Project Diary
JAYAWANT SHIKSHAN PRASARAK MANDAL’s
Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi, Govt. of Maharashtra, Affiliated to MSBTE Mumbai)
Gat No. 720 (1&2), Wagholi, Pune-Nagar Road, Pune-412207)
Phone: 020 – 65335100 (EXT 240) Tele fax: - + 91-020-65335100
Department of Computer Engineering
E-mail: bsphodco@[Link] Website: [Link]
Jayawant Shikshan Prasarak Mandal’s
Bhivrabai Sawant Polytechnic,
Wagholi, Pune – 412207
Department of Computer Engineering
Final Year Project Diary
Academic Year 2022 -23
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JSPM’s
BHIVRABAI SAWANT POLYTECHNIC, WAGHOLI, PUNE-412207
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Academic Year: - 2024-25 Project Group No.:-12
Project Title: -
Arduino Based Radar System
Group Member : - Raut Kalpesh Ragvindra Enrollment NO.: - 2207100153
Group Member : - Bendale Yash Shivaji Enrollment NO.: 2207100190
Group Member : - Throat Pratap Sharad Enrollment NO.: -2207100710
Group Member : - Pawar Aniket Pandurang Enrollment NO.: -2207100797
Project Guide: -
: - Prof. Shejal
Name Bendre .
Vision and Mission of the Institute
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Vision
To develop globally competent technocrats by imparting quality technical education for socio-economic
enhancement of the nation.
Mission
M1: To nurture and maintain an environment of high academic standard for diploma students, encouraging higher
education and entrepreneurial abilities.
M2: To deliver quality education by imparting basic engineering knowledge, interpersonal skills, critical thinking
and creativity.
M3: To equip students with technical skills, ethical and moral values to meet aspirations of the society and
industry to contribute sustainable development of the nation.
Vision and Mission of the Department
Vision
To develop technical man power in the field of Computer Engineering to contribute the socio-industrial
requirement.
Mission
M1: To develop techno-savvy engineers by imparting comprehensive Computer Engineering knowledge by
innovative teaching and learning process.
M2: To develop professional skills committed for lifelong learning through co-curricular and extra-curricular
activities.
M3: To impart Computer Engineering education in order to meet societal and industry needs.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
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PEO 1: To bestow engineers an understanding of software and hardware systems and their applications.
PEO 2: To promote student’s awareness on the lifelong learning and to introduce them to professional ethics and
professional practices.
PEO 3: To develop an ability to analyze the requirement of software, understand the technical requirements
design and provide novel engineering solutions.
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PROGRAM OUTCOMES (POs)
1. Basic and Discipline specific knowledge: Apply knowledge of basic mathematics,
science and engineering fundamentals and engineering specialization to solve the
engineering problem.
2. Problem analysis: Identify and analyze well-defined engineering problems using codified
standard methods.
3. Design/ development of solutions: Design solutions for well-defined technical problems
and assist with the design of systems components or processes to meet specified needs.
4. Engineering Tools, Experimentation and Testing: Apply modern engineering tools and
appropriate technique to conduct standard tests and measurements.
5. Engineering practices for society, sustainability and environment: Apply appropriate
technology in context of society, sustainability, environment and ethical practices.
6. Project Management: Use engineering management principles individually, as a team
member or a leader to manage projects and effectively communicate about well-defined
engineering activities
7. Life-long learning: Ability to analyze individual needs and engage in updating in the
context of technological changes.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)
1. Categorize and explore computer problems and prepare algorithmic/system model for the solution to the
problem.
2. Select appropriate hardware and software tools to develop circuits/ secure code/ program.
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Course Name–Capstone Project- Execution & Report Writing Course code – 22060
COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)
CO606.1 Implement the planned activity individually and same as well.
CO606.2 Select, collect and use required information/ knowledge to solve the identified problem.
CO606.3 Take appropriate decisions based on collected and analyzed information.
CO606.4 Ensure quality in product.
CO606.5 Incorporate energy and environment conservation principles.
