Project 001: Street Traffic Light

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Introduction

Dive into the world of embedded projects with a classic: the traffic light system. This project guides you in designing a three-colored traffic light system using a microcontroller paired with a basic circuit setup.

Sequence of Operation

1. Green Light: 10 seconds
2. Solid Yellow Light: 3 seconds
3. Blinking Yellow Light: 2 seconds (Blinks every 500ms)
4. Red Light: Holds for 15 seconds

Did You Know? Traffic lights, dating back to their first installation in London in 1868, represent one of the foundational robotic systems impacting society. The three-colored pattern we recognize today was first seen in 1920.

Circuit

Utilize the following diagrams to set up the LEDs with the microcontroller.

    
Figure 1: Schematic Diagram for Traffic Light

Figure 2: Connect the LEDs on the Breadboard

TCrossroad Traffic Light System

For a complete simulation, construct two traffic lights:

• North-South Direction
• East-West Direction

Each light will follow the sequence:

• Green for 10 seconds
• Solid Yellow for 3 seconds
• Blinking Yellow for 2 seconds (500ms interval)
• Both directions turn red for a brief 1-second pause, after which the cycle switches to the other direction.

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