instructables

3 Floor Elevator Arduino

by usb-e-kits

**************** U P D A T E 18th May 2021 George knows very well the metal construction and it is
**************** his job.

The demand of the ready boards were really high and as Bagios is electrician and i am electronic engineer. And
long as i don't have much time to deal with them i voila!
decided to program a small cheap siemens logo plc to
do excactly the same job as the board. The plc is the The main board contains the necessary i/o optoisolation
siemens logo!. If you are not able to build the project and the arduino mini pcb.
yourself and you want a plug and play solution you can
contact me. 3 oors-3 buttons on each oor-3 sensors on each oor-
3 buttons and an alarm inside the elevator and 2
********************************************************* terminal safety switches are included for the main
********************************************************* installation.
*****
The motor is 230vac and the main board drives it via 2
Hi there. relay outside the main board to avoid noises from
contact relays.But before the current reach the motor it
Me and 2 friends created this elevator for the passes through 2 terminal switches in the upper and
grandmother of one of my friends. lower construction.

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkDi8bH_3Y4&feature=youtu.be

Step 1: The Arduino Main Board

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SIx optoisolated inputs and 2 outputs

arduino mini

a pcb mini siren

a bridge recti cation stage so to operate with ac power.

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 Download
https://www.instructables.com/ORIG/FE0/AKCN/HXIK9OQL/FE0AKCNHXIK9OQL.pdf

Step 2: Arduino Code

You can use the .ino le to arduino nano, uno, micro from china or geniune. If you use china clone arduino don't forget to
install the necessary usb to serial drivers rst

Download

https://www.instructables.com/ORIG/FNZ/2UDL/HWVAU73O/FNZ2UDLHWVAU73O.ino

Step 3: Electrical Wiring

This is the electrical diagram.

Please note that the schematic of the main board is below.

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Step 4: Selecting the Motor and the Chain

Because my English isn't good enough i don't know These motors have build in metal wire that isn't so
some words in English.. strong as the metal chain is...

Here in Greece we call "palago" these types of motors. For this we decide to replace it with the chain...

They have 2 buttons for up and down operation. Some times if you tie very strong the connectors of the
metal wire maybe one day will be cut
I attach some images to understand THE type of motor
exactly... These motors have build in multipliers that reduces the
speed of motion too.
The buttons are now replaced by the high power relays.

Step 5: Reset Button - Alarm Stop

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As you notice there is an alarm switch inside the prevent unwanted reseting.
elevator.
To prevent some noises from the motor there is a second
This is to hardware reset the board and stop the power supply for the high power relays.
elevator.
The High power relays are driven through 2 relays near
There are 2 contacts inside that switch. N.C. and N.O. the controller board.

The N.O. contact is used for the hardware reset. The ground of the output relays are separated from the
main controller ground to prevent noises.
This contact drives a 12 volt relay near the controller
board that applies the ground to the reset pin via its N.O. The N.C. contact inside the alarm switch is applying the
contact.To the reset pin a pull up resistor is attached too power of the second power supply to the high power
5.6K.With these we prevent some noises from the motor relay's coils to direct cutting the ac power.
cables to travel through the ground to the board and

Step 6: Some Updates...

I have to inform you from some updates.

I notice some noises in the ground of the controller due too the relay that drives the motor.

So i decided to seperate the grounds with another power supply.

Have a look at the new schematic to understand

Step 7: Thank You for Voting for My Elevator!

Due to your votes our project nished 2nd in the home automation contest!
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Thanks a lot!

for any help please leave a comment and i will reply.

Step 8: The Ready Pcbs

Hi all, You can use this board as a plc too.

thanks a lot for you interest in my instructable. You can have a look at my site for the presentation too:

I have decided a tear ago to build this project in a more http://www.usbekits.com/arduino-nano-plc-board.htm...

professional and compact pcb.
for any questions i am here to respond!
With these boards i was able to help many people that
were unable to build their own project. Best regards

This board have additional 2 more inputs and one more Fanis Katmadas
output.

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Step 9: USING PLC LOGO! 8.3

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These are all you need to build a more profesional all If you cant build one yourself please contact me.
weather project. I used a plc from siemens. Logo ! Does
excactly the same job as the arduino but costs the please visit http://www.usbekits.com/3- oor-elevator-
double. logo.html for more info

I decided to use it because the demand of the boards

was too high to handle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHioxj9dGVc&feature

This motor called Portable Wire Rope Electric Hoist Winch With Remote Controller, you can buy
from any hardware tools shop
Any new update for 2019 ?

Une nouvelle mise à jour pour 2019?

Hi my friend,

I have prepaired a new version but it will be ready next months...

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If you want help for something please feel free to ask me...
Une nouvelle mise à jour pour 2019?

C'est un très bien

merci mon ami!

Sir can i get complete project on email as i am disable person and want to build it for my self for
home use.
Hi there,
yes i have some boards.
please contact me via email.
[email protected]
Dear sir, as you stated below, i contacted to your mail on 22/07/17. but not yet get reply. please
advise how can get your PCB and code. Thanks.
Dear sir , how i can order this pcb & components? please advise. Thanks

Hi my friend,

please contact me on my personal email [email protected]

Hi! Great project! Can you help me about J8 Supply? 5V to arduino and what is the voltage about
second powet supply? Quat happened sorry with the gnd? bad english!
Hi my friend.
The second power supply is for handling inputs / outputs.
The gnd must be separate to avoid ground noises from the external environment.

