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JOY OF ELECTRONICS

PROJECT: PIEZO KNOCK SWITCH

By

Kakkireni Nihitha – 23ECB0B11

Malireddy HimaBindu – 23ECB0B37

Kosireddy Shreeya – 23ECB0F24

Submitted to

Dr. Ch. V. Rama Rao Sir


CONTENTS

1. Introduction
2. List of components
3. Description of the circuit
4. Experimentation
5. Applications
6. Conclusion
INTRODUCTION

A piezo knock switch experiment involves the use of a


piezoelectric sensor to detect mechanical vibrations or knocks
and trigger a response or action. In a piezo knock switch
experiment, we explore how piezoelectric sensors can detect
knocks or vibrations and trigger responses.

Piezoelectric sensors are special materials that generate


electricity when they're squeezed or bent. In this experiment, we
connect a piezo sensor to a circuit that amplifies the electrical
signal it produces in response to knocks. When we tap or knock
on the sensor, it generates a small electric pulse. By amplifying
and measuring this pulse, we can detect the knock and use it to
activate other components in a circuit, like turning on a light or
sounding an alarm.
LIST OF COMPONENTS

1. 555 Timer IC

2. NPN Transistor – BC547

3. Piezo Buzzer

4. LED / any Output device

5. Resistors – 1 x 100KΩ, 2 x 10MΩ, 1 x 330Ω

6. 10uF Capacitor

7. Breadboard

8. PCB

9. Copperboard

10. Soldering wire

11. Soldering rod

12. Soldering flux

13. Soldering stand

14. Few breadboard connectors

15. (5-12) V Power Supply


DESCRIPTION OF THE CIRCUIT

 The circuit uses a 555 timer IC.


 Pin-2 (Trigger Pin) detects voltage less than 1/3 of supply
voltage to turn ON the output.

 Pin-6 (Threshold Pin) detects voltage more than 2/3 of


supply voltage to turn OFF the output.

 Both Pins 2 & 6 are connected to each other to control the


output.

 The circuit controls output toggling by regulating voltage


at the common point between Pins 2 & 6 of the 555 IC.
 Two 10M resistors are employed on either side of this
common point to stabilize voltage during idle periods,
preventing unwanted triggers caused by stray electrostatic
charges.

 An NPN transistor, coupled with a 100K resistor,


establishes a feedback loop for flip-flopping the output
upon activation.

 When the output is On and the transistor is activated, it


applies a positive voltage, causing Pin-6 to turn off the
output.

 Conversely, when the output is Off and the transistor is


activated, it applies a negative voltage, turning on the
output by triggering Pin-2.

 The transistor is triggered either by tapping/knocking on a


piezoelectric speaker (for a knock sensor circuit) or by
touch (for a latching touch switch circuit).

 A 10uF capacitor helps prevent multiple triggers by


deactivating the transistor for about 1-2 seconds after
each tap on the piezo sensor.
EXPERIMENTATION

ON BREADBOARD:

LED glows upon tapping


LED ceases with subsequent knock

ON PCB:

LED glows upon tapping

LED ceases with subsequent knock


APPLICATIONS

• Used in earthquake detectors (The analog output of Piezo


speaker is used)
• Used in automatic doorbell systems
• Used as a replacement for modern concealed switch
systems (One just need to tap on a particular area to turn
an appliance on)
• Another transistor can be cascaded to the existing npn
transistor to increase the tap/knock detection sensitivity
• It can display the number of people who walked on the
piezoelectric sensor.
• It can be integrated into security systems to detect
unauthorized entry, triggering alarms or alert notifications.
• It can monitor machinery for vibrations, providing early
warning of potential equipment failures or maintenance
needs.
CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the piezo knock switch experiment demonstrates


the effectiveness of using a piezoelectric sensor to detect
knocks and trigger a response. By integrating this sensor with
an LED, we created a simple yet responsive system that
illuminates upon detecting a knock and deactivates upon
subsequent knocks. This experiment highlights the practical
applications of piezoelectric sensors in detecting physical
stimuli and activating electronic responses.
REFERENCES

https://elonics.org/piezo-electric-knock-switch-using-555-ic/

https://elonics.org/

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