Eino Hummel

ESP32 motion detection project

For this project, I developed a wireless motion detection system using two ESP32 microcontrollers, a PIR motion sensor, and Bluetooth communication. The goal was to wirelessly transmit a motion detection signal to a second ESP32, which then displays a notification through an LED, a buzzer, and a TFT display.

When the motion sensor detects movement, the first ESP32 immediately sends a Bluetooth signal to the second ESP32. This ESP32 then activates:

  • A LED that lights up
  • A buzzer that emits a sound signal
  • A message on the TFT display, for example: “Motion detected!”
ESP32 motion detection project

This project was a great exercise in combining hardware and wireless communication. I worked with the Bluetooth functionality of the ESP32, reading sensor data, and controlling different components like a buzzer, LED, and display.

Main functionalities:

  • Wirelessly sending motion detection signals via Bluetooth
  • Activating an LED and buzzer when motion is detected
  • Displaying a message on a TFT screen
  • Optionally counting the number of motion detections

This project taught me a lot about Bluetooth communication between microcontrollers and integrating various hardware components into a single working system.