If you wish there is a ready pcb board already so to be sure for your project.

Love your project. I just got an arduino and am learning but I'm 63 :) I want to make an elevator
for my old German Shepherd dog. He can no longer climb stairs. Is it possible to buy a
completed PCB from you?
Thanks... Rick from Chemainus BC Canada
I made it, but i haven't any image. I want to thank you. You helped me to understand the logic
behind and elevator.
i am very happy that you made it my friend. In the next month i will have the pcbs for the project.
it will be easier for diy lovers to build their own elevator....
hi is it possible to have the pcb layout on .pcbdoc or .brd as from pdf i cannot make it

Hi there!
Please tell me why you cant do the pcb with the pdf file?
You have just to print them in a laser printer.
Beside that i have in my hands the ready pcbs that i will test them and inform you in a few days.
Let me know if you are inderested.

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hey bro! i need some help. is it okay if i use the code and the PCB you provide for the 3-floor
elevator in instructables for my 2-storey elevator project? will it affect the system? please help
me.. :(
if it is not possible to use the code and the PCB can you help me build the code and the PCB? i
am no electronic engineer that's why i need your help.
thanks bro.
Hi friend,
No there is no worry if you use the same code and pcb.
You will connect 2 inputs and 2 outputs and you will be ok.
Please inform me if you have any problem.
hi friend,

will it be okay if i'll use a 3-PHASE synchronous motor to drive the system? do you think your
automation code will still work for a 3-phase motor?
one more thing bro, can you give me the specifications of all the components you used for this
elevator project? i might as well look and buy for the same items especially the sensors, wires
and the floor selector buttons or switch.

Thank you very much friend.

HEY BRO. I NEED YOUR HELP. I WANT TO BUILD AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM FOR MY TWO
STOREY HOUSE, CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THE CODE AND THE NECESSARY DIAGRAMS?
WILL IT BE POSSIBLE IF I WILL USE ARDUINO MICROCONTROLLER ONLY OR IT'S A MUST
FOR ME TO USE A PCB? THANKS.
Muito Obrigado ! Os Senhores não sabem o bem que realizam em todo o mundo !
Parabéns !
I am planning to make a 3 story elevator and the building is no problem for me but the electrics
are. I'm good at building but no good at reading electronic plans :-(
Well done.
I'm planning to make a ready to plug pcb for this purposes. I hope you will manage to do your
elevetor.
I don't even know what a PCB is lol. Nice if you could buy the electrics in a kit form. I'm building a
house in Philippines and would like to build a elevator instead of a stair case.

Hi my friend,
pcb stands for printed circuit board.
Hi there,
I was busy last year and i didn't have much time to deal with many sites i am a member. I'm really
sorry.
In this year i was asked with personal email and messages for help.
I decided to build a pcb for those that are not familliar with electronics.
I hope that i will help some people out there with this pcb.

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Thank you all!
Best regards
Fanis Katmadas
That's great job congrats.
I need to make home elevator like yours elevator.can you help me please I need some
information from you.my email is [email protected]
thank you
Thanks my friend! I hope you managed to build one!

I wonder if you could add a piston to the bottom so if the cable ever broke it would hold the
elevator in place and depndeing on which way its going up or down thats the way the piston
locked
yeap! its good idea if you are a mechanical engineer. I''m electronic engineer...

Amazing! This is also a big help for my THESIS which is lift management.

Great!.Its my pleasure!

Greetings from Bulgaria, used some of your code for mine 3 floor freight lift. Added check for
closed doors, and button for door unlocking, because of safety reasons.
I use same type of motor, and also had problems with power supply, so I had to use 2 power
supplies. Probably will post instrucatble, but when my nano arrives, as I use my testing Uno now.

Great! thanks for your good words!

Awesome love the idea and thanks for sharing

thanks my friend!

I absolutely love this. Fantastic! One question. You mention 3 proximity sensors per floor. Can you
tell me what proximity sensors you used? Thank you!
general purpose sensors.nothing special. pnp output

can i use infrared proximity sensor for small project ?

yes my friend. you can.

This is a veryinteresting project!Thank you!I loved itandI want to buildthe same lift.But I
haveonlythree phase motor. Pleasetell mecan I usethree phase motorin this project?
that's great job congrats bro.i thought to make same elevator for my also my home.can you help
me please i need some of more information from you.my email is [email protected]
thank you

No broken cable saftey!

What if i want to make a small prototype of this lift, should i use the same motors, sensors and all
or different ones. if different, would you suggest some please?
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How small would be your prototype.
All the sensors should be the same but for the motor you should choose a motor that is strong
enough for your ptototype.
Very good, Well done patrida! Ayto me to ena syrmatosxoino 'h alysida (den mporo na do kala)
den einai ligo epifobo...
Φιλε μετα απο χρονια δοκιμες κατεληξε εκει ο φιλος.
Αν σπασει η αλυσιδα οντως ειναι επιφιβο.
Παντως ειναι κατι που ψαχνει ο φιλος ακομα να βαλει καποια φρενα.

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