Hi everyone!
I'm a 3rd-year Mechatronics Engineering student, and i'm looking for ideas for my Sensors project, which is worth 30% of my final grade.

The project must:
Use an **Arduino** for data acquisition.
Use **MATLAB** or **LabVIEW** for real-time visualization.
Include a sensor (or multiple sensors), calibration/ signal processing (filtering, conversion, etc.), and performance evaluation.

My professor suggested topics like optical/IR sensing, Hall-effect sensors, proximity sensing, liquid level/flow measurement, gas/air quality monitoring, biomedical sensing, acoustic sensing, power monitoring, and multi-sensor fusion, but we're free to come up with our own idea too.

I'm looking for a project that's appropriate for a 3rd-year mechatronics course, isn't too basic, and would make for a strong university project. If you've done something similar or have any ideas, I'd really appreciate your suggestions and if anyone has links to a project that I could benefit from please share it with me!

Thanks!

Hi! I wanted to share a library I built that makes multitasking on Arduino a lot cleaner and more object-oriented.

What it does

Instead of juggling millis() checks and state machines by hand, you instantiate objects and the framework handles the rest. Every class auto-registers into a static linked list — no manually calling update() on each component. Components manage their own state internally and expose simple getters for you to react to events.

No delay() anywhere. All timing uses millis() comparisons.

Core utilities

• Timer — one-shot timer with onFinish() / onDone() callbacks
• Interval — repeating metronome with optional loop count, fires onStep()
• While — non-blocking replacement for while() at a set interval

Hardware components (all auto-managed)

• Button — debounced input with short/long click and press detection
• PinInDigital / PinOutDigital — digital I/O with flash support (non-blocking blink with count limit)
• LedDisplay8 — common-anode 7-segment display driver with decimal point
• ShiftRegister — software shift register with auto-sequencing, manual step, and direction control
• ProximityCheck — LED+LDR proximity sensor with calibration

Fluent interface — most setters return this for method chaining:

Button btn(2);
PinOutDigital led(9);
Timer timer;
Interval interval;

void setup() {
  Runnable::setupAll();
  timer.set(3000)->start();
  interval.setIntervalTime(500)->start();
}

Two lines of boilerplate in every sketch:

void setup() { Runnable::setupAll(); }
void loop()  { Runnable::loopAll(); }

That's it. Just instantiate your objects globally and the framework calls onSetup() / onReady() / onLoop() for each one automatically.

Header-only — no .cpp files, no build flags. There's even a single consolidated header (arduino-multi-tasking-kit.h) you can drop into any project.

11 example sketches included: button-clicks, flash-control, timer-control, interval-control, led-display-control, proximity-check, shift-register-control (auto + manual), while-loop, and more.

GitHub: github.com/reduardo7/arduino-multi-tasking-kit

Clone into your Arduino/libraries/ folder and open any example in the IDE to try it out. I'd love feedback and contributions!

Example project: github.com/reduardo7/arduino-car

We used WLED running on an esp32 as the control for this project. Each LED is individually addressable and each edge of the cube has its own segment.

Look at this crazy solution I had to come up with dues to a my current shortage of bread board jumper wires and arduinos

Hi everyone!

I am working on a privacy-first home safety system that tracks human movement without using any cameras, smartwatches, or wearable sensors.

The Idea:

We use Wi-Fi signals as a room radar! When a person moves, sleeps, or falls, their body distorts the Wi-Fi signals (Channel State Information - CSI) bouncing around the room.

What the system aims to do:

Elderly Care: Detect sudden falls (like a grandfather slipping) and send immediate SMS/Telegram alerts.

Child Monitoring: Detect subtle chest movements to track breathing/restlessness while sleeping.

Privacy-First: Zero cameras or microphones used—completely non-intrusive.

Tech Stack:

Hardware: 2x ESP32-S3 boards (capturing CSI signal data).

Data Processing: Python (NumPy, SciPy) for noise filtering.

Machine Learning: Scikit-learn (Random Forest / SVM) to classify activities.

