🚀 Smart Packaging System 📦

The Smart Packaging System is an automated conveyor belt solution designed to optimize the packaging process for factories producing magnetic products. By leveraging sensor-based automation, this system enhances efficiency and ensures safe operations. ⚙️✨

🌟 Features

1. Automatic Product Counting 🔢

   • Tracks the number of magnetic products on the conveyor belt using a Hall effect sensor. 🧲
   • Displays the count on a 7-segment display for real-time monitoring. 📊

2. Conveyor Belt Control 🚂

   • Stops the belt automatically once the product count reaches the maximum limit (5 products). 🚫

3. Worker Proximity Detection 👷‍♂️

   • Uses an IR sensor to detect if a worker is nearby. 🤖
   • Alerts workers to secure the package if no one is detected near the belt. ⚠️

4. System Reset 🔄

   • Provides a switch for workers to resume belt operation after packaging. 🔄
   • Resets the product count to zero for the next cycle. 🔄

🔄 System Workflow

1. The conveyor belt moves magnetic products and counts them using the Hall effect sensor. 🏗️
2. The real-time count is displayed on the 7-segment display. 📱
3. When the count reaches 5, the belt automatically stops. 🛑
4. The system checks for worker proximity using the IR sensor. 📡
   • If no worker is nearby, an alert is triggered. 🔔
5. Once the worker secures the package, they use a switch to resume operation and reset the count. 🔄

🖥️ Technology Stack

• Sensors: Hall effect sensor (product counting), IR sensor (worker detection). 🧲🔍
• Display: 7-segment display for product count. 🖥️
• Control System: FPGA-based logic for automation. ⚡
• Motors: PWM-controlled motors for conveyor belt operation. 🔄

🏭 Applications

• Factories requiring precise product packaging. 🏭
• Automated production lines with minimal manual intervention. 🛠️
• Industries prioritizing worker safety and operational efficiency. 💼

🤝 Contributors

• Jomana Mahmoud 👩‍💻
• Yehia Rasheed 👨‍💻
• Moustafa Mohamed 👨‍💻
• Amr Osama Mohamed 👨‍💻
• Rawan Hossam Kamal 👩‍💻
• Nada Yasser 👩‍💻

🏆 Acknowledgments

This project was proudly presented at the 2024 Embedded Systems Fair and recognized for its innovative approach to factory automation. 🏅🎉

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📬 Contact

For inquiries or collaboration opportunities, please reach out to us via:

• Email: jomanatantawy42@gmail.com 📧
• GitHub: JomanaMahmoud 💻
• LinkedIn: Jomana Tantawy 🌐

This project leverages an FPGA board for implementing control logic and ensuring precise automation. 🖥️🎯

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🏁 How to Run on Quartus

To get your Smart Packaging System up and running on Quartus (the FPGA development environment), follow these simple steps:

1. Install Quartus 💻

• Download and install the Quartus Prime software from the Intel website. Choose the appropriate version for your operating system.

2. Create a New Project 🛠️

• Open Quartus and click on File > New Project Wizard.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to create a new project. Select the FPGA device you're working with (e.g., Cyclone IV).

3. Add Your Files 📂

• Add the necessary VHDL or Verilog files for your control logic. These files implement the automation logic for the conveyor belt and sensors.
• You can also add any constraint files for setting pin assignments based on your FPGA board.

4. Compile Your Project 🏗️

• Click on Processing > Start Compilation to compile your project. Make sure there are no errors in the output.

5. Program the FPGA 🔌

• Connect your FPGA board to your computer via the USB-Blaster programmer.
• Click on Tools > Programmer and select your FPGA device.
• Click on Start to upload the compiled design to your FPGA.

6. Test the System 🧪

• Once the FPGA is programmed, observe the conveyor belt, 7-segment display, and sensors. The system should now be fully operational, with the product count, belt control, and worker detection functioning automatically.