Description
This Footstep Power Generation project demonstrates how mechanical energy from human footsteps can be converted into electrical energy using a piezoelectric sensor. The generated voltage is measured and monitored using a NodeMCU D1 (ESP8266) microcontroller, making the system suitable for renewable energy and IoT-based learning applications.
When pressure is applied to the piezoelectric sensor by stepping on it, a small electrical voltage is generated due to the piezoelectric effect. This voltage is detected by a voltage sensor module and read by the NodeMCU through its analog input. The measured voltage is displayed on a 16×2 LCD display for local monitoring.
In addition to the LCD display, the NodeMCU sends the voltage data over Wi-Fi to a web-based dashboard where the live voltage value and historical data can be viewed from a smartphone or computer. The system continues to display voltage on the LCD even when Wi-Fi is not available, ensuring reliable operation.
This project is ideal for students, engineering demonstrations, science fairs, and IoT learning. It helps users understand concepts such as energy harvesting, sensor interfacing, microcontroller programming, and wireless monitoring.
The Footstep Power Generation system provides a practical example of renewable energy utilization and smart monitoring technology, making it a valuable educational project for electronics and engineering students.
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