PROJECT SYNOPSIS

Topic: Laser Security System

INTRODUCTION :
In this project, we will be making a laser security system using Arduino. A laser will be
interfaced with Arduino that may ensure laser secured security system which is a better
medium of security as compared to other security measures.
Laser based Security System is a type of security and alarm system that uses laser light and a
light sensor. A Laser security system can acts as a standalone system, which makes some
sound or noise when it detects any irregular activity, this sound is made by the help of a
buzzer that makes a specific noise when any irregular activity or movement is observed.

COMPONENTS USED :
 Arduino board
 Bread Boards
 Connecting wires
 Buzzer
 5 Volt laser
 Push Button
 220V resistor (x4)
 10K resistor (x2)
 Light dependent resistor
 LEDs

STEPS TO BE FOLLOWED :
1. Connect the light dependent resistor on the bread board using connecting wires or
probes.
2. Connect the buzzer to Arduino and the bread board using Arduino.
3. Connect the LEDs on the bread board and connect them with 220V resistors and
with the Arduino.
4. Connect the push button to the bread board.
5. On another bread board, connect the 5 Volt laser and place it vertically so that the
laser does not cuts by any surface.
6. Now connect the Arduino with your computer and perform the required coding.
7. Run the program.
8. Use the press buzzer to start or stop the security system. Note that if the light is red,
the system is turned on and if the light is green, the system is turned off.
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APPLICATIONS :

 Laser Security System can be used in safety lockers in our homes, where even if the
locker’s code is hacked, it acts as an additional layer of security.
 Apart from security systems, this laser based setup can also be used to check if pets or
babies crossed a certain boundary.

ADVANTAGES :
The circuit, construction and setup for the Laser Security System is very simple.
If used with a battery, the laser security system can work even when there is a power
outage.
DISADVANTAGES :

The laser security system works only if the laser is obstructed. If the intruder passes without
obstructing the laser, it is considered as a failure.

In order to secure a larger area, we need more lasers and corresponding sensors.

WORKING :
The project basically works on the principle of interruption. If by any means the LASER light
is interrupted the alarm will start ringing. The laser is a concentrated light source that puts
out a straight beam of light of a single colour. The LDR is sensitive to light and puts out a
voltage when the laser light hits it. When the laser beam is interrupted and can’t reach LDR,
its voltage output changes, and eventually the alarm will ring.