Here’s a great example of how to solve problems through automation….
The problem, living next to a set of train tracks, and the noise that they make… Â The solution, automatically close the windows, when a train is passing through…
Using a webcam, open-source motion detection software, and an arduino, I’ve created an automatic window closer for my bedroom windows. This is a demonstration of how it works.
It’s a nice rig, custom built, and very functional. Â I can see some possible improvements, including sound triggering, or leveraging the web cam to detect the trains from further away…
But, it’s a great solution.