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Simple Parking Helper: Ultrasonic Obstacle Alarm

Discipline: Electronics & IoT Level: Foundation Industry: Electronics Function: Engineering Team: up to 3 Assessment: 5 milestones (100 marks)

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About this project

What you'll build: You'll create a basic parking assistant that uses an ultrasonic sensor to detect nearby obstacles and sounds a buzzer to alert you when you get too close. Everything connects to a simple microcontroller like Arduino, making it easy to build and test on your desk.

Why it's a good starter: This project is beginner-friendly and uses affordable, widely available parts. The steps are clear and manageable, so you can see your progress at every stage and celebrate each success. No previous electronics experience is required - just curiosity and willingness to try!

What you'll learn: You'll learn how to connect and program basic electronic components, read real-world data from a sensor, and use simple logic to control outputs. Along the way, you'll get comfortable with wiring, coding, and troubleshooting - skills that are the foundation of electronics and IoT projects.

Milestones

1. Setup & Plan

10 marks 5d

Submit a simple project plan (1 paragraph), a list of required components, and a photo of your workspace with all parts ready. Done when you have everything collected and know what each part is for.

2. Core Build: Sensor Reads

25 marks 7d

Submit a photo of your breadboard with the ultrasonic sensor connected, and a screenshot of serial output showing live distance readings. Done when your circuit reliably reports distances.

3. Core Build: Alarm Feature

35 marks 7d

Submit a short video or photo showing the buzzer activating when an object gets close (within a set distance). Include your Arduino code. Done when the alarm works as intended.

4. Testing & Polish

15 marks 5d

Submit a checklist of tests (e.g., different distances, object types), a video showing the alarm in action, and notes on any tweaks made. Done when the device works reliably and you've fixed any issues.

5. Demo & Short Report

15 marks 5d

Submit a 1-minute demo video and a 1-page report describing what you built, what went well, challenges, and what you learned. Done when both are clear and complete.

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Skills you'll learn

Electronics & IoTWiring up breadboard circuitsProgramming simple Arduino sketchesReading sensor data (distance measurement)Basic digital logic (if/else decisions)Troubleshooting common electronics issues

Tools used

Arduino IDE (free)Arduino Uno (or compatible clone)Ultrasonic distance sensor (HC-SR04 or similar)Buzzer (passive or active)Breadboard and jumper wires

Prerequisites

Basic programming (any languageeven block-based)Simple algebra and logic

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