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Alcohol Detection System with Visual and Audible Alerts

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Summary

The circuit described by the provided inputs is a control circuit that utilizes a relay to switch between two different outputs based on the signal from an MQ-3 alcohol sensor. The circuit includes a voltage regulator to ensure stable operation, a transistor to amplify the sensor's signal, and protection diodes. It also features visual indicators in the form of LEDs and an audible indicator using a piezo buzzer.

Component List

Relay 5V

  • Description: A 5V relay used to switch between two different outputs.
  • Pins: COM (Common), COIL 1, COIL 2, NO (Normally Open), NC (Normally Closed)

Resistor (1k Ohms)

  • Description: A resistor with a resistance of 1000 Ohms.
  • Pins: pin1, pin2

Voltage Regulator

  • Description: A voltage regulator to maintain a stable voltage level for the circuit.
  • Pins: IN (Input), GND (Ground), OUT (Output)

9V Battery

  • Description: A 9V battery providing the power source for the circuit.
  • Pins: + (Positive), - (Negative)

NPN Transistor (EBC)

  • Description: An NPN transistor used to amplify the signal from the MQ-3 sensor.
  • Pins: emitter, base, collector

Diode

  • Description: A diode used for protecting the circuit from reverse voltage spikes.
  • Pins: cathode, anode

Piezo Buzzer

  • Description: An audible indicator that can be triggered by the circuit.
  • Pins: pin 1, pin 2

MQ-3 Breakout

  • Description: An alcohol sensor that outputs a digital signal.
  • Pins: VCC (Power), GND (Ground), DO (Digital Output), AO (Analog Output)

LED: Two Pin (red)

  • Description: A red LED used as a visual indicator.
  • Pins: cathode, anode

LED: Two Pin (green)

  • Description: A green LED used as a visual indicator.
  • Pins: cathode, anode

Resistor (68 Ohms)

  • Description: A resistor with a resistance of 68 Ohms, likely used to limit current to the LEDs.
  • Pins: pin1, pin2

Wiring Details

Relay 5V

  • COM connected to Voltage Regulator OUT
  • COIL 1 connected to NPN Transistor emitter
  • COIL 2 connected to Voltage Regulator OUT
  • NO connected to LED: Two Pin (green) anode
  • NC connected to LED: Two Pin (red) anode and Piezo Buzzer pin 1

Resistor (1k Ohms)

  • pin1 connected to NPN Transistor base
  • pin2 connected to MQ-3 Breakout DO

Voltage Regulator

  • IN connected to 9V Battery +
  • GND connected to 9V Battery -, Piezo Buzzer pin 2, MQ-3 Breakout GND, and common ground for other components
  • OUT connected to Relay 5V COIL 2 and Diode cathode

9V Battery

    • connected to Voltage Regulator IN
    • connected to common ground

NPN Transistor (EBC)

  • emitter connected to Relay 5V COIL 1
  • base connected to Resistor (1k Ohms) pin1
  • collector connected to common ground

Diode

  • cathode connected to Voltage Regulator OUT
  • anode connected to NPN Transistor emitter

Piezo Buzzer

  • pin 1 connected to Relay 5V NC
  • pin 2 connected to common ground

MQ-3 Breakout

  • VCC connected to Voltage Regulator OUT
  • GND connected to common ground
  • DO connected to Resistor (1k Ohms) pin2

LED: Two Pin (red)

  • anode connected to Relay 5V NC
  • cathode connected to Resistor (68 Ohms) pin1

LED: Two Pin (green)

  • anode connected to Relay 5V NO
  • cathode connected to Resistor (68 Ohms) pin1

Resistor (68 Ohms)

  • pin1 connected to LED: Two Pin (red) cathode and LED: Two Pin (green) cathode
  • pin2 connected to common ground

Documented Code

No code was provided for any microcontrollers in the circuit. If there are microcontrollers involved, please provide the relevant code for documentation.