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Most old cars need more features to catch up to modern technology. Some people may replace their working vehicles in favor of one with newer and increased features. This project will create an all-in-one user interface integrating multiple sensors that can be installed in an older vehicle. Our system is a more environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution than simply buying a new car.
Newer cars come with many features that make the driving experience safer and more enjoyable for the user. For example, proximity sensors and ultrasonic sensors can help reduce the risk of collisions. However, buying a new car with such features may be too expensive for some people, and someone might have a perfectly working older that they wish could transplant some features onto.
Our Solution is a system involving multiple sensors that will provide data featured on a touch-enabled display. Our sensors and screen display will get power from the 12V cigarette lighter outlet on the vehicle. The sensors will have wired connections to feed data into a microcontroller, which will process the data and send it to the display. The display will have general metrics including outside temperature, the time, and the current speed, with advanced options that measure trip mileage or enable ultrasonic sensors. The system will also be able to connect to a smartphone over Bluetooth, and it will have an auxiliary cable to connect to the car's audio system.
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