ARDUINO AUTOMATED GARAGE
An automated garage system using Arduino, with an IR-equipped car and a cardboard garage prototype featuring ultrasonic sensors, RFID, and servo-controlled access.
PROBLEM :
Building a hands-on demo for an automated garage required both a vehicle that could be detected and positioned, and a garage structure that could sense the car and control access. The system needed to integrate distance sensing, identification, and actuation (e.g. barrier or door) in a compact, understandable prototype.
MODELLING :
Designed and built an Arduino-based car with an ultrasonic sensor and IR transmitter for positioning and communication, plus a cardboard garage mockup with ultrasonic detection, RFID reader, and a servo for access control. Used CAD for the car and garage structure to plan layout and wiring before assembly.
CHALLENGE :
Coordinating multiple sensors (ultrasonic, IR, RFID) and actuators with a single Arduino, while keeping the physical build clear and robust, required careful pin mapping and power management. The cardboard garage had to house the electronics and still leave room for the car to enter.
SUMMARY :
The Arduino Automated Garage project demonstrates end-to-end IoT prototyping: from CAD and wiring diagrams to a working physical system with a detectable car and an automated garage with sensing and access control. It showcases integration of sensors, microcontrollers, and simple mechanics in a single project.
