Protótipo de um chuveiro digital com controle remoto

Abstract

This paper presents the and development of a hardware and software prototype, using architecture of na 8-bit microcontroller, in order to implement the control module of the TRIAC trigger of a digital shower. It demonstrates the possibility of controlling the power consumption of a shower through a remote control that regulates the temperature. A display informs the percentage of savings achieved. In general, the temperature adjustment in ordinary electric showers is done by varying two parameters: The shower electrical resistance through a switch located on the appliance and the water flow by the shower valve. It is importante to mention that both parameters have drawbacks. This work also presentes a comparison between the digital shower and two traditional showers on the market. The FFT voltage is verified and a cost analysis is performed. On the display screen, is demonstrated the value referred to the power chosen by the user via remote control. It may represent na additional incentive to save energy.