Hi everyone, I’ve been working on a fun project to make my dryer smarter, and I’d love to hear your thoughts or tips on how to refine it. Here’s what I’ve done so far:
I installed a multipurpose sensor on my dryer’s door to monitor vibration, temperature, and door position. The goal is to have the dryer notify me when it’s done, but I’m running into some challenges with false triggers. For example, any vibration from bumping the dryer or even nearby appliances can set off the sensor, leading to unnecessary alerts.
I’ve tried setting up a rule where the sensor triggers an alert only if it detects continuous vibration for a certain period and then stops, but I’m struggling to get the timing right. I also want to ensure the door is closed to avoid false readings.
Here’s what I’m thinking: maybe I can set it up so the sensor checks for vibration for a set amount of time, say 10 minutes, and if it stops, it sends a notification. But I’m not sure how to program this logic or if there’s a better way to avoid false positives.
Has anyone tackled a similar project? I’d love to hear how you approached it or if there are any tools or apps that could help streamline this process. Any advice would be super helpful! Thanks in advance for your insights!