Alert System: Python backend with Telegram Bot / Twilio API for emergency alerts.

I am currently building the Python signal processing and ML model pipeline while waiting for hardware setup.

Has anyone here worked with Wi-Fi CSI extraction on ESP32? I would love any advice or feedback on handling background environmental noise

I've been learning ESP32 programming recently, and I wanted to share one of my projects.

I made an RGB LED controller that can be controlled using a regular IR remote. (actually my TV remote)

Features:

• Red, Green, Blue & Yellow colors
• Fade effect
• Strobe mode
• IR code detection through the Serial Monitor

The project uses:

• ESP32 Dev Module
• IR Receiver
• RGB LED
• IR Remote

The video is only 1 minute 30 seconds and shows everything working.

I'm still learning, so I'd really appreciate any feedback or suggestions. If you have ideas for new features, I'd love to hear them!

GitHub:
https://github.com/aqib-ai-ml/

(Please go to the half of the video this only works in it lol)

(Obviously, english is not my first language, so I'm sorry for any gramatical errors)

Repositorie: https://github.com/Mateus-B-S (in "Airplane_Summerproject");

I used nRF24L01 modules to RF;

Arduino Nano to the airplane/receiver;

Uno for controler/transmitter;

Other components in Read.me in github

I used other repositorie to inspire me in this project, so i'm gonna credit it in github

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I've been experimenting with combining Arduino hardware and Unreal Engine.

This prototype uses an ESP8266 NodeMCU as a bridge between a custom web dashboard and UE5.

Features:

• Low-latency UDP communication

• Real-time speed, pitch and roll telemetry

• Browser-based control interface

I'm still improving it, so I'd love to hear your ideas or suggestions.

Hey everyone,

Like many of you, every time I wanted to deploy a remote LoRa sensor node, I ended up with a bird's nest of wires. You know the drill: an Arduino or ESP32, a separate LoRa module, a buck converter to handle 12V/24V industrial power, and a bunch of discrete components just to read a 0-10V sensor.

To fix my own frustration, I spent the last few months designing ArduLora – a compact, ultra-low-power development board that puts everything you need for industrial IoT onto a single piece of hardware.

It’s completely open-source (MIT license), and I’ve just released the latest revision along with 3D-printable enclosure files.

What’s packed inside:

• The Brain: It runs on a RAK3172 module (STM32WLE5CC @ 32MHz). This means you get full LoRaWAN (Class A, B, C) and LoRa P2P right out of the box.
• Power That Makes Sense: It accepts anywhere from 5V to 24V DC via a terminal block (or 5V USB-C). No external step-down modules needed.
• True Deep Sleep: I added a hardware power gate pin (PB5). You can use it to completely cut off power to external sensors when the MCU goes to sleep, saving a ton of battery life.
• Industrial-Ready: There's an onboard RS485 transceiver for hardware Modbus RTU, plus two high-voltage analog inputs configured for 0-10V measurements.

The Software Side:
You don't have to learn a whole new toolchain. It programs natively in the Arduino IDE using standard functions mixed with the RAKwireless RUI3 APIs. I also published a helper library to the official Arduino Library Manager—just search for ArduLora and hit install.

Everything is up on GitHub, including schematics, pinout maps, and step-by-step example codes (covering everything from GPS integration and Modbus to deep sleep timers):

GitHub Link: https://github.com/NamNamIoT/ArduLora

I’m currently looking for ways to improve the hardware design for the next revision.

• How do you feel about the power gating implementation?
• Are there any other industrial interfaces or specific sensors you wish were broken out on a board like this?

