• Project:
  Digital Temperature Controller
• Category:
  Embedded Systems
• Sub-Category:
  Microcontrollers & Microprocessors

• Cost:
  ₹ 7000
• Date:
  28/Jan/2026
• Status:
  Deployed

Project Details:

Project: Automatic Temperature Monitoring and Control System

This project involves designing an embedded system that automatically monitors and controls temperature using sensors and microcontrollers. The system continuously measures temperature levels and takes appropriate actions—such as switching heating or cooling devices on or off—to maintain a desired temperature range without human intervention.

Project Overview

In this project, learners build a temperature-controlled embedded system that collects real-time data from temperature sensors and processes it using a microcontroller. Based on predefined threshold values, the system intelligently controls actuators like fans, heaters, or relays, demonstrating closed-loop control and real-time decision-making.

Key Objectives

• Understand temperature sensing and measurement techniques
• Interface temperature sensors with microcontrollers
• Implement automatic control logic using threshold-based conditions
• Control external devices such as fans or heaters through relays
• Build a reliable and responsive embedded control system

Skills Covered

• Embedded system design and programming
• Sensor interfacing and calibration
• Real-time data processing
• Actuator and relay control
• Power management and circuit integration
• Debugging and system testing

Tools & Technologies Used

• Temperature sensors (LM35, DHT11/DHT22, or DS18B20)
• Microcontrollers such as Arduino or ESP32
• Relay modules and motor drivers
• Embedded C/C++ programming
• Serial communication and data logging
• Basic electronics and circuit design

Real-World Use Case

Automatic temperature monitoring and control systems are widely used in smart homes, industrial automation, HVAC systems, data centers, and medical equipment. These systems help maintain optimal operating conditions, improve energy efficiency, and prevent damage caused by temperature fluctuations.

Learning Outcomes

By completing this project, learners gain practical experience in building autonomous embedded systems. They develop a strong understanding of sensor-based control, embedded decision-making, and system integration, forming a solid foundation for advanced embedded and IoT applications.