How to automate any Window Curtain for $20 | Arduino Automation

In this video, an old window curtain is motorised for $20. With a push of a button, the curtain opens and closes.
Visit the Arduino Project Hub for all details: projecthub.arduino.cc/wedgeha...
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Got something you want to see the Wedge Hacker automate? Great! Just drop your idea in the comments section ( I read all comments, literally).
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The window curtain is hacked (as usual) and becomes automated using an Arduino (UNO, but any other model should work) and a NEMA-17 Stepper Motor. Keep in mind, that you'll need an ordinary Curtain that uses a rail and a rope for opening and closing*.
Arduino Project: projecthub.arduino.cc/wedgeha...
Arduino Code: create.arduino.cc/editor/wedg...
Components Required:
NEMA-17 Stepper Motor: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DDS...
Pulley Belt: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DlV...
L298N Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver (Compatible): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dnt...
L298N Dual H-Bridge Motor Driver (Genuine):
Single Relay: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Dmn...
Arduino UNO (Arduino Compatible): s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DEX...
Arduino UNO (Genuine): store.arduino.cc/products/ard...
12v Power Adapter: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DkC...
Rocker Push Button
Female-to-Female Jumpers
Male-to-Male Jumpers
10k Resistors: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DmG...
6mm Wall Plugs and Screws
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[@SammOBracketBracketBracket]

great tutorial mate Edit: The mosquitoes

[@napkin62]

Very nice automation...

[@Error-om3fk]

Half automation but u get the point

[@FreshCityVentures]

Looks sooo good!👌🏼 I am just in the process of installing this for a customer in their $1.6M home and they absolutely love the aesthetic of the stepper motor bolted to the wall! Good work!

[@aleeyaanatashaa]

Can I have the code for arduino please?

[@FreshCityVentures]

@@aleeyaanatashaa Yes, it’s 5 fast knocks and two long! Do it twice! Please don’t tell anyone.

[@wedgehacker]

Hi mate, please find it in the description.

[@pawanpinjarkar6510]

Can you show us how to do the same for a roman rod with roman rings on the curtains?

[@cvaug6958]

Amazing hack. Been looking for something like this. But I dont get how you attach the belt. Do you have better pics of it?

[@wedgehacker]

email me, and I send you better pics

[@YigalBZ]

Thanks for the nice project. How do you control the situation after reset/power down? The Arduino's code doesn't know if the curtain is open or closed, or even in between, so you may try to open an opened curtain instead of opening a closed curtain.

[@wedgehacker]

I've just posted part 2 with a step-by-step guide to make the circuit. Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmnk6mmbNJ2ebs In part 2, the initial/startup default is closed, so you can either keep the Arduino running or simply close the curtain before powering off.

[@faku09kpo]

Great idea! Any ideas to make it a little less noisy?

[@wedgehacker]

I was able to make it less noisy by adjusting the speed on the codes. All the codes are uploaded here: www.wedgehacker.com/automate-curtain/

[@ilovehotcakes]

Try a TMC2208 driver instead of an H bridge

[@squeekhobby4571]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@EliotVaradi]

Hello! I didn't understand where the yellow wire from the relay to the NC position comes on the arduino board. Will the L298 be powered by 5 volt arduino?

[@wedgehacker]

Hey Eliot. The L298 is powered by 12v DC external supply. As for the relay, the L298 module has been heating up after some time if powered but not in use; so, I placed a relay where the COM goes to the 12v + and the NO goes to the L298 V+. So when ever the button is clicked, the relay is switched ON, then the L298 is switched ON, and then the motor starts running and immediately after that, everything is switched back OFF again. Hope that helps.

[@EliotVaradi]

@@wedgehacker Thank you very much -that's much clearer!

[@mohamadfahmibinmansorstude6570]

Hi why my motor not moving when no load attach at shaft. When i hold the shaft then it moving?

[@wedgehacker]

Ensure your stepper motor is not faulty and ensure the motor driver is grounded. The ground must be a common ground between the Arduino, the driver, and the power source. Hope this helps!

[@lowisanilsson4326]

Cool! Can you provide the circut scheme? I can't open the website you linked before.

[@wedgehacker]

I've just posted part two with a step-by-step guide to make the circuit. Watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aKmnk6mmbNJ2ebs

[@rishisonani4029]

Can you make an electrical diagram

[@wedgehacker]

I added all the details in the Arduino Project hub: projecthub.arduino.cc/wedgehacker/window-curtain-automation-c788af

[@rishisonani4029]

On 3:14 can I use male to female jumpers

[@wedgehacker]

Male-to-Female jumpers would be better, I didn't have them at the time of recording.

[@T0rdal]

Why not a esp 32 then it would be actually automated if you combine it with something like home assistant

[@wedgehacker]

True, but it's easier with an Arduino, and their native app. Plus, if you get the Arduino subscription (even the cheapest one), you can easily link it with Alexa.

[@T0rdal]

@@wedgehacker arduino subscription? Arduino ide the tool to Program basically all arduino chips is free. Also there is a arduino with esp 32 ship the Arduino Nano ESP32. It adds wifi capabilities and it's like 19 euro or so and could replace your current microcontroller.

[@AddOnGamerz]

thanks and congrats from addon gamerz and my 41 subscribers

[@boopeshkumarprabhakaran]

can you make this work with esphome and home assistant

[@wedgehacker]

You definitely can. That’s a great idea for another project.

[@boopeshkumarprabhakaran]

@@wedgehacker thank you.. Waiting for that project go live 🔥🔥

[@hammadshabbir6505]

Check this video to get more information about Motorized Blinds? kzbin.info_lBgAyxUR2U

[@ArduinoBoy]

Brother do you have m1 MacBook

[@wedgehacker]

Not yet bro :D

[@avadhootkamble6051]

just provide a circuit digram

[@wedgehacker]

You can find it here www.wedgehacker.com/automate-curtain/

[@deepvlog2303]

Please share ta diagram

[@wedgehacker]

You can find it here www.wedgehacker.com/automate-curtain/

[@jeromebresler877]

cool project , have you code source please :)?

[@wedgehacker]

You can find the codes and the diagrams here www.wedgehacker.com/automate-curtain/

[@aleeyaanatashaa]

Hi bro! Can I please have the code

[@lajoyashaw6439]

In the comments already.

[@wedgehacker]

Hi mate, please find it in the description.

[@yvonnejones8544]

you dont need all that hassle you can by curtains rods that do that and they really dont cost very much

[@blahblahblahblah2837]

And where's the fun in that?

[@wedgehacker]

so True! :D

[@EliotVaradi]

It's amazing , great idea but I didn't understand ... Please contact me in email at photos or explain me in the comments , Thanksgiving!

[@wedgehacker]

Which part specifically?