%0 Journal Article
%T Design and Construction of a Computer Controlled Clothes Washing Machine
%A JA Akpobi
%A JA Okonta
%J Journal of Applied Sciences and Environmental Management
%D 2007
%I University of Port Harcourt
%X In this work we develop a computer software for controlling the operations of a domestic clothes washing machine. The valves, pump, electric motor and other sensitive parts were computer-controlled. In the design, the mechanical timer¡¯s function were replaced by a software driven emulator which then controls components of the machine to carry out specific tasks at pre-determined intervals. The software was written using Microsoft Visual C++ for the IO.DLL File, while the control codes were developed using Microsoft Visual Basic Language. The software performed accurately and efficiently.
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