Mission Description
- Context: Combine multiple sensors to improve a classroom’s environment. Build a Smart Classroom Climate Controller that automatically adjusts lights and fans to keep conditions optimal for students (saving energy when nobody is around too).
- Task: Integrate a light sensor (LDR) and a temperature sensor with your Arduino or Junkbot Core. Program logic such that if the classroom is bright with natural light, turn off or dim the room’s lights (you can simulate with an LED bulb). If it’s dark, turn lights on. Similarly, if the temperature goes above a comfy range, turn on a fan (simulate with motor or LED); if it’s cool, turn it off. Additionally, add a motion sensor to detect if anyone is in the room – only run the systems if the room is occupied. Use serial print or an LCD to display status (e.g., “Lights OFF (sunlight ok), Fan ON (hot)”).
- Expected Output: An automated room system that responds to environmental conditions. For example, in a demo, shining a flashlight on the light sensor (to mimic sunlight) causes the “room light” LED to switch off; covering the sensor (dark room) makes it switch on. Warming the temperature sensor with your hand triggers the fan LED to come on; removing heat turns it off – but only if the motion sensor has recently detected movement (assuming someone is there). This project showcases smart building technology addressing school life comfort and energy efficiency.
Student Goal
Integrate a light sensor (LDR) and a temperature sensor with your Arduino or Junkbot Core.
Program logic such that if the classroom is bright with natural light, turn off or dim the room’s lights (you can
simulate with an LED bulb). If it’s dark, turn lights on. Similarly, if the temperature goes above a comfy range, turn
on a fan (simulate with motor or LED); if it’s cool, turn it off. Additionally, add a motion sensor to detect if
anyone is in the room – only run the systems if the room is occupied. Use serial print or an LCD to display status
(e.g., “Lights OFF (sunlight ok), Fan ON (hot)”).
Mission Information
Status
Open
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Category
School
Grade
G8 — Integration & Innovation Missions
Rewards
Recognition, Internships, Prizes
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