Hey guys,
Can anyone help me with a project dealing with microprocessors and building some sensors and controls for my home? It could be websites, books, how too's, or even better, direct assistance
I've always wanted to take a course on microprocessors just for my own benefit and use in crazy project ideas, but I never found the time. So hopefully there are a couple resident hardware geeks around (I'm a civil geek )
Here's my first project idea that I need some assistance with.
My home has the oil fired boiler and cloths dryer in the garage. Both of these vent to the outside, thus requiring "make up air" when they operate. Currently they pull air through gaps around the garage door and other "leaky" spots.
I'll soon be starting a thorough weatherization project that will fill all these gaps. In order to allow both of these appliances to operate at peak efficiency (and prevent possible malfunctions) I need to allow make up air in the garage. I want to build a system that opens a damper in the wall, allowing fresh air in when either the dryer or boiler is running.
I figure I'd use an electronic eye on the boiler and a pressure sensor on the dryer to trigger a servo to open the damper. I have the damper I want to use, and I'll post a pic when I get home.
How would you go about designing this system?
Thanks,
Erich