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# Smart Fishing Boat

:::info

**Author**: Bianca Mircea \
**GitHub Project Link**: https://github.com/UPB-PMRust-Students/acs-project-2026-biancaamircea
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## Description

This project is a Bluetooth-controlled smart fishing boat built using an STM32 microcontroller programmed in Rust.
The boat can be controlled using a Bluetooth HC-05 module. It uses two independent DC motors for movement and a servo motor to open a bait container and release the fishing bait.

## Motivation

I chose this project because I wanted to combine embedded systems with real-world robotics.
A fishing assistant boat is a practical and fun application of microcontrollers, motor control, and mechanical actuation.

## Architecture

![Architecture Diagram](./diagrama.svg)

The system is composed of the following main components:

- STM32 microcontroller (main control unit)
- Motor driver module (controls 2 DC motors)
- Two DC motors (propulsion system)
- Servo (catapult mechanism)
- Power supply (battery system)

### How they connect:

- STM32 sends PWM signals to motor driver → controls movement
- STM32 controls servo signal → triggers catapult
- Battery powers all components through power distribution circuit

## Log

<!-- write your progress here every week -->

### Week 5 - 11 May
- Defined project idea
- Chosen STM32 + Rust as platform

### Week 12 - 18 May
- Designed basic architecture
- Selected motor + servo components

### Week 19 - 25 May
- Started firmware implementation in Rust
- Testing motor control logic

## Hardware

The project uses embedded hardware components for movement and bait delivery.

### Schematics

![Hardware Schematic](./proiect-schematic.svg)

### Bill of Materials

| Device | Usage | Price |
|--------|------|------|
| STM32 Microcontroller | Main controller | 0 RON |
| 2x DC Motors | Boat propulsion | ~40 RON |
| Motor Driver (L298N) | Controls motors | ~20 RON |
| Servo Motor | Catapult mechanism | ~15 RON |
| Battery Pack | Power supply | ~60 RON |
| Waterproof chassis | Boat structure | ~100 RON |

## Software

| Library | Description | Usage |
|--------|-------------|------|
| embedded-hal | Rust hardware abstraction layer | GPIO and PWM control |
| stm32f4xx-hal | STM32 HAL for Rust | Microcontroller control |
| cortex-m-rt | Runtime for embedded Rust | Boot and execution |

## Links

1. https://docs.rust-embedded.org/book/
2. https://www.st.com/en/microcontrollers-microprocessors/stm32-32-bit-arm-cortex-mcus.html
3. https://github.com/rust-embedded/embedded-hal
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