Posts by Ibrar Ayyub:
Transform Your Home into a Smart Haven with DIY Wireless Automation
Posted on: 11 Nov 2023
Introduction Smart home technology has grown tremendously in popularity over the last decade. A recent survey found that 46% of consumers view smart home features as an important consideration for their current or future residence. However, many commercial smart home systems are quite expensive to implement and require ongoing third-party monitoring fees. We sought to […]
Audio Spectrum Analyzer
Posted on: 04 Nov 2023
We developed an audio spectrum analyzer as our final project for ECE 4760. This analyzer presented a histogram-style representation of audio signals. We successfully achieved real-time display of the audio signal’s frequency spectrum using a monochromatic histogram layout, where bins extended from left to right, representing low to high frequency ranges. Our system was built […]
Exploring the PIC16F88 Microcontroller for Remote-Controlled Robotics
Posted on: 02 Nov 2023
I. Design Summary The objective of this mechatronics system design project is to develop a straightforward control and interface platform for robotics using a Microchip PIC processor. The aim is to create a versatile platform capable of accommodating various sensors, displays, and outputs, and it should be mobile while being controlled through 2.4GHz remote signals. […]
Thermistor Respiratory Monitor
Posted on: 31 Oct 2023
The concluding assignment in ECE 4760 involves the creation of a respiratory monitor tailored for use in resource-constrained settings. This device determines a patient’s respiration rate by identifying temperature fluctuations as the patient breathes through a mask. Notable attributes of this device encompass an alarm mechanism activated by a piezoelectric speaker, which triggers when the […]
Video Project Development in the Midst of an Impromptu Online Semester
Posted on: 29 Oct 2023
Receiving robot parts in the mail was an unexpected conclusion to the Winter 2020 semester for students. However, when faced with a unique situation, innovative solutions were required, and the instructors of EECS 373: Introduction to Embedded System Design rose to the challenge. With the sudden transition to online learning in March due to the […]
Mastering the Art of Proportional-Derivative Control with Pulse-Width Modulation
Posted on: 27 Oct 2023
Project Goals Upon completion of this project, you will have gained the ability to: 1. Regulate the velocity and direction of DC motors using an H-bridge circuit. 2. Execute and fine-tune a proportional-derivative control algorithm to sustain the desired orientation of the hovercraft. 3. Implement an upper-level control algorithm that determines the appropriate instances for […]
Crafting a Microcontroller Circuit: From Design to Programming
Posted on: 25 Oct 2023
Official Assignment Description For this week’s project, the task was to create a board, which was relatively straightforward once I got the hang of EAGLE’s idiosyncrasies. Afterward, the challenge was to instruct the board to perform a specific task, a process that proved to be quite frustrating. Given my prior experience with Arduino programming, I […]
Building your Dream Alarm Clock Using the PIC18
Posted on: 23 Oct 2023
Objective: In this laboratory session, your objective is to create an alarm clock using the C programming language. You will gain proficiency in writing “C” programs for the PIC18 microcontroller. Additionally, you will acquire knowledge on working with interrupts, employing digital-to-analog conversion, and implementing music playback on the PIC18. This is a collaborative project, with […]
Simulating the Water Cycle in a Desert
Posted on: 21 Oct 2023
Abstract: The objective of my project is to create an automated watering system for succulent plants. In this project, an Arduino microcontroller is employed to periodically send a signal to activate a relay, which, in turn, powers a pump responsible for watering the plant. The volume of water dispensed can be adjusted by controlling the […]
Basic Microcontroller Use for Measurement and Control
Posted on: 19 Oct 2023
Introduction Measurement and control systems play a crucial role in the field of biosystems engineering. In the digital era, these systems are pervasive and essential, serving the dual purpose of gathering data (measurement) and automating processes (control). As an example, consider weather stations that measure variables like temperature, precipitation, wind speed, and other environmental factors. […]