Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

ABSTRACT

1
 Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

INTRODUCTION

Seasonal change in the Philippines is becoming unstable due to present global warming.

There is no longer any way to predict when it will rain or be dry. In the dry season, it is no

wonder that rain could fall down quickly. The problem of unpredictable weather occurrences has

made it difficult for individuals to wash laundry as a regular activity at home. The fear

heightened when the house is unoccupied, while the wet clothes are still at the outside (Arjityal

& Purwoto, 2017).

Since the community's most used clothesline is still in the form of manual, the

community must raise it directly. The majority of individuals dry their clothes on a clothesline

after they've finished washing them. They need sunlight so they can dry their clothes on the

clothesline. When it started to rain, they had to relocate the clothesline to the shelter because if

they didn't, their clothing would get soaked (Sidik & Hermawaty, 2019). When it was raining,

some people forget to pull their clothing off the clothesline, and as a result, their clothing got

soaked.

According to Latif et al. (2021) this will be difficult for people who are employed and for

students due to the factor of not having enough time to manage their work and everyday school

routines. The majority of people in the nation are familiar with the phenomenon of flexibility in

clothing management at the clothesline. The management of clothes on the clothesline becomes

hard for people who are not at home during the day because they are in a different location, like

the office or school.

To eliminate the concern that clothes won't get wet in the rain when it is outside. The

researchers came to the idea that we need an automatic control system by creating a battery

2
 Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

powered automatic clothesline rain protector. The system will be created using an Arduino as the

micro-controller and is battery powered, making it energy efficient and an eco-friendly option.

Also, the system will be still at use even if there’s a power interruption since it is battery

powered. Its main functional unit will be the rain sensor. As it starts to rain, the rain sensor sends

a signal to the Arduino microcontroller which activates the motor driver and turns on the motor,

moving the roof cover to cover the clothing and shield them from the rain and fog at night.

The battery powered automatic clothesline machine will be hand built by the researchers.

In order for the gadget to perform its intended functions, programming will be used to produce a

set of input instructions. The device will be evaluated by the researchers to see if it needs to be

improved after fabrication and programming.

The success rate of rain sensor to detect raindrops will be tested as part of this study. The

outcome of the trials conducted in the study will determine the viability and how well-functioned

the product is and the effects of the occurrence of unusual weather conditions to the rain sensor.

The proposed battery-powered automatic clothesline rain protector would address this

issue by using rain sensor and automatically covering the clothes with a protective shield. The

device will be designed to operate using a rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for

electricity and reducing the device’s carbon footprint, making it eco-friendly and cost-effective

compared to other automated clothesline collectors that require motors and electricity. The

project will focus on determining the effectiveness of the device in terms of its durability, speed,

and the success rate of sensors and whether it serves its purpose or not through experimentation.

In summary, this study aims to investigate the feasibility of a battery-powered automatic

clothesline rain protector, which will provide a sustainable solution to the problem of drying

3
 Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

clothes during the rainy season. The proposed device will be designed to detect rain and

automatically cover the clothesline to protect the clothes from getting wet. The device’s

effectiveness, durability, and energy efficiency will be evaluated through experimentation, and

its potential benefits for users will be assessed. This research will contribute to the development

of sustainable and user-friendly technologies that can improve the quality of life for people,

particularly those who have physical disabilities and limited mobility.

4
 Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

MATERIALS AND METHODS

I. Designing the Lay-out of the Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

The Lay-out of the Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector which serves

as a guide for the construction of the product and for us to determine which materials we will be

using was created using Sketch-Up, it is a 3D modeling computer tool that enables the

researchers to design highly detailed 3D models for interiors and exterior of the product that is

useful for a better representation of our product.

II. Preparation of Materials

The following are the materials purchased and used in constructing the product:

Round Bars Breadboard Shift Register

Flat sheets 9v Battery

Angle bars LED battery indicator

Arduino uno Wheels

Copper wires Cover

Sprocket Motorcycle chains

Dynamo Resistor

Bearing Switch

Rain sensor 9v battery port

5
 Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

III. Construction of the Machine

6
Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector

7
Battery-powered Automatic Clothesline Rain Protector