CO606.6 Consider the ethical issues related to the project (if any ).
CO606.7 Assess the impact of the project in society(if any).
CO606.8 Communicate effectively and confidently as a member and leader of a team
CO606.9 Prepare project report after performing due plagiarism check using appropriate tool.
CO-PO-PSO Mapping
CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PSO1 PSO2
a 3 2 2 2 1 1 2 2 1
b 2 2 2 2 1 - 1 - -
c - 2 2 3 2 - 1 1 1
d 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2
e 2 2 2 2 1 - 2 2 1
f 1 2 2 2 2 - 1 2 1
g 1 1 2 1 2 2 3 2 2
h 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2
i 3 2 2 3 2 3 2 1 2
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TOTAL CO 16 16 17 19 15 10 15 12 12
Correlation
2 2 2 3 2 2 2 1 1
Level
CERTIFICATE
Certified that the work contained in the project titled “ Project Title ” has been carried out under my
supervision and that this work has been submitted successfully.
Group Members:
1. Raut Kalpesh Ravindra
2. Bendale Yash Shivaji
3. Throat Pratap Sharad
4. Pawar Aniket Pandurang
Project Guide Project Coordinator H.O.D.
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Weekly Meeting Records
MEETING NO. DATE Topic Discussed SIGN OF GUIDE
01 August 3, 2024 Finalizing Project Goals and Planning
August 10, 2024 Component Selection and Radar Technology
02
Research
August 17, 2024 Initial Hardware Setup and Basic Functionality
03
Testing
August 24, 2024 Integration of LCD Display and Continuous
04
Scanning
05 August 31, 2024 Optimizing Scan Speed and Sensor Calibration
September 7, Implementing Noise Filtering and Power
06
2024 Supply Testing
September 14, Dual Sensor Integration and Improved Data
07
2024 Accuracy
September 21, Real-World Testing and Enhancing Sensor
08
2024 Integration
September 28, Object Mapping Development and Display
09
2024 Visualization
October 5, 2024 Upgrading Display and Optimizing Radar
10
Sweep Speed
October 12, 2024 Power Management and System Efficiency
11
Testing
October 19, 2024 Obstacle Detection and System Behavior in
12
Different Environments
October 26, 2024 Final System Testing and Environmental
13
Calibration
November 2, Finalizing Multi-Sensor Integration and Final
14
2024 Adjustments
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November 9, Preparing Documentation and Final
15
2024 Review
November 16, Final Testing and System Validation
16
2024
November 23, Project Presentation and Stakeholder
17
2024 Feedback
November 30, Final Review, Feedback Integration, and
18
2024 Discussing Future Improvements
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MEETING NO: -1 DATE:- August 3, 2024
Planned Work:
Introduction to the Arduino-based radar system concept and the project’s scope.
Set project goals, including component procurement and initial setup.
Plan the initial stages of the project (research, component selection, and basic setup)
Activity Executed
Discussed the overall concept of the Arduino-based radar system.
Identified key components needed: Arduino Uno, HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, servo motor, and LCD.
Set a roadmap for the project, focusing on setting up hardware and basic programming
Changes suggested by guide
Guide recommended starting with simpler sensors and focusing on fundamental features first before adding
advanced functionality.
Sign of Guide
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MEETING NO: - 2 DATE:- August 10, 2024
Planned Work:
Finalize component selection and understanding of radar technology principles.
Research the basic working principle of ultrasonic sensors.
Establish goals for the next steps in hardware setup and basic code.
Activity Executed
Ordered all components required for the radar system.
Discussed the principles of radar technology, including ultrasonic sensors, and their limitations in real-
world applications.
Decided to use an LCD display to visualize the radar system's distance measurements
Changes suggested by guide
The guide emphasized ensuring power efficiency from the outset to avoid running into issues later in the project.
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MEETING NO: - 3 DATE:- August 17, 2024
Planned Work:
Complete the hardware setup of the Arduino board with the ultrasonic sensor and servo motor.
