E&TC / ECE · Healthcare electronics · Final year project

Anti Drowning System With Remote Alert

A wearable that helps prevent drowning in swimming pools. A heart rate sensor and AVR microcontroller on the swimmer detect distress, and an RF transmitter alerts a receiver at the poolside with a buzzer and LCD so the lifeguard can react at once.

Components & cost

What is the Anti Drowning System With Remote Alert project?

A wearable that helps prevent drowning in swimming pools. A heart rate sensor and AVR microcontroller on the swimmer detect distress, and an RF transmitter alerts a receiver at the poolside with a buzzer and LCD so the lifeguard can react at once.

Key facts

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
₹2,600 – ₹3,900
Guidance from
₹9,999 (Hardware / IoT Final Year)

How the Anti Drowning System With Remote Alert works

  1. 12 V power adapter / step-down transformer supplies the circuit; a regulator gives the controller and sensors a steady 5 V.
  2. The Pulse oximeter sensor measures heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) from the fingertip.
  3. The Push buttons and switches provide manual inputs and the power switch.
  4. 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.
  5. The 433 MHz RF transmitter-receiver pair sends the remote's button press wirelessly to the receiver circuit.
  6. The 16×2 LCD with I2C adapter shows readings, status and messages to the user.
  7. The Buzzer gives an audible alert.
  8. The LEDs indicate status.

Block diagram

Components 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.

ComponentQtyWhat it doesApprox. cost
ATmega328P microcontroller with base board1Is the brain of the circuit: it samples the sensors, compares readings with set limits and switches the outputs.₹350
Pulse oximeter sensor (MAX30102)1Measures heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) from the fingertip.₹300
Push buttons and switches2Provide manual inputs and the power switch.₹80
433 MHz RF transmitter-receiver pair1Sends the remote's button press wirelessly to the receiver circuit.₹150
16×2 LCD with I2C adapter1Shows readings, status and messages to the user.₹220
Buzzer1Gives an audible alert.₹20
LEDs (assorted)1Indicate status.₹20
12 V power adapter / step-down transformer1Supplies stable low-voltage power from the mains.₹250
Passive components, PCB and wiring kit1Crystal oscillator, resistors (assorted), capacitors (assorted), transistors / MOSFETs, cables, connectors and jumper wires, diodes, PCB / breadboard and ICs and IC sockets.₹445
Wiring, PCB, soldering and enclosure1Project overhead₹450
Demo model base / mounting board1Project overhead₹500
Testing spares and replacements1Project overhead₹300
Estimated totalVaries with brand, quality and city₹2,600 – ₹3,900

Prices are estimates for budgeting. 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?

OptionWhat you getCost
Components onlyYou buy the parts and build it yourself₹2,600 – ₹3,900
Hardware / IoT Final YearWorking model or guided build, Circuit diagram and bill of materials, Firmware / code with explanationfrom ₹9,999 + components
Capstone Project (CPE)Working project or model, Black book in MSBTE format, Step-by-step explanation₹9,999 + components
Diploma ITR100% 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 Anti Drowning System With Remote Alert project?

A wearable that helps prevent drowning in swimming pools. A heart rate sensor and AVR microcontroller on the swimmer detect distress, and an RF transmitter alerts a receiver at the poolside with a buzzer and LCD so the lifeguard can react at once.

Explain the working of your project in short.

12 V power adapter / step-down transformer supplies the circuit; a regulator gives the controller and sensors a steady 5 V. The Pulse oximeter sensor measures heart rate and blood oxygen (SpO2) from the fingertip. 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.

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.

How is the heart rate measured optically?

Red and infrared LEDs shine into the finger and a photodetector measures the light absorbed by blood. Each heartbeat changes the blood volume, so the reflected light pulses at the heart rate.

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.

Why are encoder and decoder ICs used with the RF module?

The HT12E encoder converts parallel button inputs into a serial code with an address, and the HT12D decoder on the receiver checks the address and restores the outputs. This prevents interference from other remotes.

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.

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) 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.

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