Special Blue

Special Blue is a smart parking enforcement system designed to detect and report illegally parked vehicles, especially in disability-reserved spots. It uses an ESP8266 NodeMCU microcontroller connected to a HuskyLens AI camera to identify whether a parked car displays a disability tag. When a violation is detected, the system sends a WhatsApp message through the CallMeBot API. We coded the microcontroller to host a web interface where users can input their phone number and API key, enabling real-time alerts. The camera is wired to the NodeMCU via the serial pins, ground, and 3.3V, and the entire system is powered by a 6V battery pack for standalone operation. To test the system, we built a wooden model of a parking lot and evaluated how it responds to different parking scenarios. Additionally, we designed a custom CAD mount in Fusion 360 to attach the camera and microcontroller to a GoPro-compatible base, allowing flexible positioning and easy deployment.

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