Begin writing simple code for servo rotation and distance measurement.
Test basic functionality of components (sensor readings and servo movement).
Activity Executed
Setup breadboard with Arduino, ultrasonic sensor, and servo motor.
Successfully tested the ultrasonic sensor with basic distance measurements.
Verified servo motor control to rotate the sensor.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide suggested initially focusing on smaller scans (e.g., 45°) to ensure stable functionality before expanding to
full 180° rotations.
Sign of Guide
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MEETING NO: - 4 DATE:- August 24, 2024
Planned Work:
Integrate and test the LCD to display real-time distance data.
Implement continuous scanning function with servo rotation.
Optimize the servo movement and display accuracy.
Activity Executed
Integrate and test the LCD to display real-time distance data.
Implement continuous scanning function with servo rotation.
Optimize the servo movement and display accuracy.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide recommended ensuring that the system’s feedback loop (sensor readings and display) was synchronized
to avoid delays in real-time data.
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MEETING NO: - 5 DATE:- August 31, 2024
Planned Work:
Optimize scanning speed by adjusting servo control.
Calibrate the ultrasonic sensor for more accurate distance measurements.
Conduct initial tests with real-world obstacles.
Activity Executed
Improved scanning speed by optimizing code for servo motor control.
Addressed inaccuracies in distance readings by calibrating the ultrasonic sensor.
Tested radar system with various obstacles in the environment
Changes suggested by guide
Guide recommended experimenting with environmental conditions, as reflective surfaces can drastically affect
sensor accuracy.
Sign of Guide
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MEETING NO: - 6 DATE:- September 7, 2024
Planned Work:
Implement noise filtering techniques for sensor readings.
Explore different power supply solutions to ensure stable operation.
Perform tests in varying environments (e.g., cluttered rooms, open spaces)
Activity Executed
Implemented a median filter to smooth out the distance data.
Experimented with different power sources to ensure stable operation.
Continued testing the radar system in different environments.
Changes suggested by guide
Guide suggested focusing on reducing delays in sensor readings for smoother scanning and feedback.
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MEETING NO: - 7 DATE:- September 14, 2024
Planned Work:
Integrate a second ultrasonic sensor to enhance the radar’s detection capabilities.
Refine the data processing logic to handle multiple sensors.
Test the system with both sensors operating simultaneously.
Activity Executed
Successfully integrated a second ultrasonic sensor to measure distances from a different angle.
The radar system now provides more accurate readings by merging data from both sensors.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide recommended carefully managing timing and data processing from two sensors to avoid glitches in
output.
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MEETING NO: - 8 DATE:- September 21, 2024
Planned Work:
Test the dual-sensor setup in various environments to evaluate performance.
Optimize software to ensure smooth sensor data merging.
Identify areas for further calibration based on real-world testing.
Activity Executed
Successfully integrated both ultrasonic sensors, allowing for a more reliable radar sweep.
Ran the system through multiple real-world testing scenarios (e.g., in rooms, near obstacles).
The system produced a clearer, more consistent output.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide advised further optimizing the software to enhance data merging for more accurate detection at higher
speeds.
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MEETING NO: - 9 DATE:- September 28, 2024
Planned Work:
Develop a basic object mapping feature based on distance data.
Visualize radar output on the display in a simple map format.
Evaluate the accuracy of the object map generated.
Activity Executed
Created a basic software algorithm for object mapping, utilizing the distance data from the sensors.
Integrated the data to create a rough visual representation on the LCD.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide suggested upgrading to a higher-resolution display, like TFT or OLED, for better map detail.
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MEETING NO: - 10 DATE:- October 5, 2024
Planned Work:
Switch to a higher-resolution display (TFT/OLED) for better visualization.
Optimize the radar sweep speed to ensure real-time functionality.
Test the new display with the updated map representation.
Activity Executed
Replaced the LCD with a small TFT display to improve map resolution and provide more data.
