CLAP SWITCH
A MAJOR PROJECT REPORT
Submitted in the Partial fulfillment for the award of Bachelor of Technology
in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Submitted to
RAJIV GANDHI PROUDYOGIKI VISHWAVIDYALAY
Bhopal (MP)
Submitted by
RAHUL KASHYAP (0124EX223D40)
RAJ KAMAL SINHA (0124EX223D42)
RAJAT SINGH RANA (0124EX223D43)
RAKESH YADAV (0124EX223D44)
Under the Guidance of
Mr.Abhishek Dubey
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
BHOPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
BHOPAL (MP)
MAY 2025
BHOPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE
BHOPAL (M.P.)
Batch - 2021-2025
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Name of students RAHUL KASHYAP
(0124EX223D40),RAJ KAMAL SINHA (0124EX223D42),RAJAT SINGH
RANA (0124EX223D43),RAKESH YADAV (0124EX223D44) of 4th year in
Electrical and Electronics Engineering has done “CLAP SWITCH” as his
Major project for partial fulfillment of bachelor of Engineering Degree from RGPV
Bhopal (MP).
Mr.Abhishek Dubey
PROJECT GUIDE
Dr. Prabodh Khampariya Dr. Ashutosh Sharma
HOD (EX) PRINCIPAL
BHOPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE
BHOPAL (M.P.)
Batch - 2021-2025
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL
This is to certify that the Major Project work entitled “CLAP SWITCH” being submitted
by “RAHUL KASHYAP,RAJKAMAL SINHA,RAJAT SINGH RANA, RAKESH YADAV”
Enrollment No. 0124EX223D40,0124EX223D42,0124EX223D43,0124EX223D44 has
been examined by us and is here by approved for the award of degree of Bachelor of
Technology in ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS Engineering for which it has been
submitted. It is understood that by this approval the undersigned do not necessarily
endorse or approve any statement made, opinion expressed or conclusion drawn there
in but approve the dissertation only for the purpose for which it has been submitted.
(Internal Examiner) (External Examiner)
BHOPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE,
BHOPAL (M.P.)
Batch – 2021-2025
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
DECLARATION
I/we hereby declare the work, which is being presented in the major project entitled "
CLAP SWITCH"in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the award of the degree of
“BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY’ in “ ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING” has been carried out at, Bhopal Institute of Technology & Science
(BITS), Bhopal is an authentic record of my/our own work carried out under the
guidance of my/our project guide Mr.Abhishek Dubey
The matter embodied in this project work has not been submitted by me for the
award of any other degree.
RAHUL KASHYAP RAJKAMAL SINHA
0124EX223D40 0124EX223D42
RAJAT SINGH RANA RAKESH YADAV Mr.Abhishek Dubey
0124EX223D43 0124EX223D44 (Project Guide)
BHOPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE,
BHOPAL (M.P.)
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS
ENGINEERING
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
It is immense pleasure to express my/our deepest sense of gratitude and sincere
thanks to my/our highly respected and esteemed, Mr. Abhishek Dubey Department of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering for his/her unflinching support, guidance and
pearls of wisdom to enable me to complete this thesis.
I/We would like to give warm expression of thanks to Dr. Ashutosh Sharma,
Principal & Dr. Prabodh Khampariya, Head of Department for providing all facilities
and academic environment for my/ our project work.
I/We are thankful to PROF SUMIKSHA SAHU and all staff members of Electrical
and Electronics Engineering of B.I.T.S. Bhopal for their cooperation in my/ our work.
I/We would like to express thanks to my/our parents (Name of Parents) without
their encouragement, love and blessings I/we would not have reached this level.
RAHUL KASHYAP (0124EX223D40)
RAJKAMAL SINHA (0124EX223D42)
RAJAT SINGH RANA (0124EX223D43)
RAKESH YADAV (0124EX223D44)
Abstract:
The Clap Switch is a simple yet effective sound-activated switch that operates electronic devices
using the sound of claps. This project utilizes a microphone to detect clap sounds, which are then
processed by an amplifier and a signal processing circuit. Once a valid clap pattern is recognized,
the circuit triggers a switching mechanism, such as a relay, to control the connected device (e.g.,
a lamp, fan, or other household appliances). The main components include a condenser
microphone, transistor amplifiers, filters, and a bistable multivibrator or microcontroller for state
toggling. This project demonstrates the practical application of sound detection and control in
smart home systems, emphasizing ease of use, low cost, and energy efficiency.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. No. Topic Page no.
