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Park Asist

A simple system that makes the parking process easier with a ultrasonic sensor, an Arduino nano and a led strip.

Created by Ethan Ethan

Tier 4

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m0.hid m0.hid âš¡ approved Park Asist ago

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Tier: 4

Great work on this, it looks like a really useful tool!

CAN CAN ⚡🚀 submitted Park Asist for review ago

Ethan Ethan submitted Park Asist for review ago

zsharpminor zsharpminor requested changes for Park Asist ago

Hi - your demo link is unavailable, please link a YT link of your complete physical build, thanks!

Tier: 4

CAN CAN ⚡🚀 submitted Park Asist for review ago

Ethan Ethan submitted Park Asist for review ago

technical_. technical_. requested changes for Park Asist ago

A circuit diagram is needed if you are using electrical components.
In addition, your CAD files must be in a .STEP format.

Ethan Ethan submitted Park Asist for review ago

zsharpminor zsharpminor requested changes for Park Asist ago

Please include mockup images of what your project will look like in your README! Additionally, please add a BOM showing what parts you'll use! :D

Ethan Ethan submitted Park Asist for review ago

Ethan Ethan added to the journal ago

It Works

I set up the device in the box and plugged everything in. Due to my less-than-par slicing skills, the supports would not come off the battery cutout, but I managed with some pliers. Then I brought it out to my car and tested it. It works with the slight caveat that it flashes red when you're stuck in traffic.
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Ethan Ethan added to the journal ago

Houseing

I designed the housing for the device. this has a cutout for the ultrasonic sensor and the ports required for power connection, the ultrasonic sensor is also elevated to allow it to see over the hood and the rim of the windshield.

Screenshot 2025-12-07 at 5.50.06 PM

Ethan Ethan added to the journal ago

Programing

So far as the ultrasonic sensor reads lower and lower the amount of illuminated lights increases and their color approaches red. Next up I'm going to add a variable to account for the distance between the dashboard of the car (where the sensor is located) and the actual front of the car in addition to the distance you wan to have between the front of your car and the next car/wall.

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Chose Connected Electronics

I picked the electronics i want to use and wired them together. I had to use a breadbord since the Arduino nano has 1 5v output and I need 2.
LED Strip (WS2812)
VCC → 5V
GND → GND
D1 → A0
HC-SR04
VCC → 5V
GND → GND
TRIG → D9
ECHO → D10
IMG_0645

Ethan Ethan started Park Asist ago

12/6/2025 5 PM - Chose Connected Electronics

I picked the electronics i want to use and wired them together. I had to use a breadbord since the Arduino nano has 1 5v output and I need 2.
LED Strip (WS2812)
VCC → 5V
GND → GND
D1 → A0
HC-SR04
VCC → 5V
GND → GND
TRIG → D9
ECHO → D10
IMG_0645

12/6/2025 6 PM - Programing

So far as the ultrasonic sensor reads lower and lower the amount of illuminated lights increases and their color approaches red. Next up I'm going to add a variable to account for the distance between the dashboard of the car (where the sensor is located) and the actual front of the car in addition to the distance you wan to have between the front of your car and the next car/wall.

IMG_0646

IMG_0647

12/7/2025 - Houseing

I designed the housing for the device. this has a cutout for the ultrasonic sensor and the ports required for power connection, the ultrasonic sensor is also elevated to allow it to see over the hood and the rim of the windshield.

Screenshot 2025-12-07 at 5.50.06 PM

12/9/2025 - It Works

I set up the device in the box and plugged everything in. Due to my less-than-par slicing skills, the supports would not come off the battery cutout, but I managed with some pliers. Then I brought it out to my car and tested it. It works with the slight caveat that it flashes red when you're stuck in traffic.
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