Arduino Radar
Model
Object Detection with Ultrasonic Technology
What Is an Arduino
Radar Model?
A compact object detection system using
ultrasonic waves to sense the environment. The
Arduino microcontroller processes real-time
distance and angular data, creating a scanning
pattern that mimics professional radar systems.
It effectively scans areas within approximately 4
meters—radar technology democratized for
students, hobbyists, and engineers.
Key Components
Arduino Uno R3 HC-SR04 Sensor
Central processor handling sensor inputs and motor Emits and receives ultrasonic pulses for distance
control measurement
Tower Pro 9G Servo Arduino IDE & Processing
Rotates sensor across scanning angles with precision Development and visualization software for code
and display
How It Works: Step-by-Step
01 02
Servo Rotation Pulse Emission
Motor sweeps sensor across 0° to 180° arc HC-SR04 emits 40 kHz ultrasonic pulse
03 04
Echo Detection Time Measurement
Sensor captures reflected signal from objects Arduino records microsecond delay between
transmission and return
05 06
Distance Calculation Data Visualization
Distance = (Time × 343 m/s) / 2 Processing IDE renders real-time radar display
Key Features
01
Non-Contact Wide Angular Visual Radar Low-Cost & Open-
Detection Coverage Display Source
Safe, reliable object Servo-driven scanning Intuitive polar Affordable components
sensing without maps entire detection coordinate interface with accessible code
physical contact zone for detected objects
Environmental Resilience Compact & Portable
Works in darkness, fog, dust, and varying light Small form factor for mobile robotics integration
Component Specifications
Arduino Uno R3 Tower Pro 9G Servo
• ATmega328P at 16 MHz • Rotation: 180° (±90°)
• 14 digital I/O pins (6 PWM) • Torque: 2.5 kg/cm at 4.8V
• 32 KB flash memory • Speed: 0.12 sec/60°
• 5V operating voltage • Weight: ~9 grams
HC-SR04 Sensor
• Range: 2 cm to 400 cm
• Accuracy: ±3 mm
• Frequency: 40 kHz
• Power: <15 mA
Circuit & Coding Setup
HC-SR04 Connections: VCC→5V, GND→GND, Trig→Pin 8, Echo→Pin 9
Servo Connections: Red→5V, Brown→GND, Orange→Pin 10
Arduino Code: Controls servo sweep, triggers pulses, calculates
distances, transmits data at 9600 baud
Processing IDE: Reads serial data, parses angle-distance pairs,
renders real-time radar animation with detected objects
Conclusion
The Arduino Radar Model demonstrates how sophisticated radar principles translate into accessible, low-cost
implementations. This project bridges theory and practice through hands-on sensor integration, real-time data
processing, and visual feedback—providing a scalable foundation for advanced robotics, automation, and IoT
applications.
Practical Learning Scalable Design Real-World Ready
Hands-on experience with Foundation for multi-sensor Principles directly translate to
sensors and microcontrollers arrays and AI-enhanced professional applications
detection
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