Chittagong University of Engineering &
Technology
Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
EEE-354: Measurement and Instrumentation Sessional
General Guidelines
Groups are expected to design, calibrate, and document a digital instrument. The focus
is on the transition from raw sensor data to a standardized physical measurement.
Project 01: Digital Lux Meter
Objectives:
1. Design and build a digital Lux meter to measure light intensity.
2. Calibrate your custom instrument against a standard Lux meter.
Prerequisite:
Use the ESP32 as the primary microcontroller.
Deliverables:
1. Simulation Result: Verified circuit and output.
2. Functional Prototype: Hardware build displaying real-time Lux values on an
I2C LCD along with measurement with standard meter.
3. Demonstration Video: A recording of the working prototype under different
light levels.
4. Calibration Table: Dataset comparing ESP32 readings against the standard me-
ter.
5. Performance Graph: A plot of Standard Lux vs. Measured ESP32 Lux.
6. IEEE Formal Report: Professional documentation using the provided 2-column
LaTeX template.
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Project 02: Digital Voltmeter
Objectives:
1. Design and build a digital DC Voltmeter capable of measuring 0 − 20V.
2. Calibrate your custom instrument against a standard Multimeter.
Prerequisite:
Use the ESP32 as the primary microcontroller.
Deliverables:
1. Simulation Result: Verified circuit and output.
2. Functional Prototype: Hardware build displaying real-time Voltage values on an
I2C LCD along with measurement with standard meter.
3. Demonstration Video: A recording of the working prototype measuring different
voltage sources.
4. Calibration Table: Dataset comparing ESP32 readings against the standard me-
ter.
5. Performance Graph: A plot of Standard Voltage vs. Measured ESP32 Voltage.
6. IEEE Formal Report: Professional documentation using the provided 2-column
LaTeX template.
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Project 03: Digital Thermometer
Objectives:
1. Design and build a digital thermometer to measure ambient temperature.
2. Calibrate your custom instrument against a standard mercury or high-precision
digital thermometer.
Prerequisite:
Use the ESP32 as the primary microcontroller.
Deliverables:
1. Simulation Result: Verified circuit and temperature calculation logic.
2. Functional Prototype: Hardware build displaying real-time temperature values
(◦ C) on an I2C LCD along with measurement with standard meter.
3. Demonstration Video: A recording of the working prototype showing response
to temperature changes (e.g., using a heat source or ice pack).
4. Calibration Table: Dataset comparing ESP32 readings against the standard ther-
mometer.
5. Performance Graph: A plot of Standard Temperature vs. Measured ESP32
Temperature.
6. IEEE Formal Report: Professional documentation using the provided 2-column
LaTeX template.
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Project 04: Digital Tachometer
Objectives:
1. Design and build a non-contact digital tachometer to measure rotational speed
(RPM).
2. Calibrate your custom instrument against a standard non-contact tachometer.
Prerequisite:
Use the ESP32 as the primary microcontroller.
Deliverables:
1. Simulation Result: Verified pulse-counting logic using a simulated signal.
2. Functional Prototype: Hardware build displaying real-time RPM values on an
I2C LCD along with measurement with standard meter.
3. Demonstration Video: A recording of the working prototype measuring a rotat-
ing object (e.g., DC motor or fan) at varying speeds.
4. Calibration Table: Dataset comparing ESP32 RPM readings against the stan-
dard laser tachometer.
5. Performance Graph: A plot of Standard RPM vs. Measured ESP32 RPM.
6. IEEE Formal Report: Professional documentation using the provided 2-column
LaTeX template.
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Project 05: Digital Range Finder
Objectives:
1. Design and build a non-contact distance meter using ultrasonic waves.
2. Calibrate the instrument against a standard measuring tape over a range of 10–200 cm.
Prerequisite:
Use the ESP32 as the primary microcontroller and an ultrasonic sensor.
Deliverables:
1. Simulation Result: Verified timing logic converting echo pulse-width to distance.
2. Functional Prototype: Hardware build displaying real-time distance (cm) on an
I2C LCD along with manual measurement for verification.
3. Demonstration Video: A recording of the working prototype measuring distances
at various marked intervals.
4. Calibration Table: Dataset comparing ESP32 readings against a standard mea-
suring tape.
5. Performance Graph: A plot of Standard Distance vs. Measured ESP32 Distance.
6. IEEE Formal Report: Professional documentation using the provided 2-column
LaTeX template.
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Project 06: Digital Weighing Scale
Objectives:
1. Design and build a digital weighing scale capable of measuring mass up to 2 kg.
2. Calibrate the scale using known standard weights to determine the calibration fac-
tor.
Prerequisite:
Use the ESP32 as the primary microcontroller with a load cell.
Deliverables:
1. Simulation/Schematic: Detailed wiring diagram and interfacing.
2. Functional Prototype: Hardware build displaying real-time mass (g or kg) on
an I2C LCD.
3. Demonstration Video: A recording showing the weighing of various objects and
comparison with standard weights or standard meters.
4. Calibration Table: Dataset comparing ESP32 readings against known standard
masses.
5. Performance Graph: A plot of Standard Mass vs. Measured ESP32 Mass.
6. IEEE Formal Report: Professional documentation using the provided 2-column
LaTeX template.