Motorized TV Mount with Dual Actuator

Innovative home automation solution developed by baron.be

Project Overview

This project showcases our expertise in custom automation. It involves creating a motorized system to elegantly integrate a television into a bookshelf, with a two-stage automated movement controlled by the TV's existing remote control.

Final installation of the complete system in the bookshelf

Key Features

Technical Innovation

Unique system combining precision mechanics and advanced electronics for perfectly controlled movement.

Smart Integration

Use of existing TV remote for natural and intuitive control.

Maximum Safety

Multiple safety systems with real-time force monitoring.

Detailed Development Process

Manufacturing and Installation

Production and assembly:

  • Cutting according to FreeCAD plans
  • Bookshelf assembly
  • Articulated system installation
  • Complete functional testing
cutting creation assembly bookshelf with 3D plan

Electronic Design

Development of electronic schematic for synchronized dual actuator control:

  • Main actuator: 12V 1000N with L298N controller
  • Secondary actuator: 6V 50N with L9110 controller
  • Amperage monitoring: INA219 sensors
  • Safety: Configurable amperage limits
Detailed electronic schematic of the dual actuator control system

Arduino Software Development

C++ Programming on Arduino IDE:

  • Framework: Arduino ESP32
  • Simultaneous actuator control
  • IR interrupt handling
  • Real-time position monitoring
Arduino source code for synchronized actuator control

Electrical Design in Fritzing

Complete technical documentation:

  • Detailed wiring diagram
  • Optimized PCB routing
  • Components list
  • Test and measurement points
Fritzing schematic of complete electrical circuit

Prototyping and Testing

Hardware configuration:

  • Processor: ESP32
  • Motor drivers: L298N (12V) and L9110 (6V)
  • Sensors: INA219 for current monitoring
  • Position feedback: Linear potentiometers
Prototype testing phase with synchronized actuators

3D Modeling in FreeCAD

Mechanical design:

  • Custom actuator mount
  • Proximus box integration
  • KY-022 IR receiver mount
  • Adapted bookshelf structure
3D modeling of mounts and structures in FreeCAD
3D modeling of the bookshelf in FreeCAD

Expertise in Custom Home Automation Solutions

This project is just one example of our capacity to develop custom home automation solutions. Whether you have a project in automation, robotics, or innovative home automation, our expertise as senior full-stack developers allows us to transform your ideas into reality.