Mission Description
- Context: Go a step further with fire safety by not just sounding an alarm, but also sending a digital alert. Build an IoT Fire Alert System that could text or notify authorities when it detects a fire in a remote location (e.g., an empty classroom or a server room).
- Task: Use a smoke/gas sensor to detect fire indicators (smoke or gas), and a temperature sensor as a secondary check (fires cause heat). Connect a Wi-Fi or GSM module to your Arduino (for internet or SMS capability). Program it so that if both sensors indicate a possible fire (smoke level high and rapid temp rise), it triggers a local buzzer AND sends a message through the network. For instance, use a service like ThingSpeak or IFTTT to trigger an email/SMS saying “Fire alert in Room 101!” Alternatively, if internet isn’t available, simulate this by printing to serial “Sending alert…”.
- Expected Output: A connected fire alarm. In demonstration, inducing some smoke near the sensor (like from a blown-out match, done safely) and slightly warming the temp sensor triggers the buzzer immediately. Shortly after, you would see (on a serial monitor or a connected phone) a notification arrive about the fire emergency. This shows how modern safety systems not only detect issues but also communicate them to people far away, combining hardware skills with networking (IoT) knowledge – crucial for smart city infrastructures
Student Goal
Use a smoke/gas sensor to detect fire indicators (smoke or gas), and a temperature sensor as a
secondary check (fires cause heat). Connect a Wi-Fi or GSM module to your Arduino (for internet or SMS
capability). Program it so that if both sensors indicate a possible fire (smoke level high and rapid temp rise), it
triggers a local buzzer AND sends a message through the network. For instance, use a service like ThingSpeak or
IFTTT to trigger an email/SMS saying “Fire alert in Room 101!” Alternatively, if internet isn’t
available, simulate this by printing to serial “Sending alert…”.
Mission Information
Status
Open
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Category
School
Grade
G11 — Specialized Tech Missions
Rewards
Recognition, Internships, Prizes
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