Project Details
YEAR 2018
About
IHCS (Integrated Home Control Surface) is a prototype multi-function integrated touch interface for unifying and controlling IoT devices.
Fabric multi-touch surface with haptics & LED display.
This device is intended to be integrated into the infrastructure of the home — built into walls, furniture, and other surfaces.
IHCS unifies all of the devices and systems that operate in our homes.
Components
3D Printed Chassis
Modeled in Fusion360, printed with eSUN PLA Pro Filament on an Ultimaker S5.
USB Power Supply
Simple 5v micro-USB power supply powers the microcontroller and custom circuit.
Microcontroller
Arduino-compatible NodeMCU microcontroller. Integrated WiFi ESP8266 for IoT.
Materials
Conductive copper taffeta
Thin foam
NodeMCU microcontroller
Soft fabric
Protoboards
3D filament
Software & Libraries
Arduino NeoPixel Library
CapacitiveSensor (Paul Badge, Paul Stoffregen)
FastLED
Circuit diagrams & board design done in Fritzing.
Haptics
Small smartphone-style haptic vibration motor.
Function & Use-Cases
🏠 Multi-Function
A unified surface to control and manage IoT devices.
💡 Lights
Manage building-wide smart lighting, RGB color, lighting timers, automation, and more.
🌡️ Climate Control
Manage building-wide airflow & temperature.
🔒 Security
Arm and secure your home.
Interface
📳 Light & Haptics
Intelligent light & vibration feedback for fine-tuned and intuitive control.
☝🏽 Gesture
Intelligent light & vibration feedback for fine-tuned and intuitive control.
🖐🏼 Multitouch
Capacitive touch surface supports up to 10 digit gestures.
🔽 Pressure
Pressure sensitivity adds a new layer of nuanced control and interaction.
Integration
⚙️ Embedded
Embedded in a table, counter top, wall, or furniture.
🧠 Intuitive
Pleasing soft-touch fabric exterior.
ℹ️ Informative
RGB LEDs & delicate haptics respond immediately to touch & pressure input.
⚪ Neutral
Selection of neutral colors & soft-touch fabrics blend seamlessly into any interior.
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