Programmable thermostat - Raspberry Pi Forums
i believe should do-able complete noob, both electronics , raspberry pi, thought i'd ask reality. have electric baseboards, supplanted rocket mass heater electric still "go on vacation" backup. i'm in ne ontario canada -40c weather pretty common in winter. envisioning raspberry pi programmable controller, bluetooth enabled. in each room bluetooth temperature sensor. on each baseboard remove rotary built in thermostat , replace bluetooth on/off switch. raspberry pi contoller monitors room temperatures , communicates bluetooth on/off switched baseboard regulate heat. since raspberry pi programmable can have separate temperature regimes each room , program them time of use (tou) electricity rates. basic display , means of scrolling through settings change them, if needed, manually thing. ask, do-able project? if do-able parts need? programming required? i'm biologist electronics greek, please not offended if ask clarification or don't understand s...