Project Abstract

Abstract
This research project focuses on the design and construction of a microcontroller-based dot matrix advert display. The system aims to create a versatile and cost-effective solution for displaying advertisements in various public settings such as shopping malls, airports, and bus stations. By utilizing a dot matrix display, the system can showcase dynamic content with high visibility. The project involves the use of a microcontroller to control the display panel and manage the content being shown. The microcontroller serves as the brain of the system, receiving input data and translating it into commands that control the individual dots on the display. This allows for the presentation of text, images, and animations on the screen. The dot matrix display consists of a grid of LED pixels that can be turned on or off individually, providing a high level of flexibility in designing the content. The resolution of the display can be adjusted based on the desired clarity and detail of the advertisements. Additionally, the system includes a user interface that allows for easy programming and updating of the content displayed. The construction of the system involves assembling the display panel, connecting it to the microcontroller, and designing a sturdy enclosure to protect the components. Careful attention is paid to the wiring and circuitry to ensure reliable performance and durability. The system is designed to be energy-efficient to minimize operating costs and environmental impact. One of the key features of the system is its ability to be easily scalable. Multiple display panels can be connected to a single microcontroller, allowing for the creation of larger and more elaborate advertisement displays. This scalability makes the system suitable for a wide range of applications, from small retail stores to large public venues. Overall, the microcontroller-based dot matrix advert display offers a practical and customizable solution for businesses looking to enhance their advertising efforts. With its ability to display dynamic content in a visually appealing manner, the system can help attract customers and increase brand visibility. The project demonstrates the potential of microcontroller technology in creating innovative advertising displays that are both efficient and effective.

Project Overview

The purpose of this project is to produce a narrative description of the design and construction of a microcontroller based dot matrix advert display. Firstly computer aided design is the modeling of physical system on Computers allowing both interactive and automatic analysis of design variant and the expression of design in a form suitable for manufacturing. This follows by explaining the microcontroller based dot matrix advert display as a device which is fast gaining wide acceptance and application in the present days due to its ability to provide a very high precision timing. The dot matrix advert display can be describe as an electro-mechanical system for processing information in which the information is represented by physical quantities, which are so constrained to take only discrete values that can be referred to as binary signals. In this design we have implored the use of both hardware and software to bring about the entire project. The hardware components are solely coordinated by the AT89S51 micro controller chip while the C- programming language is used to program the chip.

OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT DESIGN

Depending on ones intention, microcontroller based dot matrix advert display system have many aims and objectives. For instance, this one in particular aims at displaying a moveable coded letters that says ‘UNIVERSITY CAFETERIA” Also microcontroller based dot matrix advert display system can be used to control the traic misunderstanding among motorists especially in junctions. This is achieved by displaying stop, get ready, or move. Some traffic control electronic system displays symbols or color that represents the stated commands above Moreover, microcontroller based dot matrix advert display system is used in electronic scoreboard during football matches to display when a goal is scored, also to display the name of that player who scored the goal. Above all, this system has contributed a lot in boosting advertisemen