Smart Home Monitor System for Arduino Uno

Overview

This repository contains the source code for an Arduino Uno-based Smart Home Monitor System. The project demonstrates advanced concepts in embedded systems programming, object-oriented design, and serial communication using C++.

Features

Embedded Systems Programming

• Finite State Machine (FSM): The heart of the system is a deterministic Finite State Machine, ensuring efficient state transitions and interactions. This approach enhances the system's reliability and predictability in various scenarios.

Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)

• 'Device' Class: A centerpiece of our design, the 'Device' class encapsulates the properties and behaviors of smart home devices. Key OOP concepts like encapsulation, abstraction, method overloading, and data manipulation are extensively used.

Serial Communication

• Custom Protocol: The system uses a bespoke protocol for reliable host-Arduino communication. This custom solution addresses synchronization and error handling, ensuring seamless data exchange between the smart home system and the controlling host.

Hardware Requirements

• Arduino Uno
• Adafruit RGB LCD Shield
• Other smart home device components (sensors, actuators, etc.)

Software Dependencies

• Wire.h
• Adafruit_RGBLCDShield.h
• Adafruit_MCP23017.h

Usage

• The system starts in the 'Waiting' state and transitions through various states based on inputs and internal logic.
• Serial communication can be used to interact with the system, sending commands and receiving updates.