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DIY Diesel Heater Thermostat: My Journey from Frustration to Arduino Innovation

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Why use a diesel heater?

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Easy Automation: DIY Diesel Heater Thermostat Free Arduino Code.

Unlocking Automation: DIY Diesel Heater Thermostat Code Revealed Welcome back to the second part of our DIY Diesel Heater Thermostat series! In this installment, we'll dive into the heart of the project—the Arduino code that transforms your heater into a smart, automated system. Feel free to explore, learn, and adapt this code to suit your needs. However, before we proceed, a stark reminder: use the code at your own risk, and I assume no responsibility for any consequences that may arise. #include < Adafruit_LiquidCrystal.h > #include < Wire.h > #include < Adafruit_Sensor.h > #include < DHT.h > #include < DHT_U.h > #define DHTPIN 2 #define RELAY_PIN_5 4 #define RELAY_PIN_6 6 #define DHTTYPE DHT11 DHT_Unified dht(DHTPIN, DHTTYPE); Adafruit_LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7); uint32_t delayMS; bool relay5Active = false; bool relay6Active = false; void setup() { Serial.begin...

Arduino Thermostat Code Explanation:

Arduino Thermostat Code Explanation Arduino Thermostat Code Explanation Libraries: Adafruit_LiquidCrystal : A library that extends the functionality of the standard LiquidCrystal library for LCD displays. Wire : Enables communication with I2C devices. Adafruit_Sensor and DHT_U : Libraries for working with the DHT temperature and humidity sensor. DHT.h : Includes the main DHT library. Pin Definitions: DHTPIN: Pin to which the DHT sensor is connected (Pin 2). RELAY_PIN_5 and RELAY_PIN_6: Pins to which the relays controlling the heater are connected (Pins 4 and 6, respectively). DHTTYPE: Specifies the DHT sensor type (DHT11). Variable Declarations: DHT_Unified dht(DHTPIN, DHTTYPE): Creates an instance of the DHT sensor. Adafruit_LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7): Creates an instance of the LCD display. ...