CSE498R Directed Research | Cloud-based Biometric Sensor

Tasks

Task list

To verify that the heart rate monitor is working as expected, open the serial monitor  at 9600 baud

interfacing with arduino and AD8232

/src/sketch.ino

#include <Wire.h>
#include <AD8232.h>

// Define the AD8232 module
AD8232 heartRate;

void setup()
{
  Serial.begin(9600);   // Initialize serial communication
  heartRate.begin();    // Initialize the AD8232 module
}

void loop()
{
  float heart_rate = heartRate.getHeartRate();  // Read the heart rate value
  Serial.println("Heart rate: " + String(heart_rate) + " bpm");  // Print the heart rate value
  delay(1000);  // Wait for 1 second
}

. You should see values printed on the screen. Below is an example output with the sensors connected to the forearms and right leg. Your serial work should spike between +300/-200 around the center value of about ~500.

List of hardware required

• Arduino Rev3 atmega328 + Wi-Fi → as MCU
• AD8232 Heart Sensing Monitor
• Breadboard
• Breadboard connector
• Electrode Sensor Surface pad → Disposable
• Pulse Sensor Module.
• EEG Muscle Sensor.

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Software

• Arduino IDE
• Arduino Cloud - native
• Fritzing
• Excali Draw

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Serial Plotter

Initial Prototype

First Test Case Requires Finetuning

Arduino Rev3 atmega328 + AD8232 Connection.

Wiring

• Cable Color Signal Black RA (Right Arm ) | Blue LA (Left Arm) | Red RL (Right Leg)

Enhancement+

Arduino layout with 7 Segment Led

Research design and problem addressing

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