IOT Vehicle fuel theft detection system using Arduino

Fuel prices are soaring day by day. Due to this, there is a lot of increase in fuel theft cases. In order to aid people in their vehicle fuel theft detection, we have developed a project called IOT Vehicle fuel theft detection system using Arduino. This project activates a buzzer. Also, it would send data over IOT to a website whenever someone is trying to steal fuel from any vehicle.

₹ 8,400

Project Code: 5126

Description of the project:

The main components of the IOT and Arduino based vehicle fuel theft detection project are a sensor, a microcontroller, and an IOT module. The Internet of Things (IoT) is basically the network of ‘things’ by which physical things can exchange data with the help of sensors, electronics, software, and connectivity. These systems do not require any human interaction. IoT Technology is found in many industries like healthcare, Energy, Transportation, etc.

A detailed description of the IOT Vehicle fuel theft detection system project:

A level sensor detects the level of fuel in the vehicle and this reading is sent to the Arduino. The microcontroller -Arduino has an inbuilt ADC in which the signal would be converted to DC. At the same time, the microcontroller, as programmed, would compare the reading from the sensor to the value set as the threshold. If the value is less than the threshold value, the microcontroller would turn the buzzer ON.

Arduino would also send this data to a website through a Wi-Fi module (ESP8266). ESP8266 is a chip used for connecting microcontrollers to the Wi-Fi network and making TCP/IP connections. A prerequisite for using IOT and Arduino based vehicle fuel theft detection system is that the Wi-Fi module should be connected to a Wi-Fi network or a hotspot.

In order to prevent the buzzer to be turned ON while driving, we have used the ignition lock as the trigger to this project. The project is deactivated when the keys are inserted in the ignition lock. The project would be activated as soon as the keys are removed. We have developed this project with the GSM module in place of the IOT module.

Technical Specifications of the project

The components that are used in the IOT and Arduino based LPG vehicle fuel theft detection system are:

• Level Sensor: It detects the level of fuel in the vehicle.
• Arduino: It activates the project based on key detection on the ignition lock. It converts the signal from the sensor from analog to digital. It turns ON the buzzer when the level goes below the threshold and also sends data over to the IOT.
• LCD: It displays informative messages.
• Buzzer: It gives a signal in case of the theft detection
• GSM Modem: It sends data over a GSM network

Block diagram of the IOT Vehicle fuel theft detection system

Applications, Advantages & Future enhancements for IOT Vehicle fuel theft detection system

• The advantage of using the IOT and Arduino based vehicle fuel theft detection system is that the thieves can be caught and any further thefts from them can be avoided.
• This project can be used in all vehicles, including government vehicles like buses, etc.
• IOT and Arduino based vehicle fuel theft detection systems can be further developed to send location details over the IOT module.

Sofware specifications:

• Arduino IDE software is used to develop the embedded C language code for IOT Vehicle fuel theft detection system.
• EAGLE PCB Layout software is used to design the PCB layout of the project.
• Any IOT platform or IOT website that can display the values of the sensor in Graphical format.