CAPSTONE PROJECTS

• Projects titles
• 1) Collision detection warning system using arduino
• 2)GPS-GSM based vehicle tracking
• 3) Auto intensity control of street lights using arduino
• 1) collision detection warning system using arduino
• COST:-2000/-
• About this project
• This is an Arduino-based collision detection warning system. This kind of system is the
fastest growing safety feature in automotive industries. Such a system enables vehicles to
identify the chances of collision and give visual and audio warning to driver, so that the
driver can take necessary action to avoid collision. This project idea is based on an
Arduino controller and the whole project will give you very good understanding of how
this system works. The step-by-step method is explained so that you can make this system.
The hardware connection, pin information and Arduino program is explained clearly.
• List of components:-
• Arduino uno ---1
• Ultrasonic senor HR SC-04 ---1
LED(generic) ---2
• Buzzer ---1
• Resistor 10k ohm ---2
Working :-

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2) GPS-GSM Based vehicle tracking
• About project :-
• Vehicle Tracking systems are very commonly used in fleet management and asset tracking applications.
Today these systems can not only track the location of the vehicle but can also report the speed and
even control it remotely. In general, tracking of vehicles is a process in which we track the vehicle
location in form of Latitude and Longitude (GPS coordinates). GPS Coordinates are the value of a
location. This system is very efficient for outdoor application purposes. This kind of Vehicle Tracking
System Project is widely in tracking Cabs/Taxis, stolen vehicles, school/college buses, etc.In this
project, we are going one step ahead with GPS building a GSM and GPS based vehicle tracking system
using Arduino. This Vehicle Tracking System can also be used to  track a vehicle using GPS
and GSM and can also be used as Accident Detection Alert System, Soldier Tracking System and many
more, by just making few changes in hardware and software.
• Components Required for Arduino based
Vehicle Tracking system:
• To build a simple vehicle tracking system suing Arduino we will need the following components. 

• Arduino UNO
• GSM Module
• GPS Module
• 16x2 LCD
• Power Supply
• Connecting Wires
• 10 K POT
GSM and GPS based Vehicle Tracking system using Arduino - Working 
• In this project, Arduino is used for controlling whole the process with a GPS
Receiver and GSM module. GPS Receiver is used for detecting coordinates of
the vehicle, GSM module is used for sending the coordinates to user by SMS.
And an optional 16x2 LCD is also used for displaying status messages or
coordinates. We have used GPS Module SKG13BL and GSM Module SIM900A.
• When we ready with our hardware after programming, we can install it in our
vehicle and power it up. Then we just need to send a SMS, “Track Vehicle”, to
the system that is placed in our vehicle.
• Sent message is received by GSM module which is connected to the system
and sends message data to Arduino. Arduino reads it and extract main
message from the whole message. And then compare it with predefined
message in Arduino. If any match occurs then Arduino reads coordinates by
extracting $GPGGA String from GPS module data (GPS working explained
above) and send it to user by using GSM module. This message contains the
coordinates of vehicle location.
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• 3) Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights using Arduino
• Introduction
• Street Lights have become an essential part of our lives as they are an important
source of light at evening and night time. The main advantage of street lights is
that they increase safety and prevents accidents and collisions.

• What is Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights using Arduino?

• Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights is a simple project where the intensity of the
street lights is automatically controlled based on the sunlight conditions.
Generally, street lights are turned on during evening time and will continue to glow
till morning.
• This might result is unnecessary usage of power as the lights will be glowing at full
intensity all the times. But using the Auto Intensity Control of Street Lights using
Arduino project, you can control the intensity based on the ambient lighting
conditions.

• As an additional power saving feature, I have used LEDs for street lights.   
• Components Required

• Arduino UNO
• DS3231 RTC Module
• LDR
• 16×2 LCD Display
• LED
• 10KΩ Potentiometer
• 10KΩ Resistor
• Push Button
• Connecting Wires
• Breadboard
• Working

• After making the connections and uploading the code to Arduino, turn on the Power supply to the project.
Initially, the Arduino runs in RTC Mode where there are two times set in the code: the ON TIME and the OFF
TIME.

• Arduino compares the ON TIME with the time from RTC Module and when they match, the LED is turned ON.
After this, the Arduino waits for the OFF TIME and once the time from RTC Module reaches the OFF TIME,
the LED is turned OFF.

• During anytime of this operation, if the button (connected as an external interrupt to Pin 2) is pushed, the
Arduino enters LDR Mode. In this mode, the Arduino reads the value of the LDR from A3 and based on the
value, it adjusts the intensity of the LED.

• In order to switch back to RTC Mode, all you have to do is push the button.