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The Chillout Stove

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BACKGROUND

This gadget is for an ICAM(Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts) project that I have done over the span of 2 weeks. The Chillout Stove project is an innovative approach to regulating the temperature of a stove. This project involves the use of an Arduino microcontroller, a temperature sensor, LEDs for visual feedback, and C++ programming skills to create a device that can automatically adjust the heat output of a stove based on the temperature. 

INSPIRATION

The inspiration behind the Chillout Stove project stems from the desire to solve a common problem: There are times when I have been craving a quick and easy meal, such as instant noodles, but have been frustrated by having to wait for the food to cool down to a safe and comfortable temperature. This experience led me to think of a solution that could make this process more efficient.

We live in a modern era, and we want everything to be automatic. In this project, I intended to utilize an automatic fan that will be ON and OFF according to the temperature level. The project not only solved a common problem but also showcased the potential of technology to make everyday tasks easier and more efficient.
 

TOOLS

  • Breadboard (generic)

  • Arduino UNO

  • Resistor 330 ohm

  • 5 mm LED: Red

  • 5 mm LED: Green

  • Temperature Sensor

  • Geared DC Motor, 12 V

  • Fan Blade

  • Arduino IDE (Software)

CONNECTIONS

The idea for this project is to have Arduino UNO make the decision when the Fan will ON or OFF. Arduino will connect with a temperature sensor, then read the temperature value from the sensor to monitor the temperature of the stove. When the temperature rises above a set threshold, the Arduino microcontroller triggers a fan to spin at a higher speed, which helps to cool down the stove and maintain a consistent temperature.  For a better visual presentation, I decided to add two led lights to indicate different stages.

I started by watching a lot of tutorial videos online for an in-depth understanding of Arduino and also to figure out how to connect the sensors, resistors, and motor with the Arduino breadboard. 

 


An overview of the connection looks like this:

  • Arduino Pin (A0) -------> Temperature Sensor (Vout)

  • Arduino Pin (2) --------> Green Led (Anode)

  • Arduino Pin (4) --------> Red Led (Anode)

  • Arduino Pin (7) --------> DC Motor Positive Pin

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CODE

To implement this project, knowledge in C++ programming was necessary. The programming skills were used to write the code for the Arduino microcontroller, which processes the input from the temperature sensor and controls the fan.

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INTERACTIVE PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE

The inspiration behind creating the visual representation of this project's interactive prototype came from a desire to explore new ways of innovating the cooking process. The idea came from a simple question
: if a stove can heat up food, why can't it cool things down?

The name "Chillout Stove" for this project aims to promote a message of relaxation and stress relief. Late-night cravings for comfort food often arise as a result of the stress and pressure of schoolwork, and this project was designed to alleviate some of that stress by making it easier and more convenient to prepare a quick meal. The name "Chillout Stove" was chosen with this idea in mind, reminding users to take a break and relax during their late-night study sessions, rather than letting stress take over. The name not only reflects the purpose of the project but also encourages a healthy and balanced approach to life.

VIDEO DEMOS

How the fan works:

Interactive Prototype:

Final Presentation:

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