Welcome to the Arrival Alert Buddy subpage, where we introduce you to a innovative design to make your school pick-up experience hassle-free. But we won't stop at introducing it; we'll also guide you on how to create your very own Arrival Alert Buddy to enhance your school pick-up experience.

The Problem

As a fellow school student, I understand the challenges of waiting in the sun or snow, unsure when your parent will pick you up from school or being stuck inside while your parent waits for you. It's a common situation we all face. 

Long lines at school pick-up can be frustrating for both students and parents. Not every student can afford a phone or wants the distraction that it brings. Additionally, waiting outside or inside the school and the guessing game of when your ride will arrive can be stressful.

The Solution: Arrival Alert Buddy

Introducing the Arrival Alert Buddy – an affordable and efficient solution to transform your school pick-up experience. With a simple click on your parent's phone, the Arrival Alert Buddy's light activates, instantly letting you know they've arrived. Say goodbye to the uncertainty of waiting in long lines and hello to more time spent doing what you love.

The Mechanics

Behind the scenes, the Arrival Alert Buddy employs IoT technology. It uses a battery, several jumper cables, a microcontroller (esp32), and an LED in its physical design. The magic happens through the Blynk platform, connecting your parent's phone to the LED. When your parent pushes the button, the Arrival Alert Buddy turns on, provided both the buddy and your parent are within the school area.

Benefits

Affordability: A cost-effective solution for all families. You can make it with less than $20 (One time cost).

Simplicity: Easy for both students and parents to use.

Efficiency: No more waiting in the sun or playing the waiting game.

Create Your Own Arrival Alert Buddy

Ready to take control of your school pick-up experience? We're excited to provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to build your own Arrival Alert Buddy, empowering you to say goodbye to long lines and waiting games. While we won't manufacture the buddy, we'll guide you through the process step by step, so you can build one yourself.

Hardware

• Microcontroller with WiFi capability (Any of these: ESP-32 Mini, ESP-32, ESP-8266)

• Rechargeable Power Bank

• Micro USB to USB Cable (Able to transfer data)

• LED, Resistor, and Jumper Cables

• Case

Below is a picture of the hardware

Software

• Arduino IDE

  • Code: rishisim/Arrival-Alert-Buddy-Code (github.com) 

• Blynk Website and Blynk Mobile App (Create using same credentials)

  • https://blynk.io/

If you want to make one yourself and need assistance, you can connect with me on discord: @rishisim