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The document outlines a simulation exercise for students to create a traffic light system using a virtual Arduino board on platforms like Tinkercad or Wokwi. It includes step-by-step instructions for setting up the simulation environment, designing the system with LEDs, programming the Arduino, and running the simulation. The exercise aims to teach students about real-time operations and sequential control in embedded systems, making it suitable for beginners.

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The document outlines a simulation exercise for students to create a traffic light system using a virtual Arduino board on platforms like Tinkercad or Wokwi. It includes step-by-step instructions for setting up the simulation environment, designing the system with LEDs, programming the Arduino, and running the simulation. The exercise aims to teach students about real-time operations and sequential control in embedded systems, making it suitable for beginners.

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Simulating a Traffic Light System

Objective:
Students will simulate an embedded system for a traffic light using a laptop and a virtual Arduino
board. This will help them understand how embedded systems handle real-time operations and
sequential control.

Requirements:
 Laptop with internet access
 Free account on Tinkercad or Wokwi
 Arduino programming basics

Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Setup the Simulation Environment (10 minutes):
 Go to Tinkercad or Wokwi.
 Log in and create a new Arduino project.

2. Design the Traffic Light System (10 minutes):


 Drag and drop the following components into the simulator:
o Arduino Uno
o 3 LEDs (red, yellow, and green)
o 3 resistors (220 ohms each)
 Connect the components as follows:
o Connect the red LED to pin 13 via a resistor and GND.
o Connect the yellow LED to pin 12 via a resistor and GND.
o Connect the green LED to pin 11 via a resistor and GND.

3. Program the Arduino (15 minutes):


 Open the code editor in the simulator and paste the following code:
cpp
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int redLed = 13; // Red LED connected to pin 13
int yellowLed = 12; // Yellow LED connected to pin 12
int greenLed = 11; // Green LED connected to pin 11

void setup() {
pinMode(redLed, OUTPUT); // Set red LED pin as output
pinMode(yellowLed, OUTPUT); // Set yellow LED pin as output
pinMode(greenLed, OUTPUT); // Set green LED pin as output
}

void loop() {
// Green light for 5 seconds
digitalWrite(greenLed, HIGH);
delay(5000); // 5 seconds
digitalWrite(greenLed, LOW);

// Yellow light for 2 seconds


digitalWrite(yellowLed, HIGH);
delay(2000); // 2 seconds
digitalWrite(yellowLed, LOW);

// Red light for 5 seconds


digitalWrite(redLed, HIGH);
delay(5000); // 5 seconds
digitalWrite(redLed, LOW);
}
 Save and upload the code to the virtual Arduino.
4. Run and Observe the Simulation (15 minutes):
 Start the simulation in the simulator platform.
 Watch the LEDs light up in sequence: green (5 seconds), yellow (2 seconds), and red (5
seconds).
 Modify the delay values in the code to change the light durations if desired.

5. Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes):


 Discuss how this simple traffic light simulation demonstrates the following:
o Real-time operation: LEDs turn on/off at precise intervals.
o Sequential control: Events happen in a predefined order.
o Application-Specific Design: Mimics a real-world traffic light system.
 Brainstorm enhancements, such as:
o Adding a pedestrian crossing signal.
o Using buttons to simulate manual overrides.
o Implementing timers on an LCD display.

Expected Outcome:
Students will understand the basics of embedded system design by simulating a traffic light
system. This exercise emphasizes real-time control and sequential logic, foundational concepts
for embedded systems.
This exercise is suitable for beginners and requires only a laptop for execution.

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