Teorie a praxe využití platformy Arduino pro model chytrého domu

This bachelor thesis is focused on the usability of the Arduino platform for smart homes in theory and practice. The concept of Smart Homes represents a practical connection of hardware and software for people at home. The Arduino platform is a physical computing device consisting of a base board with input and output pins, as well as an Integrated Development Environment. The theory covered in this thesis describes an introduction to Smart Homes, presentation of the Arduino platform and research of usability of Arduino in the concept of Smart Homes (current state and future development). These questions were addressed by researching related literature. The practical goals were the design and implementation of a custom system for a Smart Home, and the evaluation of gained practical experience and conclusions from the gathered data. A design was developed, which was then realized using 3D printing and various electronic components and modules. The results show that the Arduino microcomputer is able to control a Smart Home. At the end of the thesis, the execution of the project itself is evaluated which states the successful implementation of all proposed functionalities. Also, its time and financial costs are carefully evaluated, as is the work with the Arduino platform, and the areas in which the platform could be improved for further use are listed.