ALTO – Arduino Parking Assistant

Arduino controlled stop light using 2 PING))) Ultrasonic Sensors.  Sensors detect which lane of the two lane garage is active and lights the lamp accordingly.  Red threshold as well as maximum distance PING can see is hard coded.  Logic is also placed to avoid false changes, such as the Yellow lamp cannot illuminate unless Green is currently lit – to avoid a mishap if the PING sensor measurement jumps from hitting obscure portions of the car.

Inside Stop Light

Arduino Protosheild for ALTO Project

ALTO - Arduino Parking Assistant

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  • Philv32

    Nice setup. How do I buy this? I have the light just need the controller

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    Sators reply on August 2nd, 2012:

    Well, it’s not a retail item as I bought all of the individual pieces and soldered it and coded it from scratch…but all of the hardware is available at http://www.sparkfun.com if you’re wanting to make one yourself.  Though, if you’re looking for one to be made custom for you, hit me up with a email at sators@sators.com

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  • Mrjtwill

    Where do you get a simple traffic light to hack/mod?  Everything I have found online is $28/$35 or more..

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    Sators reply on August 8th, 2012:

    I found mine on Craigslist for $75.

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