Raspberry Pi to control blinds or shades
I wanted to lower the shade on my deck every morning automatically on a schedule. Here is a video of it working
Parts list
- Raspberry Pi version B+ I had laying around
- Power Supply Module DC 12V 8A , 5V 1A Dual - Amazon $14.99
- Bringsmart 12V 40rpm Worm Gear Motor Self-locking DC Motor Amazon $14.99
- Bringsmart 370 Mounting Bracket with Screw Worm Gear Motor Fixed Fastener Amazon $8.99
- Decided to make my own custom motor bracket using the above as a guide
- JBtek 4 Channel DC 5V Relay Module for Arduino & Raspberry Pi Amazon $7.99
- Aopin 6mm to 8mm Rigid Couplings Set Screw Shaft Amazon $9.19
- Wiring Instructions for reversible motor with power switch
- 3D boxes to hold power supply and relay
Installed Product