Create Temperature controlled fan system
Creating a temperature-controlled fan system is a great way to learn about thermistors, transistors, relays, and basic microcontroller operations. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make a temperature-controlled fan using a thermistor, transistor, relay, and a fan. Components You Will Need 1. Thermistor (NTC or PTC type): A thermistor is a type of resistor whose resistance varies significantly with temperature. NTC Thermistor: Resistance decreases as the temperature increases. PTC Thermistor: Resistance increases as the temperature increases (use NTC for this project). 2. Transistor (NPN type, e.g., 2N2222): A transistor will act as a switch to control the relay. 3. Relay: A relay is an electrically-operated switch used to control the fan (usually a higher-voltage AC fan). It can switch larger currents using the lower-current signals from the transistor. 4. Fan (DC or AC): The fan will be controlled by the relay, and will turn on or off depending on the temperature. 5. Microcontroll...