E&TC / ECE · RFID, smart card and biometric · Final year project
Advanced Footstep Power Generation System using RFID for Charging
A footstep power generator with RFID-controlled phone charging. Piezoelectric plates produce electricity when people walk on them and store it in a battery; registered users swipe an RFID card to unlock a USB charging point, with usage shown on an LCD.
What is the Advanced Footstep Power Generation System using RFID for Charging project?
A footstep power generator with RFID-controlled phone charging. Piezoelectric plates produce electricity when people walk on them and store it in a battery; registered users swipe an RFID card to unlock a USB charging point, with usage shown on an LCD.
Key facts
- Branch
- Electronics & Telecommunication (E&TC / ECE); also suits Electrical
- Type
- Final year project · Intermediate
- Suitable for
- Diploma capstone and B.E / B.Tech final year
- Build time
- 4 to 6 weeks
- Estimated component cost
- ₹2,800 – ₹4,100
- Guidance from
- ₹9,999 (Hardware / IoT Final Year)
How the Advanced Footstep Power Generation System using RFID for Charging works
- 12 V power adapter / step-down transformer and Voltage regulator / buck converter supply the circuit; a regulator gives the controller and sensors a steady 5 V.
- The Push buttons and switches provide manual inputs and the power switch.
- The ATmega328P microcontroller with base board is the brain of the circuit: it samples the sensors, compares readings with set limits and switches the outputs.
- The RFID reader with tags reads the unique ID of an RFID card or tag held near it so the system can identify the user or item.
- The 16×2 LCD with I2C adapter shows readings, status and messages to the user.
- The LEDs indicate status.
Block diagram
Inputs
Push buttons and switchesController
ATmega328P microcontroller with base boardCommunication
RFID reader with tagsOutputs
16×2 LCD with I2C adapterLEDsComponents list and cost
Typical prices from Indian online stores and electronics markets (Lamington Road, Budhwar Peth, SP Road). Buy from one store where you can to save on shipping.
| Component | Qty | What it does | Approx. cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATmega328P microcontroller with base board | 1 | Is the brain of the circuit: it samples the sensors, compares readings with set limits and switches the outputs. | ₹350 |
| Push buttons and switches | 2 | Provide manual inputs and the power switch. | ₹80 |
| RFID reader (RC522) with tags | 1 | Reads the unique ID of an RFID card or tag held near it so the system can identify the user or item. | ₹220 |
| 16×2 LCD with I2C adapter | 1 | Shows readings, status and messages to the user. | ₹220 |
| LEDs (assorted) | 1 | Indicate status. | ₹20 |
| 12 V power adapter / step-down transformer | 2 | Supplies stable low-voltage power from the mains. | ₹500 |
| Voltage regulator / buck converter | 1 | Provides a steady voltage to the controller and sensors. | ₹80 |
| Inductor | 1 | Part from the design specification | ₹150* |
| Passive components, PCB and wiring kit | 1 | Cables, connectors and jumper wires, crystal oscillator, resistors (assorted), capacitors (assorted), transistors / MOSFETs, diodes, PCB / breadboard and ICs and IC sockets. | ₹445 |
| Wiring, PCB, soldering and enclosure | 1 | Project overhead | ₹450 |
| Demo model base / mounting board | 1 | Project overhead | ₹500 |
| Testing spares and replacements | 1 | Project overhead | ₹300 |
| Estimated total | Varies with brand, quality and city | ₹2,800 – ₹4,100 |
Prices are estimates for budgeting; items marked * depend on the exact size or model chosen. We confirm the bill of materials when your design is frozen, and components are charged at actual cost with bills.
How much does this project cost?
| Option | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Components only | You buy the parts and build it yourself | ₹2,800 – ₹4,100 |
| Hardware / IoT Final Year | Working model or guided build, Circuit diagram and bill of materials, Firmware / code with explanation | from ₹9,999 + components |
| Capstone Project (CPE) | Working project or model, Black book in MSBTE format, Step-by-step explanation | ₹9,999 + components |
| Diploma ITR | 100% working source code, Project report PDF, PPT | ₹1,999 + components |
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What you submit with this project
- Working model with circuit diagram and program code
- Project report or black book in your university's chapter order (block diagram, circuit, calculations, results)
- Presentation for the review and final viva
- Synopsis for topic approval, if your college asks for one
E&TC / ECE viva questions on this project
What is the aim of the Advanced Footstep Power Generation System using RFID for Charging project?
A footstep power generator with RFID-controlled phone charging. Piezoelectric plates produce electricity when people walk on them and store it in a battery; registered users swipe an RFID card to unlock a USB charging point, with usage shown on an LCD.
Explain the working of your project in short.
12 V power adapter / step-down transformer and Voltage regulator / buck converter supply the circuit; a regulator gives the controller and sensors a steady 5 V. The Push buttons and switches provide manual inputs and the power switch. The ATmega328P microcontroller with base board is the brain of the circuit: it samples the sensors, compares readings with set limits and switches the outputs. The RFID reader with tags reads the unique ID of an RFID card or tag held near it so the system can identify the user or item.
Why is a microcontroller used in this project?
A microcontroller combines a CPU, memory and I/O pins on one chip, so a single low-cost IC can read sensors, make decisions in code and control loads without a computer.
Why is a pull-up resistor needed with a push button?
Without it the input pin floats and reads random values. The pull-up keeps it HIGH until the button connects it to ground.
How does RFID work?
The reader produces a 13.56 MHz (or 125 kHz) field that powers the passive tag through induction. The tag replies with its stored unique ID, which the controller compares with its list of authorised IDs.
Why is an I2C adapter used with the LCD?
It reduces the wiring from about 10 pins to 2 (SDA and SCL), leaving more controller pins free for sensors.
Why is a resistor connected in series with an LED?
It limits the current to a safe value (about 10–20 mA). Without it, the LED would draw too much current and burn out. R = (supply voltage − LED voltage) ÷ current.
Explain the block diagram of your project.
The input section senses the real-world quantity, the ATmega328P microcontroller with base board processes it according to the program, and the output section acts locally and sends the data or alert wirelessly. The power supply section feeds every block.
Which communication protocols are used between the modules?
I2C for the display, RTC or motion sensor (only SDA and SCL lines), SPI for the RFID reader or radio module and analog inputs read by the ADC for the analog sensors. Each protocol was chosen because the module supports it and it uses the fewest pins.
What is the operating voltage of the circuit?
The controller and most sensors work at 5 V (ESP boards and some modules at 3.3 V). A 12 V adapter powers the board, and a regulator steps it down. Motors and relays get their own supply line so they do not reset the controller.
How did you calculate the power rating of your system?
Using P = V × I for each load, adding a margin of 20 to 25%.
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