Detect Train and Close Window with Arduino and Webcam

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.

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• train
• window
• motion
• arduino
• webcam

[sw204me]

By the time the window closes the train will have passed lol.

[emomotorgeek]

0:30 lotion and tissues. lo

[Popeyethebikerman]

"It's whisper-quiet!" "WHAT??" "IT'S WHISPER-QUIET!!"

[mayhn]

Really great. In my opinion you should use high power laser beam to alert the train passing even a few hundred meters earlier.

[hingedelephant]

Nice. A little slow, but a nice build.

[Houdinisworld]

Neat ideal! Most windows are verticle but this is great for sliding windows. My advice for improvement is to put a simple pressure switch on the track and add a wireless kit to your Arduino. You could also put an audio sensor which would kick in way before the webcam sees the train... I have no doubts you can tweak the coding to respond only to the repetitive sound of a train. Really cool though!

[albertopasca]

genius!!

[crashtokio]

Thank you for sharing this! I am upset about people posting what's wrong without building a better solution, documenting it and or posting a video response showing how to impove your very good idea. Your video is helpful.

[Auhydride]

not sure if it would be legal but, you can wire the railroads to give you heads up long time before the train approaches.

[MrKaman25]

When you hear the train coming, go and close the two windows. It would take less time and there would be no need for a special printer that makes plastic du-hickies and no need to put holes in your landlord's walls. If you need something to do, invent a robot to close the windows and it could also get beer. Then I'd buy one! Thanks for the video and I'm sorry to the person who is losing his company.