DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING
Some basic-level problem-solving statements that electrical engineering students could work on during
a hackathon:
1. LED Circuit Design for Energy-Efficient Lighting
Problem: Design an energy-efficient lighting system using LEDs that can be controlled
through a mobile app. The system should automatically adjust brightness based on ambient
light levels.
Objective: Create a prototype circuit for LED control, incorporating a light sensor and a basic
app interface for adjusting settings.
2. Smart Voltage Monitoring System
Problem: Develop a simple system that monitors the voltage levels of an electrical grid or a
household electrical supply. The system should provide real-time alerts if voltage deviates
from the standard range.
Objective: Build a circuit using voltage sensors and integrate it with a basic alert system,
either through SMS or an app.
3. Solar-Powered Charging Station
Problem: Design a small, solar-powered charging station for portable devices. The system
should include a battery storage component to store excess solar energy for use at night or on
cloudy days.
Objective: Create the basic circuit for converting solar energy into stored energy and allow for
USB charging.
4. Automatic Fan Speed Controller
Problem: Build a fan control system that adjusts the fan speed based on room temperature
using a microcontroller (like Arduino or Raspberry Pi).
Objective: Design a temperature-sensing circuit and develop the logic to control fan speed in
real-time.
5. Basic IoT-based Home Automation System
Problem: Create a basic home automation system that controls lights, fans, and other
household appliances remotely through an IoT interface, such as Wi-Fi.
Objective: Use a microcontroller to design a system that connects to a cloud-based platform or
mobile app for controlling appliances.
6. Overcurrent Protection System
Problem: Design a circuit that automatically detects overcurrent in a power system and
triggers a protective mechanism, such as turning off the circuit or sending an alert.
Objective: Create a basic overcurrent relay system using sensors and microcontrollers for
automatic protection.
7. Smart Power Strip
Problem: Build a smart power strip that can monitor the total power consumption of connected
devices and automatically turn off appliances when they are in standby mode to save energy.
Objective: Design a circuit that measures power usage and integrates it with a mobile app or
display to show real-time energy consumption.
8. Battery Life Monitoring System
Problem: Design a circuit to monitor the battery life of an electronic device. The system
should display the battery percentage and send alerts when the battery is running low.
Objective: Build a battery management system (BMS) that can measure and monitor voltage
levels and communicate data with a display or mobile app.
9. Wireless Charging Pad for Smartphones
Problem: Create a simple wireless charging pad that uses inductive charging to charge a
smartphone.
Objective: Design a basic wireless charging circuit, focusing on creating efficient power
transfer and ensuring safe charging.
10. Basic Electric Meter
Problem: Develop a digital electric meter that tracks the energy consumption in a household.
The system should display the current energy usage in kilowatt-hours (kWh) and show trends
over time.
Objective: Design and build a simple electric meter that can measure voltage, current, and
power, and use a microcontroller to calculate energy consumption.
11. Motion-Activated Light System
Problem: Build a motion-sensing light system that turns on a light when motion is detected in
a room and turns it off when the room is empty.
Objective: Use a passive infrared (PIR) sensor and a microcontroller to trigger the lighting
circuit.
12. Electric Vehicle Battery Management System
Problem: Design a basic battery management system (BMS) for an electric vehicle (EV) that
ensures the battery is being charged and discharged optimally.
Objective: Build a system to monitor voltage and temperature levels of the battery cells to
avoid overheating or overcharging.
13. Temperature and Humidity Monitoring System for Agricultural Use
Problem: Develop a system that monitors temperature and humidity in a greenhouse or farm
and adjusts the environment (e.g., by activating fans or irrigation systems) based on the
readings.
Objective: Design a basic system using sensors and microcontrollers to automate agricultural
processes based on environmental data.
14. Smart Street Lighting System
Problem: Design a street lighting system that adjusts brightness based on the time of day and
the presence of vehicles or pedestrians, to save energy.
Objective: Build a system that integrates light sensors and motion detectors with a
microcontroller to control streetlights.
15. Electricity Consumption Forecasting using Machine Learning
Problem: Create a system that uses machine learning to predict electricity consumption
patterns based on historical data, weather conditions, and other factors.
Objective: Develop a simple predictive model using Python or MATLAB that can help
consumers forecast their electricity usage.
16. Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) for Small Devices
Problem: Create a prototype of a wireless power transfer system that can efficiently charge
small devices like wearable’s or low-power sensors.
Objective: Design a basic wireless power transfer circuit and demonstrate its use for charging
small devices without physical connections.
17. Simple Energy Harvesting System
Problem: Build an energy-harvesting system that captures small amounts of energy from the
environment (e.g., solar, vibration, or thermal) and stores it in a capacitor or small battery for
later use.
Objective: Design and implement a circuit that harvests energy from an available source and
stores it efficiently.
18. Electric Circuit Safety Indicator
Problem: Create a simple circuit safety indicator that shows the health of an electrical circuit,
detecting faults such as shorts, open circuits, or other anomalies.
Objective: Use a microcontroller and appropriate sensors to detect anomalies in a basic circuit
and indicate the problem with visual or audible alerts.