontroller and the motor driver chip as required by them, the motor starts and motor runs in

the required direction as suggested by the computer. Similarly, for sensors the sensors

temperature detector and Passive Infrared (PIR) motion sensor are connected to port 2.0 and port

2.4 i.e. pin 21 and 25 respectively of microcontroller.

The temperature is updated in the window of VBB software installed in PC and motion of

obstacles is also updated over the PC and the information is shared with the help of RF modem

(transceiver). In this way, the robot works under the guidance of PC and is operated remotely

through RF. It moves the directions forward, reverse, left, right and even stops as the user needs.

All the information is then updated on the PC through RF.

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4.2.5 Mechanical Section

In mechanical section, working of mechanical parts and their assembling is studied. In our

robotic system, robots wheel and the motor we use to run wheel is discussed.

Mechanical parts used in our system are listed below.

DC geared motor

Caster wheel

Wheel

4.2.5.1 DC geared motor

4.2.5.1.1 Introduction

Motor gives power to microcontrollers. Power to do physical works for example to move robot

in different desired directions. We can control dc motor easily with microcontrollers. We can

start it, stop it or make it go either clockwise or anti clockwise direction. We can also control its

speed.

A dc motor is electromechanical device that converts electrical into mechanical energy that can

be used to do many useful works. DC motors come in different ratings like 6v and 12v. It has

two wires or pins. It can hold about 2.7 kg load and operates 6-12 v in 200 rpm.

Fig 4.15: DC Geared Motor, 12v, 200rpm

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4.2.5.1.2 Control with Microcontrollers

As the microcontrollers port are not enough to drive DC motors directly so we need some kind

of drivers. A very easy and safe is to use popular L293D chips. It is a 16 pin chip.

Fig 4.16: L293D pin configuration

Source : From datasheet

4.2.5.2 Caster wheel

It is front wheel of robot. It has no any resemblance with circuit components. It is a supporting

wheel.

Fig 4.17: Caster wheel

Source: From snapshots of our project

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4.2.5.3 Wheel

These are the two back wheels of a robot. They help to drive the load and is directly connected

with L293D output pins 3 and 6 and 14 and 11 pins.

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Fig 4.18: Robots back wheel

Source: From snapshots of our project

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4.2.6 Interface for Controlling Robot

In this section the robot is interfaced with computer with the help of visual basic application.

Visual basic application is installed in the computer. The computer is interfaced with RF module

through RS232 which in then helps to control the robot. Through the different directions as the

user wants the robot is controlled. The robot moves left, right, forward, stop and reverse as

guided by the user. The information the robot senses is then updated in the visual basic wizard,

the information is then displayed in the screen of computer. This is the mechanism the robot

works and is controlled as the user wants on pressing different icons available in the VB

application.

Fig 4.19: Snapshot of Visual basic application interfaced with Robot

Source: From snapshots of our project

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4.3 Total Cost

Estimated components Price rate in the market

S.N Components Quantity Rate(Rs.) Amount Comment

1 Microcontroller(AT89c52) 1 150 150 *

2 DS1820 1 490 490 “

3 RS232 1 200 200 “

4 RF module 2 2450 4900 “

5 MAX232 1 115 115 “

6 PIR sensor 1 1850 1850

7 SMPS 1 200 200 “

8 LM7805 1 40 40 “

9 L293D 1 190 90 “

10 Wheel 2 250 500 “

11 Capacitors 10 15 150

12 Resistor pack 1 90 90

13 SIP10 1 10 10 “

14 PCB Board 5 35 175 “

15 Wire Connectors 3 60 180 “

16 Connecting pins 6 60 360 “

17 Sockets 10 35 350 “

18 LED Wire 2 30 60 “

19 Quartz crystal 1 35 35 “

20 Caster Wheel 1 100 100 “

21 Others - - 690 “

Total Amount 11140**

Fig Table 4.1: Total cost

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*Purchased components not necessary to be used in system

** Includes only components expense

Note: This table doesn’t include the expenses of printing and photocopying of the proposals,

reports and other documents. Approximately spends NRS.15000 on this work. Transportations

expenses are not considered here.

So, as stated in the above budget structure the funding source is we group members on

ourselves. The estimated budgets for the project seem to be around NRS.12, 000/- in range

without showing any other stationeries and transportation charge.

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4.4 Problems Encountered

Facing with the problems and finding out the solutions for it really make us feel happy and

increases the idea or technique of playing with problems and finding the new solutions for it. It

provides us the knowledge and increases the brain power and even increases our interest in the

project. In the session of doing a project, main problem we faced was availability of integrated

chips or required circuit components for the project in the market. We searched so many markets

installs about chips however we get the chips but they were incompatible for the project. It’s

really difficult to find out the exact components for the project. Getting the circuit components is

not only the solution, the real problem occurs while testing the hardware. We undo the soldering

of hardware so often which really makes the PCB dirty. It’s really difficult to get the output

because making a program, doing hardware so fine really do not brings the output smoothly, we

need to care the values of resistors and capacitors, and even the power supply plays a vital role in

getting an output.

Similarly, burning a program in a microcontroller was also a common problem we faced. We

need to have 3-4 extra microcontrollers burned with the same program because we can’t

guarantee when the microcontroller with program will be corrupt. It’s good to keep reset pin

outside the PCB because resetting a overall system of project is often unavoidable while testing a

project. The problem increases with the tougher project we select, however it also increases our

power of debugging. Giving a good finishing to a project is another thing we need to think. We

so many times undo knots/bolts of the Robot and even undo wheels of the Robot. The chips were

damaged so many times that was also so common problem we encountered. Really facing so

many problems during testing of project and debugging it really spreads happiness in our face.

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CHAPTER 5

RECOMMENDATIONS & CONCLUSION

5.1 Limitations

Every project has its own merits and demerits while testing and debugging it, we achieve a final

output what we have desired for. On the duration of working out the project we come to find

some of the demerits of our project which our Robot can’t do. The problems and limitations that

we faced during our project session are listed below.

It cannot move in a rough surface smoothly

No audio and visual information of detected object.

Robot can be controlled around 100m as RF module specification.

It can’t detect very small objects.

Operator should watch the location of robot to control it.

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5.2 Future Enhancement

Future enhancement on any project is needed to make more effective and advancement of the

project. So this project can be enhanced by adding following extra features in future

We can enhance PC controlled robot and controlled through GSM based system.

We can enhance project by adding camera on the robot so that we can capture videos and

audios of remote place in the screen.

Mine detection can be added.

Fire detection can be added.

The Robot can be further enhanced by controlled it through web based services.

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5.3 Conclusion

Our project named “RF Based PC Controlled Robot” was successfully succeeded. It is really a

great achievement for us. We finally got what we have worked with great hardships. It built us

new innovation of knowledge on robotics for us where we were benefited with various ideas on

software, hardware and mechanical parts including knowledge about the wireless communication

as well as to control the remote object from remote place. This project is a complete is a medium

where we can testify and update our theoretical knowledge into real time scenarios. It imparted

us visual basic programming knowledge with assembly language coding in microcontroller

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