AVR based mini Projects

Sonar SensCap Using Atmega644 SensCap is a device that guides the visually impaired around obstacles. Introduction We designed and built a device to be worn on the head and around the hip to aid…

A Keyboard Synthesizer Workstation using Atmega644 Our Keyboard Synthesizer project aims to create a multi-instrument keyboard that can record several different synthesized instruments and play back the track simultaneously. We took a children’s toy keyboard and…

Embedded Foot Pronation Detection Using Atmega644 Introduction and Rationale Our ECE 4760 design project integrates three different kinds of sensor measurements to track a user�s movement speed, regularity of gait, force on impact, pronation of foot,…

Human Tracking Fan System Using Atmega644 For our final project we decided to construct a human tracking rotating platform that supports a fan. The platform, using dual element Pyroelectric Infrared Sensors (PIR) sensors, rotates itself independently…

Sheet Music Notator Using Atmega644 Introduction We created a system that takes input from a piano and displays the musical notation for it on a television screen. The system uses hardware amplification and filtering of…

Automated grapefruit segmenter Using Atmega644 Part I. High Level Design 1 Rationale and Problem Overview As regular grapefruit consumers, both of us could appreciate the value in automating the cutting procedure. We saw the problem as…

Motion Sensing PowerPoint Controller Using Atmega644 Introduction For our Final Project in ECE 4760, we built a controller that interfaces with a computer running a PowerPoint display through USB. The device can control slide transitions based…

XBee RF Smart Energy Compliant Power Meter Using Atmega644 Motivation >A breaker-level power metering device for measuring energy on 4 different circuit lines and wirelessly outputting that energy data onto Google PowerMeter. Useful Links Google PowerMeter Smart Energy Alliance…

3D Paint Using Atmega644 "A 3D canvas on which the artist can draw using trilaterated coordinates from ultrasonic delays." Project Soundbyte For our final project in ECE 4760, we designed and implemented a three-dimensional…

Hand controller for Parrot AR Drone Quadricopter Using Atmega644 Introduction Our project is a novel hand held controller in which we use an accelerometer to wirelessly control the motion of a Parrot AR Drone Quadricopter. Rationale: The main idea…

Auditory navigator Using Atmega644 Introduction Navigation in the past has primarily relied on the use of a map, compass or other devices that must be interpreted visually. This project demonstrates the ability to navigate…

Automated Pavlovian Classical Conditioning of Insects Using Atmega644 Introduction Several studies have shown that various insects possess learning and memory abilities. One approach researchers use to demonstrate such abilities is to "teach" the insect to exhibit a specific…

Heart Rate Display LED T-Shirt Using Atmega644 Introduction We have designed and built a LED t-shirt capable of displaying the heart rate of the wearer via a pulsing LED heart. Largely, our project consists of two components:…

Gesture Based Touchpad Security System Using Atmega644 Introduction The purpose of the project is to present a new approach on the design of security systems by using a touch sensitive device. Security is a permanent concern in…

Acoustic Data Modem Using Atmega644 Introduction For our final design project, we designed and built a prototype acoustic modem to serve as a physical transport layer for digital communications. It converts between a digital communications…

Adaptive Alarm Clock Using Atmega644 Introduction Elevator Pitch / 1-second Description An adaptive alarm clock that chooses the optimal time to wake up the user using an accelerometer that detects his/her body movements. Goals The…

Zigbee Wireless Relay Control and Power Monitoring System Using Atmega644 Introduction We designed a system for wirelessly controlling relays and monitoring current. This is used for a home load simulation. By wirelessly turning relays on and off by sending commands…

Point of Sale Terminal Using Atmega644 Introduction Point of Sale systems typically can cost up to thousands of dollars we do it very simply for seventy. For small stores, point of sale systems can be very…

FM Radio Receiver Using Atmega644 Introduction The goal of our project was to design a low cost and user-friendly FM radio receiver. Our project uses a FM receiver integrated circuit to perform the pre-processing units…

Mister Gloves – A Wireless USB Gesture Input System Using Atmega644 Introduction Mister Gloves is a wireless USB gesture input system that enables a person to use a computer by performing intuitive hand and finger motions in the air. While wearing…

Home energy managment Using Atmega644a Introduction Our project implements a smart algorithm in order to power a house with a photovoltaic, batteries or the power grid.  For this project, we worked closely with a research…

Self-Adaptive Hybrid Electro-Magnetic Levitation and Active Balancing System Using Atmega644 Introduction In short, our project is just an isolated floating plate. Just as our title explained, it is mainly a floating plate that is segregated from all outside vibration using…

Optical eye tracking Using Atmega644 Introduction We have endeavored to develop a means by which eye gaze can be detected. This goal was achieved using the same principles learned in Lab4, where we recorded the…

Ultrasonic Haptic Vision System using Atmega644 Introduction The ultrasonic haptic vision system enables a person to navigate hallways and around large objects without sight, through the use of an ultrasonic rangefinder that haptically interfaces with the…

Haptic appointment manager Using Atmega644 Introduction The Haptic Appointment Manager manages all of an individuals appointments, ensuring they arrive on time and in the right location by subtly guiding them throughout the day. This system…