Student Driver Simulator - Team 35 - ECE443-Sp26

Arduino
Spring 2026
LCD Interface
Pedal Input System
Vehicle Dynamics
Driver Training Simulator

The Student Driver Simulator is an embedded systems project designed to simulate real-time vehicle behavior using pedal inputs. The system uses potentiometer-based accelerator and brake pedals connected to an Arduino Uno to calculate vehicle speed, engine RPM, and automatic gear shifting based on a Toyota UA80 8-speed transmission model. Real-time vehicle information is displayed on a 20x4 LCD screen, providing users with an interactive driving simulation experience that responds directly to throttle and braking input. The project is intended to serve as a safe and educational training tool for beginner drivers while also demonstrating embedded systems concepts such as real-time processing, sensor integration, and vehicle modeling. Embedded C++ code running on the Arduino platform processes pedal input data in real time and applies drivetrain calculations to model vehicle acceleration, braking behavior, and automatic gear shifting. One notable accomplishment of the project was achieving stable real-time speed and RPM calculations while integrating many hardware and software subsystems into a functional prototype. Future improvements could include better power efficiency, more realistic pedal mechanics, smoother display behavior, and an enhanced graphical display interface.

1 Lifts 

Artifacts

Name Description
Project Poster A project poster designed for the Engineering Expo at OSU. It includes a block diagram of our system, a description of our engineering requirements, and an overview of our whole project and team members.   Download
Project Summary Video A project summary video introducing the Student Driver Simulation, including the project purpose, major hardware and software components, key achievements, challenges, and a demonstration of the working system.   Link
Bill of Materials (BOM) The Bill of Materials containing all major parts involved in project and cost   Link
Developer Guide A developer guide explaining the Student Driver Simulation system architecture, hardware blocks, signal flow, setup process, and possible future improvements for teams continuing the project.   Download
Design Process A description of the project design process with descriptions of major developments from each term.   Download
Executive Summary and Timeline Executive summary describing the purpose, system design, functionality, testing results, and overall accomplishments of the Student Driver Simulation Project including project timeline.   Download
Project Document The project document for the Student Driver Simulation, including the project overview, engineering requirements, system block designs, validation plans, verification results, design impact assessment, and future recommendations.   Download
Feedback