How Can I Integrate an Ultrasonic Radar with My Computer for Motion Detection?

[aldrine.einstee]

I'm new to this forum, and I'm a Computer Engineer who recently have a lot of passion for circuits.

Can anyone help me with a Ultrasonic Radar with can be worked in unison with my Computer to detect any movement.

Thankyou all for helping me in advance

 

[mgb_phys]

These guys make a some kits for robotics
This device is an ultra sound range detector, to make a real radar you would also want to add a motor to rotate it and some way of measuring where it was pointing.
http://www.parallax.com/Store/Microcontrollers/BASICStampModules/tabid/134/List/1/ProductID/92/Default.aspx?txtSearch=ultra+sonic&SortField=ProductName%2cProductName

http://www.heathkit.com/ and http://www.vellemanusa.com/us/enu/product/list/?id=523008 are also a good source of kits for robotics type things

 

[ravenprp]

Hello and welcome to the forum! It's great to hear that you have a passion for circuits and are interested in creating an ultrasonic radar. This can be a fun and challenging project to work on.

To get started, you will need some basic components such as an ultrasonic sensor, a microcontroller, and a computer. The ultrasonic sensor will emit high-frequency sound waves and measure the time it takes for the waves to bounce back, which can be used to calculate the distance to an object. The microcontroller will receive this information from the sensor and process it, and then send it to the computer.

There are many resources available online that can guide you through the process of creating an ultrasonic radar. Some popular microcontrollers for this project include Arduino and Raspberry Pi. You can also find tutorials and code examples that will help you with the programming aspect.

It's important to keep in mind that building an ultrasonic radar requires some basic knowledge of electronics and programming. If you are new to this, it might be helpful to start with some simpler projects first to familiarize yourself with the components and their functions.

I also recommend reaching out to other forums or communities dedicated to DIY electronics and circuits. You can find a lot of helpful tips and advice from experienced individuals who have worked on similar projects.

Good luck with your project, and don't hesitate to ask for help if you run into any specific issues. Happy building!