The implementation of an infrared transmitter and receiver function in the Souliss framework

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction
• Souliss
  • Requirements
  • Arduino
    • Development Environment
    • Arduino programming language
  • Typicals
  • Communication
• Smart Home Framework Comparison
  • openHAB
  • Souliss integration in openHAB
• IR Remote Control
  • IR Codes
  • Souliss IR implementation
  • IR Gateway function
• Hardware
  • WEMOS D1 mini board
  • Souliss IR Cube
    • Calculations
    • Mechanical Design
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis aims to implement infrared receiver and transmitter functionality into the Souliss framework, a home automation library for Arduino. The goal is to enhance Souliss' capabilities by integrating infrared control for consumer electronics, which are typically controlled by infrared commands. The project includes developing a dedicated prototype, the "Souliss IR Cube," to test the implementation.

• Integration of infrared functionality into Souliss framework.
• Development of a prototype, "Souliss IR Cube," for testing the implementation.
• Exploration of existing home automation frameworks and their comparison to Souliss.
• Integration of Souliss hardware modules in openHAB.
• Adaption of the software library and testing on the developed prototype.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: The thesis outlines the project's objectives and the need for integrating infrared functionality into the Souliss framework. It also highlights the use of a prototype for testing the implementation.
• Souliss: This chapter provides an overview of the Souliss framework, its requirements, and the Arduino platform. It explores the Arduino development environment, programming language, and the typical functionalities of Souliss.
• Communication: This section discusses the communication protocols used in Souliss, including Ethernet, WLAN, and 2.4GHz radio communication.
• Smart Home Framework Comparison: This chapter compares Souliss with other popular home automation frameworks like openHAB. It explores the potential integration of Souliss modules within openHAB.
• IR Remote Control: The chapter delves into the implementation of the infrared functionality within Souliss. It covers the structure of IR codes, the development of a function to convert IR commands into Souliss commands, and the process of translating Souliss commands into infrared signals.
• Hardware: This chapter focuses on the hardware components used in the project, particularly the WEMOS D1 mini board, which serves as the microcontroller, and the "Souliss IR Cube" prototype. It also examines the calculations and mechanical design involved in building the prototype.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The central focus of this bachelor thesis is the integration of infrared functionality into the Souliss framework for home automation. It involves the development of a prototype, "Souliss IR Cube," to test the implementation. Key terms include: Souliss, Arduino, home automation, infrared, IR receiver, IR transmitter, openHAB, ESP-8266EX microcontroller, WLAN, prototype development, and 3D printing.