1. Introduction 1
2 Circuit Diagram 2
3. Block Diagram 3
4. Working of Circuit 4-5
5. Component List 6
6. Advantage & Disadvantage 7-8
7. Further Modification 9
8. Application 10
9. Bibliography 11
INTRODUCTION
This is a project on CLAP SWITCH which can switch
on/off any electrical circuit by the sound of the clap.
The basic idea of clap switch is that the electric
microphone picks up the sound of your claps, coughs, and the
sound of that book knocked off the table. It produces a small
electrical signal which is amplified by the succeeding transistor
stage. Two transistors cross connected as a bistable multivibrator
change state at each signal. One of these transistors drives a
heavier transistor which controls a lamp.
This circuit is constructed using basic electronic
components like resistors, transistors, relay, transformer,
capacitors. This circuit turns ‘ON’ light for the first clap. The
light turns ON till the next clap. For the next clap the light turns
OFF. This circuit works with 12V voltage .Therefore a stepdown
transformer 12V/300mA is employed.
This working of this circuit is based on amplifying nature
of the transistor, switching nature of transistor, relay as an
electronic switch .Basically, this is a Sound operated switch.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM
WORKING PRINCIPLE
The sound of clap is received by a small microphone that is
shown biased by resistor R1 in the circuit. The microphone
changes sound wave in to electrical wave which is further
amplified by Q1.Transistor Q1 is used as common emitter circuit
to amplify weak signals received by the microphone. Amplified
output from the collector of transistor Q1 is then feed to the
Bistable Multivibrator circuit also known as flip-flop.
Flip flop circuit is made by using 2 Transistor, in our circuit
Q2&Q3. In a flip-flop circuit, at a time only one transistor
conduct and other cut off and when it gets a trigger pulse from
outside source then first transistor is cutoff and 2 nd transistor
conducts. Thus output of transistor is either logic-0 or logic-1
and it remains in one state 0 or 1 until it gets trigger pulse from
outer source.
The pulse of clap which is a trigger for flip-flop which makes
changes to the output which is complementary (reverse). Output
of flip-flop which is in the low current form is unable to drive
relay directly so we have used a current amplifier circuit by
using Q4 which is a common emitter circuit. Output of Q4 is
connected to a Relay (Electromagnetic switch), works like a
mechanical switch. With the help of a relay it is easy for
connecting other electrical appliance.
The relay contact is connected to the power line and hence
turns on/off any electrical appliance connected all the way
through relay.
COMPONENT LIST
Resistors
R1= 15KΩ,
R5, R6= 1.5KΩ
R2, R11, R12= 2.2MΩ,
R13= 2.2KΩ
R3= 270KΩ,
R4= 3.3KΩ
R7, R8= 10KΩ,
R9, R10= 27KΩ
Capacitors
C1=1000µf/16v
C2=.01µf,
C3, C4=.047µf
Semiconductor
Q1, Q2, Q3= BC548
Q4= BC368
D2, D3, D4= IN 4148
D1, D5= IN 4007,
Misc
T1= 12v/500mA
Transformer Mic=
Condenser Microphone
K1= 12V Relay, B1= Bulb or Load
ADVANTAGE
• It’s used to turn something (e.g. a lamp) on and off from
any location in the room (e.g. while lying in bed) simply
by clapping your hands.
• It involves an elderly.
• Also involves mobility-impaired person.
• It’s also used for a light, television, radio, or similar
electronic device that the person will want to turn on/off
from bed.
DISADVANTAGE
• It cumbersome to have to clap one's hands to turn
something ON or OFF
• Also, generally seen as simpler for most use cases to use a
traditional light switch.
• Unnecessary disturbances may occur while using in
the Apartments
FUTURE SCOPE
• We can increase the range of this equipment by using
better Mic.
• We can use this as Remote Controller.
APPLICATIONS
Clap switch can be used to switch ON/OFF any electrical
appliances such as
• Tube Light,
• Fan,
• Television,
• Air conditioner,
• Motor, etc.
BIBLOGRAPHY
• http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_are_the_advantages_disa
dvantages_and_applications_of_a_clap_switch#ixzz1cOqY
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• The on-line textbook : Information Theroy,
Interference, and Learning Algorithms,
