This project aims to create an efficient, automated heated car cover that offers a convenient alternative to manually shoveling snow. Designed to save time and effort, the heated cover is equipped with advanced features to ensure optimal performance and user comfort.

Key Components and Functionality:

1. Heating Elements: Integrated within the cover, these elements are designed to effectively melt snow and ice that accumulate on the vehicle. They are distributed strategically to ensure even heating across the entire surface of the car.
2. Sensors: The cover includes sensors that detect the depth of snow. These sensors are crucial for adjusting the heating intensity, ensuring that only the necessary amount of heat is applied to melt the snow, thereby conserving energy.
3. Microcontroller (Raspberry Pi): Positioned beneath the first layer of the cover, the Raspberry Pi serves as the central control unit. It manages the operation of the heating elements and sensors, receiving data from the sensors and regulating the heating elements through long-range wires.
4. User Interface: Activation and control of the cover are facilitated through a user-friendly button interface. When the button is turned on, the sensors become active and start monitoring the snow depth, adjusting the heating intensity accordingly.

Benefits:

• Reduced Manual Effort: By automating the snow removal process, the heated car cover significantly reduces the need for manual shoveling, making it less physically demanding for users.
• Time Efficiency: The automated system ensures that snow is removed quickly and efficiently, saving users considerable time, especially during heavy snowfall.
• User Comfort: With a simple button interface and automated operation, users can enjoy a hassle-free experience, avoiding the discomfort of dealing with snow and ice in harsh winter conditions.
• Energy Conservation: The intelligent sensor system ensures that heating elements are only activated when necessary, optimizing energy use and reducing waste.

The project is divided into various sections:

• Brief Overview
• Main Page
• Microcontroller (Raspberry pi) with other materials & tools
• Cover Design & Program logic
• Sensor building process
• Relay & other connections on the PCB
• Powering up raspberry pi without household socket & autorun programs

Brief overview of the project

Microcontroller (Raspberry pi)