This is demo of advanced user interface for home automation, in this video we use led test through GUI on multi functional board, for more detail, please subscribe our YouTube channel. This is Arduino base Home automation demo using Vb.net coding with Graphical user interface, see all steps and try to do it your self.- Require Hardware parts:
- Arduino Uno
- Breadboard (Multifunctional or led board)
- Jumper wires
- Require Software tools:
- Visual Studion 10
- Arduino IDE
Step 1: Video of Arduino + Vb.net Advanced UI Home Automation Demo
- Simply connect your arduino board with Led's on bread board or if you have multi functional board then you can use it- Make sure you have connection properly or not.- Connect your arduino with Arduino IDE and check your port connection.- because, for software serial interfacing you have to clear about which port is using for serial communication.- After connection check Port number.
Step 2: Step 2: Upload Your Arduino Code
Step 3: Step 3: Make Vb Code on Visual Studio
Note: Only Serial Communication Code lines and one Button example is uploaded her, other code do it your self as similar to this codes.
Step 4: Run Your VB Code
EXPANDED TECHNICAL DETAILS
PC-to-Embedded Control Loop
This project bridges low-level hardware control with high-level Windows application design.
- Serial Protocol: The Arduino acts as the "Actuator Hub." It listens for specific ASCII command strings (e.g., "LED_ON", "MOTOR_STOP") sent over the USB-Serial bridge from the PC.
- Handshaking: Implements a simple "ACK" (Acknowledge) protocol where the Arduino confirms every received command to ensure communication reliability.
Visual Studio GUI
- Vb.net Application: A custom Windows app built in Visual Studio 2015. It features sliders for PWM motor speed and buttons for digital toggles.
- Graphical Dashboard: The app also plots incoming sensor data (like temperature) into a real-time line chart, providing a professional Graphical User Interface (GUI) for industrial or home control systems.