Arduino Radar Project

Overview

This project involves an Arduino setup with a servo motor and an ultrasonic sensor to measure distances and provide visual feedback using a radar-style display. The Arduino code controls the hardware to scan the environment, while the Processing-based Java application visualizes the data.

Functionality

• Distance measurement: Utilizes an ultrasonic sensor attached to a servo motor. The sensor systematically measures distances at various angles as the servo rotates.
• Data transmission: Measurements are sent from the Arduino to a computer via serial communication.
• Real-time visualization: A Processing application receives the data and visualizes it in a radar-like interface, providing a dynamic view of the environment based on sensor readings.

Features

• Arduino Script: Controls a servo motor to rotate an ultrasonic sensor and measures distances. The distances are sent over serial communication.
• Processing Application: Visualizes the data received from the Arduino in a radar-style interface, updating in real-time as the sensor scans.

Installation Requirements

• Arduino IDE: To upload the sketch to your Arduino board. Link
• Processing 3: To run the radar interface visual application. Link

Hardware Required

• Arduino Board
• Servo Motor
• Ultrasonic Sensor (HC-SR04)
• Buzzer
• Appropriate cables and power supply

Setup and Usage

1. Arduino Setup:

   • Connect the servo to the specified pin on the Arduino.
   • Attach the ultrasonic sensor to the servo.
   • Connect the buzzer to the appropriate pin.
   • Upload arduino_code.ino to the Arduino.

2. Processing Setup:

   • Open radar_interface.java with Processing.
   • Ensure the COM port in the code matches the one used by your Arduino.
   • Run the program to visualize the sensor data.

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