Design of a Helmet Visor Cleaning Device Using a Rain Sensor Based on an Arduino Uno
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https://doi.org/10.63891/j-mart.v1i4.122Keywords:
Arduino Uno, Rain sensor, Servo motor, Helmet visor, Wiper mechanismAbstract
This study designed and functionally tested a helmet visor (kaca helm) cleaning device that automatically responds to rain conditions using an Arduino Uno–based control system. The device was intended to help maintain rider visibility by removing rainwater and reducing moisture on the visor through a small wiper mechanism. The hardware design integrated a rain sensor as the input, an Arduino Uno as the controller, and a servo motor to drive the wiper, supported by an LED indicator for status feedback. The control logic was implemented in Arduino C to read the rain sensor condition and activate outputs accordingly. Functional testing was conducted by applying water to the rain sensor and observing system responses under wet and dry conditions. The results showed consistent state changes: when the sensor surface was wet, the LED indicator turned on, and the servo output moved through the reported 0–70° range to drive wiper motion; when the sensor was dry, the LED turned off, and the servo returned to 0° with no wiper movement. The device also stopped detecting once the rain condition ended, returning the system to its idle state. These findings demonstrate a basic rain-triggered actuator mechanism for visor cleaning that may support safer riding behavior by reducing the need for manual wiping during rainfall.
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