Build a Voice-Activated Smart Night Light: A Micro:bit IoT Project for the Home and Classroom Whether you’re a student looking for a cool weekend project, a parent wanting to spark a child’s interest in engineering, or a STEM maker exploring Internet of Things (IoT) concepts, the Elecfreaks Micro:bit Smart Home Kit http://bit.ly/43ooJF is a fantastic gateway. Smart home technology isn’t just for big tech companies; it’s something you can prototype right on your dining room table. In this post, we’re refining a project that mimics real-world smart building technology: a Voice-Activated Night Light. Why Build a Smart Night Light? (Project Motivation) In the world of professional engineering, the primary goal is often resource efficiency. We don’t just want lights that turn on; we want 'intelligent' systems that minimize energy waste. By building a light that triggers only when it is both dark and detects a presence (noise), students learn the basics of conditional au...
Robots and getting computers to work with the physical world is fun; this blog looks at my own personal experimenting and building in this area.