diff --git a/versioned_docs/version-acs_cc/project/projects-2026/smartcash/index.md b/versioned_docs/version-acs_cc/project/projects-2026/smartcash/index.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..52a7fa431c5 --- /dev/null +++ b/versioned_docs/version-acs_cc/project/projects-2026/smartcash/index.md @@ -0,0 +1,149 @@ +# SmartCash – Intelligent Cash Register System + +A smart cash register with product scanning, real-time alerts, and business monitoring features. + +--- + +## info + +- **Author:** David Adrian-Mario +- **Group:** 331 CC +- **GitHub Project Link:** + +--- + +## Description + +SmartCash is an intelligent cash register system designed to modernize small retail operations by integrating product scanning, real-time alerts, and smart monitoring features. + +The system runs on a microcontroller platform and connects to a barcode scanner, display interface, and alert modules. It allows fast product identification, automatic price calculation, and detection of unusual events such as suspicious transactions, missing products, or system errors. +The device features a display interface that provides clear and real-time information to the user, including product name, price, and total cost. Additionally, the system includes a buzzer and LED-based alert mechanism that notifies the operator in case of errors, invalid scans, or unusual activities. + +To enhance functionality, SmartCash can optionally communicate with a computer, allowing storage of transaction logs and management of product databases. This makes the system scalable and adaptable for more advanced retail applications. + +Overall, SmartCash improves efficiency, reduces human error, and provides a more reliable and user-friendly solution for handling transactions in small retail environments. + +--- + +## Motivation + +I chose this project because I am familiar with how markets and small shops operate, and I noticed that many systems are outdated and rely heavily on manual work. This leads to mistakes, slow service, and lack of control. + +The goal is to build a smarter cash register that improves efficiency, reduces errors, and provides real-time alerts. +Additionally, this project allowed me to explore the practical side of embedded systems development by integrating both hardware and software components into a single functional system. Working with peripherals such as barcode scanners, displays, and communication interfaces helped me better understand how real-world devices operate. + +Another important motivation was the possibility to design a system that can be extended in the future. SmartCash can evolve into a more complex solution by adding features such as inventory management, cloud connectivity, or mobile integration. + +Overall, this project combines a real-world problem with a technical challenge, making it both useful and educational. + +--- + +## Architecture + +The system is composed of the following main components: + +- **Main Controller** – handles product processing, scanning logic, and alerts +- **Scanning Module** – reads barcode data and sends it to the controller +- **Display Module** – shows product information and total price +- **Alert Module** – buzzer and LEDs for notifications + +All components communicate through the microcontroller, which acts as the central processing unit. + +--- + +## Log + +### Week 5 – 11 May +Defined the project idea and overall architecture. + +### Week 12 – 18 May +Started hardware setup and tested barcode scanner and display. + +### Week 19 – 25 May +Implemented scanning logic and alert system. + +--- + +## Hardware + +The project uses: +- Microcontroller (STM32 / Arduino / Raspberry Pi Pico) +- Barcode scanner +- LCD / TFT display +- Buzzer +- LEDs +- Buttons +- Breadboard and wires + +--- + +## Schematics + +--------------------+ + | Barcode Scanner | + | (USB / UART) | + +---------+----------+ + | + v + +--------------------+ + | | + | Microcontroller | + | (STM32 / Pico) | + | | + +----+----+----+-----+ + | | | + | | | + v v v + + +-----------+ +-----------+ +-----------+ + | Display | | Buzzer | | LEDs | + | (LCD/TFT) | | (PWM) | | (GPIO) | + +-----------+ +-----------+ +-----------+ + + ^ + | + +-------+-------+ + | Buttons | + | (GPIO) | + +---------------+ + + ^ + | + +---------------+ + | PC | + | (Logs / DB) | + +---------------+ + +--- + +## Bill of Materials + +| Device | Usage | Price | +|------|------|------| +| Microcontroller (STM32 / Pico / Arduino) | Main processing unit | ~50 RON | +| Barcode Scanner | Product scanning | ~70 RON | +| LCD / TFT Display | User interface | ~80 RON | +| Passive Buzzer | Audio alerts | ~10 RON | +| LEDs | Visual alerts | ~10 RON | +| Buttons | User interaction | ~5 RON | +| Jumper Wires (M-F, F-F) | Connections between components | ~20 RON | +| Breadboard | Prototyping connections | ~10 RON | +| USB Cable | Power and communication with PC | ~15 RON | + +--- + +## Software + +| Library | Description | Usage | +|--------|------------|------| +| embedded-hal | Hardware abstraction layer | Communication with peripherals | +| display driver (ILI9341 / ST7789) | Display control | UI rendering | +| serial / UART library | Serial communication | Barcode scanner input | +| GPIO library | Digital input/output control | Buttons and LEDs | +| PWM library | Pulse-width modulation | Buzzer control | +| SPI library | Serial Peripheral Interface | Communication with display | +| I2C library | Sensor communication | Future extensions (sensors) | + +--- + +## Links +