Guided tutorial

Ultrasonic Distance Alarm

Create a security alarm that triggers when someone gets too close, using an ultrasonic sensor.

intermediate · 25 Sept 2026

Difficulty

intermediate

Learning complexity

Sections

6

Structured content blocks

Topics

8

Linked learning concepts

Related links

6

Next steps and references

1. What you will build

Create a security alarm that triggers when someone gets too close, using an ultrasonic sensor.

2. Wire Ultrasonic

Connect HC-SR04 trigger to pin 9, echo to pin 10.

3. Add LCD

Wire I2C LCD to show distance in real-time.

4. Add Buzzer

Connect piezo buzzer for audio alarm.

5. Threshold Control

Use potentiometer to set alarm distance.

6. Beep Rate

Make beep frequency increase as object gets closer.

FAQ

Can I try Ultrasonic Distance Alarm in the simulator?

Yes. Use the Open in Lab action to load the guided build in the browser-based simulator.

Next step

Open this tutorial in the lab

Load the guided build in Ayantrik Lab and follow the same components and steps inside the simulator.