🧺 WashTime

WashTime is an Arduino-based embedded system project that converts a semi-automatic washing machine into a fully automatic washing system.
The project uses a microcontroller, relays, buttons, and an LCD to automate washing operations such as Wash and Rinse.

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✨ Features

• ⚙️ Fully automatic washing cycle control
• 🤖 Arduino-based embedded logic
• 📟 I2C LCD display for real-time status
• 🔘 Push-button user interface
• 🔌 Relay-controlled motor and water valves
• 🧩 Modular and extendable code structure

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🛠️ Hardware Requirements

• 🧠 Arduino Uno / Nano / compatible board
• 🔁 4-Channel Relay Module
• 🖥️ 16x2 LCD with I2C module
• 🔘 Push Buttons (Start, Mode, Stop)
• 🔋 5V Power Supply
• 🔧 Wires and connectors

⚠️ Warning:
This project may interact with AC-powered devices. Always follow proper electrical safety procedures.

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💻 Software Requirements

• 🧰 Arduino IDE or PlatformIO
• 🧑‍💻 C++ (Arduino framework)
• 📚 LiquidCrystal_I2C library

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🔄 How It Works

1. 🔌 System initializes the LCD, relays, and buttons
2. 👆 User selects a washing mode using buttons
3. ▶️ Pressing the Start button begins the cycle
4. ⚡ Arduino controls the motor and valves through relays
5. 📟 LCD displays the current operation status
6. ✅ The cycle completes automatically

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🔌 Pin Configuration (Example)

📟 LCD (I2C)

• VCC → 5V
• GND → GND
• SDA → A4
• SCL → A5

🔘 Buttons

• Start Button → D2
• Mode Button → D3
• Stop Button → D4

🔁 Relays

• Relay 1 → Motor Control
• Relay 2 → Water Inlet
• Relay 3 → Drain Valve
• Relay 4 → Reserved

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📥 Installation

1. 📦 Clone the repository
   git clone https://github.com/MuhammadAliEcho/WashTime.git

2. 🧑‍💻 Open the project in Arduino IDE or PlatformIO

3. 📚 Install required libraries

4. ⚙️ Select the correct board and port

5. ⬆️ Upload the code to the Arduino

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▶️ Usage

1. 🔌 Power on the system
2. 🎛️ Select the desired washing mode
3. ▶️ Press the Start button
4. 👀 Monitor progress on the LCD
5. ✅ The system completes the cycle automatically

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📁 Project Structure

• 📂 src/ → Main source code
• 📂 include/ → Header files
• 📄 README.md → Project documentation

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🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome.

1. 🍴 Fork the repository
2. 🌿 Create a new branch
3. ✏️ Make your changes
4. 🔁 Submit a pull request

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📜 License

This project is open source.
You may add an MIT or Apache 2.0 license.

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👤 Author

Muhammad Ali
🔗 GitHub: https://github.com/MuhammadAliEcho
📧 Email: muhammadaliecho@gmail.com

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