Automatic Rain Shield for Clothes Using Arduino

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Hello everyone in this project I made an Automatic Rain Shield for Clothes using arduino in a simple way.

I have given all the build steps in this post and also a working video is available in the end so you can see its working.

To make an Automated Rain Shield for Laundry Using Arduino you need some arduino components and i have given the list below.

If you are looking to build this for your upcoming project this is a great choice.

I have given a circuit diagram with explanation and also code, with this you can make a cool project report.

Arduino auto rain shield for clothes components

To build this project you need these supplies. Keep them handy to have a quick build

Arduino Uno
Micro servo
LCD with I2c
Jumper Cables
Arduino IDE to program the Uno
Rain sensor module
Cardboard
Hot Glue

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Auto rain shield for clothes circuit diagram

The circuit diagram for this project is shown well in the video, also here i have explained them for you.

This is the circuit for auto rain shield project, we are using 3 main components to make the circuit.

The rain sensor, LCD 16×2 with I2c and then the micro servo for movements.

Start by connecting the rain sensor to its amplifier module if its not done.

The A0 pin is connected to A0 on uno whereas the vcc ang gnd are connected to 5v and gnd respectively.

From LCD i2c the SCl is connected to A4 and the SDA is connected to A5 the power pins follow like the previous one.

Finally connect the servo signal to D9 pin and the power pins to 5v and ground of uno board.

Arduino Auto Rain Shield for Clothes Code

After you make all these connections connect the uno to computer with programming cable and open IDE.

#include <Servo.h>
#include <Wire.h>
#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>

Servo shadeServo;
LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 16, 2);  // Change to 0x3F if 0x27 doesn't work

int rainSensor = A0;
int rainValue = 0;
int threshold = 400; // Adjust based on your sensor readings
int servoPos = 0;

void setup() {
  shadeServo.attach(9);
  lcd.init();
  lcd.backlight();
  lcd.setCursor(0,0);
  lcd.print("  Cloth Shade ");
  lcd.setCursor(0,1);
  lcd.print("   System On   ");
  delay(2000);
  lcd.clear();
  shadeServo.write(0); // Shade open initially
}

void loop() {
  rainValue = analogRead(rainSensor);

  if (rainValue < threshold) {
    // Rain detected
    lcd.clear();
    lcd.setCursor(0,0);
    lcd.print("Rain Detected!");
    lcd.setCursor(0,1);
    lcd.print("Closing Shade...");
    shadeServo.write(90); // Close shade
    delay(2000);
  } else {
    // No rain
    lcd.clear();
    lcd.setCursor(0,0);
    lcd.print("Sunny Day");
    lcd.setCursor(0,1);
    lcd.print("Open the Clothes");
    shadeServo.write(0); // Open shade
    delay(2000);
  }
}

After you open the IDE, paste these lines of program and if you wish you can change the message on LCD.

If you face any error let me know in the comments and i will help you in fixing them.