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Ultrasonic Sensor Object Detection Project

This document outlines an Arduino activity using the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to teach students about sensor technology. It includes a sample code for reading distance, a student activity to create an object detection alert system with specific requirements, and a guided starter code template. The learning outcomes emphasize the ability to read sensor values, use functions, implement conditional statements, and control outputs based on distance readings.

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Ultrasonic Sensor Object Detection Project

This document outlines an Arduino activity using the HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor to teach students about sensor technology. It includes a sample code for reading distance, a student activity to create an object detection alert system with specific requirements, and a guided starter code template. The learning outcomes emphasize the ability to read sensor values, use functions, implement conditional statements, and control outputs based on distance readings.

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Arduino Activity: Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04)

Subject: SENSOR TECHNOLOGY

Duration: 1–2 hours

Tools: Arduino Uno, HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor, jumper wires, breadboard

Simulator: TinkerCAD (for testing)

PART 1 — EXAMPLE

Goal: Read distance from ultrasonic sensor and print in the serial monitor.

Sample Code

#define trigPin 9

#define echoPin 10

void setup() {

[Link](9600);

pinMode(trigPin, OUTPUT);

pinMode(echoPin, INPUT);

void loop() {

digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);

delayMicroseconds(2);

digitalWrite(trigPin, HIGH);

delayMicroseconds(10);

digitalWrite(trigPin, LOW);
long duration = pulseIn(echoPin, HIGH);

float distance = (duration * 0.0343) / 2;

[Link]("Distance: ");

[Link](distance);

[Link](" cm");

delay(500);

PART 2 — STUDENT ACTIVITY

This is the activity that atudent must complete to show understanding.

ACTIVITY TITLE:

“Object Detection Alert System using Ultrasonic Sensor”

GOAL: Students must create a system that activates LEDs + buzzer


depending on the distance.

REQUIREMENTS: Students must use the following topics:

1) IF / ELSE IF conditions

2) LOOP (for or while)

3) Functions (at least 1 function)

4) Ultrasonic reading
5) LED or buzzer output

CONDITIONS THEY MUST IMPLEMENT:

Distance Range Output

< 10 cm Red LED ON + Buzzer fast beep

10–20 cm Yellow LED ON + Buzzer slow beep

20–40 cm Green LED ON (no buzzer)

> 40 cm All off

GUIDED STARTER CODE (Students must complete)

Use this partial template:

#define trigPin 9

#define echoPin 10

#define redLED 3

#define yellowLED 4

#define greenLED 5

#define buzzer 6

long readDistance() {

// STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THIS FUNCTION

void setup() {

[Link](9600);
pinMode(trigPin, OUTPUT);

pinMode(echoPin, INPUT);

pinMode(redLED, OUTPUT);

pinMode(yellowLED, OUTPUT);

pinMode(greenLED, OUTPUT);

pinMode(buzzer, OUTPUT);

void loop() {

float distance = readDistance();

// STUDENTS WILL CREATE CONDITIONS HERE

// Use if() / else if() / else()

// Use digitalWrite(), tone(), and noTone()

delay(200);

Learning Outcome

After the activity, students should be able to:

✔ Correctly read values from ultrasonic sensor

✔ Use functions to organize code

✔ Implement conditional statements


✔ Use loops or timing techniques

✔ Control LEDs and buzzers based on sensor readings

✔ Build a simple object detection system

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