Foam House with Electronics
In this project, I was required to design and build a house made out of foam and vinyl for my Tech Design course. To go above and beyond, I implemented circuitry and lights into the design. The house features lights throughout, a functional garage door that opens and closes with a button press, and a solar panel powering all these electronics. Check out the cool photos of the house below!
Project Overview
This interdisciplinary project combined architectural design with electronics engineering. Starting with foam and vinyl construction, I enhanced the basic house model with a complete smart home system including lighting, automated garage door, and solar power integration.
Key Features:
- Complete house construction using foam and vinyl
- Integrated LED lighting system throughout the house
- Functional garage door with button-activated mechanism
- Solar panel power system for all electronics
- Custom circuitry design and implementation
- Tech Design course project with advanced features
Technologies Used:
Project Documentation:
Click the links above to view detailed photos and technical drawings of the smart house project.
Smart Features
🏠 Architectural Design
Complete house structure built from foam and vinyl materials, demonstrating architectural planning and construction techniques.
💡 Integrated Lighting
LED lighting system installed throughout the house with custom circuitry for ambient and functional illumination.
🚗 Automated Garage
Functional garage door mechanism that opens and closes with a simple button press, showcasing motor control integration.
☀️ Solar Power System
Solar panel integration providing clean, renewable power for all electronic components in the smart house.
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