Created October 30, 2016

Who woke me up!! A Halloween contest Submission

A mobile on a harmless holder suddenly wakes up, starts walking and says "who woke me up" . Used Arduino, 1Sheeld and Tasker.

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Arduino UNO

1Sheeld

Software apps and online services

tasker

Story

Objective

The intent was to make something simple and scary. The other objective was to make use of maximum tools on hand. I used Arduino, Tasker, 1Sheeld. I know i would have easily achieved the results with lesser hardware, but these tools provide extreme customization capabilities. So if i wish to extend the scope or make the project scarier i have these genius tools at disposal.

What Does it Look like

1 / 5 • Final Look

A mobile on a mobile stand. It looks that simple until it wakes up with eyes wide open. Then it says certain things and starts dancing. It stops to start on its own whenever it feels like. The unpredictability adds to the fun quotient.

How does it work

I used Tasker App on android to generate a random number and set it a a variable. I set a rule (if condition) that if the number matches with a certain criteria it should initiate certain things. It shows a pop up (image of eyes). I chose a pop up as it would override the lock screen. I also set a "Say" action on Tasker so that the mobile says "Who woke me up....." I did make it sound a bit scary! Tasker also sets a port (port11) on Arduino as High through the 1Sheeld APP.

Once Port 11 is set as high, arduino reads the value and starts the two servos attached to the base of the mobile stand, making it do some weird steps.

The entire sequence stops after a while. Till the random number generator starts again. The random unpredictability to trigger the movement is the essence of the project.

How to Make it

1. Create a task in Tasker with the given code. It should set a variable with a random number

2. Take any scary image and set it as a pop up with the task

3. Set Arduino pin 11 as High through Tasker by selecting the 1-Sheeld Plug-in action

4. Upload the given code to Arduino

5. Get the stand designed as per your preference with servos fixed to the bottom

6. Attach the 1-Sheeld to Arduino . Power it.

7.Start 1-Sheeld App on mobile and connect the 1Sheeld App

8. Initiate the task on tasker and lock the phone.

9.Wait for the action!

This was shot on the Diwali Night! Lots of Noise outside

Arduino Code Used for the peoject

#include <Servo.h>

#include <OneSheeld.h>

Servo myservo1;
Servo myservo2;


//define triggers and buttons for movement
long button1;
int pos = 0;
int pos1 = 0;

int i = 0;

void setup()
{
  //myservo1.attach(9);
//  myservo2.attach(10);
  pinMode(11, INPUT);
  digitalWrite(11, LOW);

}

void loop()
{
//start dancing!!
button1 = digitalRead(11);
  if (button1 == HIGH)
  {
    myservo1.attach(9);
    myservo2.attach(10);
    for (pos = 0; pos <= 90; pos += 10) 
      { 
       myservo1.write(pos);              
       delay(15);                       
      }
    for (pos = 90; pos <= 180; pos += 5) 
      { 
       myservo1.write(pos);              
       delay(15);                       
      }
    for (pos1 = 0; pos1 <= 90; pos1 += 10) 
      { 
       myservo2.write(pos1);              
      delay(15);                       
      }
    for (pos1 = 90; pos1 <= 180; pos1 += 5) 
      { 
       myservo2.write(pos1);              
      delay(15);                       
      }
  
    delay(500);
    for (pos = 180; pos >= 0; pos -= 10) 
      { 
      myservo1.write(pos);              
      delay(15);                       
      }
    for (pos1 = 180; pos1 >= 0; pos1 -= 10) { 
      myservo2.write(pos1);              
      delay(15);                       
      }
      delay(1500);
    myservo1.detach();
    myservo2.detach();
    delay(1000);
}
}

Credits

SOURADIPTA MOHANTY

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Banking functional consultant!! Learning IOT through Arduino....:-) enjoying it

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Who woke me up!! A Halloween contest Submission

Who woke me up!! A Halloween contest Submission

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Software apps and online services

Story

Code

Arduino Code Used for the peoject

Credits

SOURADIPTA MOHANTY

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