Hardware Implementation of Wireless Sensor Network Using Arduino and Zigbee Protocol

Abstract

In this paper, it has been designed and implemented a Wireless Sensor Network (WSN) based on Arduino and IEEE 802.15.4/Zigbee standards. This network consists of four end nodes, each one is connected to individual type of sensor (lighting, temperature, motion, and distance) to form a safety network for building, offices, factories, homes…etc. Also there is a fifth node in this network to collect the information from each node and send it to the base station which is a computer to be processed the data and take the appropriate decision according to the program established by the user. Results confirmed that the network performs its functions with high efficiency and give accurate readings of the surrounding circumstances. Stable reading of temperature and lighting has been achieved in implemented network. Also, the motion and distance sensors are given good results which depend on the presence of objects close to them or people moving near. In addition, the network characterized by high flexibility and ease of programing that can be used to give various applications such as warning of fire by set a threshold level of temperature to enable an alarm when exceeding such level. It can also be used to prevent thefts by detecting movement of the human body with distance sensor. In addition, other uses can be implemented such as controlling the heating and lighting devices in homes and other buildings.