MICROCONTROLLER BASED PARKING GARAGE

Kevin ReynoldsEKU, Dept. of Technology

Computer Electronic Networking

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OUTLINE Motivation- Parking spaces are hard to find Introduction- Issues with parking garages and

technical research Problem Statement-How to implement my

microcontroller based parking garage Proposed Solution- Steps taken in order to

implement my microcontroller based parking garage

Results- result of all my hard work Conclusions- significance of results and what I

have learned Future Work- future idea of improving my

project

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PARKING PROBLEMS Hard to find

parking spaces

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MORE PARKING PROBLEMS Driving all around

looking for spaces, but none available

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STILL MORE PARKING PROBLEMS

Basically, I hate looking for parking spaces

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MOTIVATION

Build a parking garage that tells you which spots are available without driving up and down ramps and down aisles for an open parking spot.

I also wanted to have my garage to not use ramps instead to use an elevator.

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INTRODUCTION

Security Safety Handicap Accessible

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TECHNICAL RESEARCH

Microcontrollers Stepper motors

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PROBLEM STATEMENTS How to get the elevator to go up and

down? How to get the gate to raise and lower? How to get the elevator to go to each

floor? How to get the LED’s to light up when a

car is parked in a space? How to program a microcontroller? What size stepper motor should I use?

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MY PARKING SOLUTION

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PROPOSED SOLUTIONS To get the elevator

to go up and down: Attach the elevator

string to stepper motor

Attach stepper motor to microcontroller board

Write program

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MORE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS To get elevator to

go to each floor: Connect button

wires to microcontroller board

Write program

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MORE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

To get the gate to raise and lower: Add keypad to enter correct code Mount gate to stepper motor Connect stepper motor to

forward/reverse circuit Connect forward/reverse circuit to

microcontroller Write program

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MORE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

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MORE PROPOSED SOLUTIONS

To get LED’s to light up when a car is parked in a space: Mount LED’S to board and mount to

building Connect LED’s to circuit board Connect photoresistors to circuit

board

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RESULTS

Operating parking garage Functioning automobile space

availability display Functioning elevator (when

programmed)

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CONCLUSIONS The significance of my results could make

it easier for people who are in a hurry, or just for convenience to find a parking space. It also can offer security and safety than other garages have.

The prototype of this garage could be used in the business place for companies who with for newer technology, or who want to simplify the search for parking spaces, or offer the security and safety of this garage.

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES I have learn many things throughout the

Capstone Class: How microcontrollers work and how to program them How stepper motors work How not to wait too long into the semester to work

on the project How unforeseen circumstances can keep you from

finishing your project on time.

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FUTURE WORK Implement this project for EET 440/Fiber

optics Creating a database that will charge

drivers when they enter and leave the garage and charge it to an account. This will be done with a card reader and magnetic cards

Using conveyor belts and magnets to make it and electronic valet.

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QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

If you have any comments or suggestions about my presentation or my project, please email me at:

Kevrey826@charter.netAny Questions?Thank you for being here and

listening to my presentation.