Optimized the radar sweep speed to improve real-time functionality.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide suggested optimizing the code to reduce delays in data updates during real-time scanning.
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MEETING NO: -11 DATE:- October 12, 2024
Planned Work:
Focus on power management for extended operation.
Develop energy-efficient strategies for servo motor and sensors.
Test the radar system in long-duration operations.
Activity Executed
Worked on power-saving techniques to ensure longer operation times for the radar system.
Experimented with low-power modes for the servo motor and sensors.
The radar system now runs longer on battery power.
Changes suggested by guide
Guide emphasized the importance of ensuring that power-saving features don’t cause disruptions in sensor readings
or servo control.
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MEETING NO: -12 DATE:- October 19, 2024
Planned Work:
Implement obstacle detection with feedback (e.g., buzzer or LED).
Enhance the radar system’s ability to detect obstacles at different ranges.
Test obstacle detection in both open and cluttered environments.
Activity Executed
Implement obstacle detection with feedback (e.g., buzzer or LED).
Enhance the radar system’s ability to detect obstacles at different ranges.
Test obstacle detection in both open and cluttered environments
Changes suggested by guide
The guide advised ensuring that obstacle detection is not limited by the system’s scan speed.
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MEETING NO: -13 DATE:- October 26, 2024
Planned Work:
Final system testing in real-world environments.
Refine object detection and avoidance algorithms.
Address remaining inconsistencies in radar scanning.
Activity Executed
Conducted extensive testing of the radar system in different real-world environments.
Focused on improving the system’s ability to handle irregular or reflective objects.
Enhanced system stability by adjusting parameters in the detection algorithm.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide suggested adding additional filtering for better handling of reflective objects.
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MEETING NO: -14 DATE:- November 2, 2024
Planned Work:
Optimize multi-sensor integration for stability.
Ensure all features (mapping, detection, avoidance) are functioning smoothly.
Conduct final checks for hardware and software compatibility.
Activity Executed
Fixed several bugs related to the power supply and sensor inconsistencies.
Completed final optimizations to the radar sweep, improving speed and accuracy.
Changes suggested by guide
Guide suggested reviewing the final code for efficiency and ensuring minimal processing delay.
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MEETING NO: -15 DATE:- November 9, 2024
Planned Work:
Begin preparing project documentation (setup guide, troubleshooting).
Finalize project specifications.
Ensure clarity in explaining the system’s functionality and integration.
Activity Executed
Started preparing detailed project documentation, including setup guides, troubleshooting steps, and final
system specifications.
Reviewed the project’s goals and objectives.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide emphasized presenting the system’s technical details in simple terms for clarity.
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MEETING NO: -16 DATE:- November 16, 2024
Planned Work:
Conduct final system testing to ensure stability.
Test radar system in extreme environments (e.g., high noise, extreme distances).
Verify the system’s ability to operate consistently.
Activity Executed
Ran final tests to ensure the radar system works consistently in various environments.
Addressed final adjustments in sensor performance and data visualization.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide recommended stress-testing the system in the most challenging scenarios.
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MEETING NO: -17 DATE:- November 23, 2024
Planned Work:
1. Deliver the final project presentation.
2. Review all the features, challenges, and solutions in the presentation.
3. Gather feedback and recommendations for future improvements.
Activity Executed
Prepared the final project report, summarizing the methodology, challenges, and solutions.
Created a presentation to showcase the radar system’s capabilities and potential applications.
Changes suggested by guide
The guide suggested emphasizing the practical applications of the radar system, especially in real-world situations.
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MEETING NO: -18 DATE:- March 31, 2025
Planned Work:
1. Conduct a final review of the project with stakeholders.
2. Present potential applications and future improvements.
3. Collect feedback for further development.
Activity Executed
Delivered the final project presentation to stakeholders.
Received feedback and suggestions for future improvements and potential applications (e.g., robotics,
automotive safety)
Changes suggested by guide
The guide advised considering additional sensors (e.g., LIDAR) for future iterations to improve
detection range and accuracy.
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