This document describes an Arduino-based parking lot system project created by two students. The system uses an Arduino Uno microcontroller to keep track of the number of parked cars, display vacant spaces on a 7-segment display, and control a gate arm. The objectives are to design and build a prototype automated parking system and learn how to program and operate such a system using Arduino. Required materials include an Arduino Uno, servo motor, display, resistors, breadboard, and other basic electronic components. Potential real-world applications and current limitations are also outlined.

1. Electronics Project
Arduino Based Parking Lot System

2. Members
011132065 – Mohammad Shahriar Reza
011145021 – Samrin Ahmed Riya

3. What is Arduino?
 An open source.
 Prototyping platform.
 Easy to use hardware and software.
 Works according to the instructions to the microcontroller to the board.

4. Why Arduino?
 Inexpensive.
 Cross-platform.
 Simple, clear programming environment.
 Open source – extensible software and hardware.
We are using
Arduino Uno R3

5. Arduino automated Parking Lot System
 Microcontroller based Parking system.
 Keeps track of the number of cars parked (09 being the max number).
 Shows the number of slots unoccupied.
 Controls the gate-arm by itself.

6. Project Objectives
 To design and build up a prototype of an automated car park system.
 To learn how to control the prototype system for automated parking.
 To acknowledge how to program Arduino and make it work on any system.

7. List of necessities
 Arduino UNO R3
 RC Micro Servo (Hitec HS-55 or similar)
 7-Segment Display Common anode
 470 ohms resistors 1/4 w 5%
 Mini breadboard 170 points
 Cable jumpers Male-to-Male
 Solid wire AWG #22 (breadboard jumpers)
 Cardboard
 aluminum foil
 Alligator clips
 Wooden Coffee Stirrer (the barrier)
 White glue

9. Real life implementation
 Autonomous car-maneuvering system to perform parallel, perpendicular or
angle parking.
 Enhancing the comfort and safety of driving in constrained environments to steer
the car with attention.
 To ensure collision-free motion within the available space.

10. Limitations
 The 7-segment display shows the maximum count when if power is gone and
again comes back.
 Once the barrier is opened or closed, there is a count of the car.
 At the time of entering two consecutive cars, there is a overcrowding situation.
 There is a prohibition of entering and leaving two cars at a time.