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Arduino Speed Detector Project Guide

This document provides a complete guide for building a DIY Arduino speed detector using an Arduino UNO and two IR sensors to measure the speed of moving objects. It includes a list of required components, circuit connections, Arduino code, and step-by-step assembly instructions. Additionally, it offers tips for presenting the project, highlighting real-world applications and potential upgrades.

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Arduino Speed Detector Project Guide

This document provides a complete guide for building a DIY Arduino speed detector using an Arduino UNO and two IR sensors to measure the speed of moving objects. It includes a list of required components, circuit connections, Arduino code, and step-by-step assembly instructions. Additionally, it offers tips for presenting the project, highlighting real-world applications and potential upgrades.

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DIY Arduino Speed Detector: Complete Project Guide

Category: Robo cs / DIY Electronics / School Science Project

Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate

Updated: 2026 Edi on

1. Project Overview

This project uses an Arduino UNO and two IR (Infrared) Sensors to calculate the speed of a moving
object (like a toy car). When the object passes the first sensor, a mer starts; when it passes the
second, the mer stops. Speed is then calculated using the formula:

$$Speed = \frac{Distance}{Time}$$

2. Components Required

 Arduino UNO R3 or R4

 IR Sensor Modules (2 units)

 16x2 LCD Display (with I2C module for easier wiring)

 Breadboard and Jumper Wires

 9V Ba ery (for portable power)

3. Circuit Connec ons

Follow this pin mapping to set up your hardware:

Component Arduino Pin

IR Sensor 1 (Start) Digital Pin 2

IR Sensor 2 (Stop) Digital Pin 3

LCD SCL Pin A5

LCD SDA Pin A4

VCC (All) 5V

GND (All) GND

4. The Arduino Code


Copy and paste this code into your Arduino IDE.

C++

#include <Wire.h>

#include <LiquidCrystal_I2C.h>

LiquidCrystal_I2C lcd(0x27, 16, 2); // Set the LCD address to 0x27

int sensor1 = 2;

int sensor2 = 3;

unsigned long t1 = 0;

unsigned long t2 = 0;

float velocity;

float distance = 0.20; // Distance between sensors in meters (20cm)

void setup() {

pinMode(sensor1, INPUT);

pinMode(sensor2, INPUT);

[Link]();

[Link]();

[Link]("Speed Detector");

delay(2000);

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void loop() {

if (digitalRead(sensor1) == LOW && t1 == 0) {

t1 = millis();

[Link]("Object Detected...");

if (digitalRead(sensor2) == LOW && t1 != 0) {


t2 = millis();

float meTaken = (t2 - t1) / 1000.0; // Convert to seconds

velocity = distance / meTaken; // m/s

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[Link](0, 0);

[Link]("Speed: ");

[Link](velocity);

[Link](" m/s");

delay(5000); // Wait 5 seconds before next reading

t1 = 0; t2 = 0; // Reset

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5. Step-by-Step Assembly

1. Mount the Sensors: Place the two IR sensors on a flat track. Measure the distance between
them accurately (e.g., 20cm) and update the distance variable in the code.

2. Calibrate: Use the small poten ometer (screw) on the IR sensors to adjust sensi vity so they
only trigger when an object passes directly in front.

3. Upload: Connect your Arduino to your PC, select "Arduino Uno" in the IDE, and hit Upload.

6. How to Present This for a Project

If you are submi ng this for a school grade, include these points:

 Real-world Applica on: Traffic police use similar LIDAR/RADAR technology to catch speeding
vehicles.

 Future Scope: This can be upgraded to include an SD card module to log data or a camera to
take pictures of "speeding" objects.

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