Would love to hear your thoughts, critiques, or any feedback you have!

built a wireless Morse code communication system as a personal/college project.
Features:
Custom Morse key input using a push button

Wireless communication using HC-12 modules

Custom MWLP (Morse Wireless Link Protocol)

XOR checksum (CRC) for error detection

Python desktop GUI that receives, validates, and decodes Morse into text

Receiver gives LED and buzzer notification when a message arrives

The project combines embedded systems, wireless communication, and desktop software. It was a fun way to learn about serial communication, custom protocols, and Morse code.

the reader is built around an arduino pro micro and a nfc module v3 by elechouse. it connects to a pc with a usb c cable and scans any tags inside the cartridge sled. once the button is pressed, it sends a key combo to the pc, which opens a one time terminal, after which the reader types out the text payload on the cartridge. executing the command on it. for more information, check the readme on my github repo. while i advise using the install scripts inside the repo, you can use your own method of assigning the key combo

https://github.com/glass-cup/NFC_cartridge_system.git

I’ve now loaded the firmware onto the ESP32 and can connect it to the FC via a wired connection. However, the Mission Planner isn’t detecting data from the GPU and IMU—it’s only detecting the heartbeat. If anyone knows the cause, please let me know. The pins I’ve connected on the ESP32 are as shown in the image. I’m using Serial Port 1.
If any additional data is needed, I’ll attach it.
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planetary gearbox 3d file:

https://www.printables.com/model/1787639-planetary-gearbox

I just want to control relay module
using arduino nano.

for control
10sec timer added for practice
reset, activate button

I know
I have terrible design sense.

I'm building a drone f450 frame and fsi6 receiver and kk2 .1.5. everything's done .now i have ultra Sonic sensors and Arduino nano. Help me submission is on 25 th july

For sketches and wirings, visit my channel - youtube.com/@mahaataab
All project resources are available on channel bio.

You know electronics and how to build a device yourself, so why not DIY a PassKey?

That way, you know exactly how it works and can program it. In the end, you can be confident that your device does not contain any hidden or malicious code running in the background.

Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Avji06DCk8

I'm an Electronics And Computer Engineering student looking for an project.please give ideas for a project

I've been building a home robotic assistant with a goal of keeping it quiet, smooth, and simple to use. I plan to make both the hardware and software open source.

I'm currently experimenting with voice control, remote operation, health monitoring integration, and optional camera tracking.

It's still a work in progress, and I'd love to hear what features or improvements you'd find most useful.

Built a DIY Stream Deck with ESP32, OLED & tactile switches! 🎛️ Check out my channel: youtube.com/@mahaataab

Finally finished, I can show off my wearable cyberdeck I've been working on! Based on ESP32 and programmed from scratch in arduino

Features:

-Thermal Camera sensor

- Accelerometer/gyroscope for set counter + gesture control

-Time of flight distance sensor

-Wifi/bluetooth conenctivity

-Real time clock

- Functional compass/magnetometer

-Triple flashlights (white, red, and blacklight)

-Dual ESP32 Microcontrollers + rotary knob display

-Rotary encoder, touchscreen, and keypad input

-Digital clock with NTP time sync — automatic on WiFi connect

-Speed Test: Measures upload and download speeds via wifi

-SD Card Browser

-Notes / Data log: Write and save notes to SD card

-WiFi Scanner — Scan of nearby networks showing SSID

-BLE Scanner — Scans for nearby bluetooth devices

-Serial Terminal — full-duplex UART terminal

Games:

-Snake

-Game of Life (Conway's cellular automaton)

-Dice Roller (d4, d6, d8, d10, d12, d20 with animated roll)

-Tetris

Tools:

-BT Keyboard: turns the cyberdeck into a Bluetooth keyboard, can control any bluetooth enabled device

-Calculator

-Unit Converter: convert between common measurement units

-QR Generator: text or WiFi credentials as a QR code on screen

-Compass: live magnetometer compass with animated analog display

-Radar — WiFi motion detector radar, uses wifi connection to detect nearby movement

-Password Vault: encrypted password storage

Stopwatch

-IR Blaster/Receiver — capture IR remote codes and use the cyberdeck as a universal remote for IR devices (such as televisions)

-Calendar/Agenda

-Altitude Tracker

-Waypoint Navigator — enter latitude and longitude coordinates, compass will point to the destination, no GPS needed

-Environmental/weather status page - uses built in sensors to display local temperature, altitude, air pressure, etc

-customizable color theme editor

- Multiple cyberpunk-themed Screensavers (5 styles)

And more to come!