The Generator Fuel Monitor is an Internet of Things (IoT) project that combines Remote switching and Usage dashboard, built with Relay module. The project follows a clean, modular pipeline where sensor data acquisition, connectivity, and presentation stay separated, making it easy to test, extend, and present. It showcases practical IoT techniques while producing a working, demo-ready system.
Manual monitoring and control for this task is slow, inconvenient, and cannot be done from anywhere. Without an IoT approach built on Usage dashboard and Relay module, users cannot connect real-world devices to the internet and manage them efficiently in real time.
This project applies IoT techniques through Remote switching, orchestrated with Relay module and Usage dashboard. The system is designed for connectivity and reliability, with sensing, networking, and clear evaluation. It produces consistent, reusable results and can be adapted to related connected applications with minimal changes.
Relay module
Current sensor (CT)
ESP32 / Arduino / Raspberry Pi
MQTT / HTTP
Cloud dashboard
Sensors and actuators
ESP32 / Arduino
Voltage sensor
Modular IoT pipeline around Remote switching and Usage dashboard
Configurable sensor and control settings
Real-time data collection and monitoring
Clear alerts, logging, and error handling
Reusable components for related connected systems
Remote access and control
The project is layered: the sensing layer acquires data through Remote switching; the connectivity layer publishes and processes it with Relay module and Usage dashboard; and the output layer monitors and controls via Load control. Shared connectivity, alerting, and dashboard modules support all layers, keeping the system robust and easy to extend.
Set up the hardware, sensors, and development environment.
Build the sensor data acquisition layer with Remote switching.
Implement connectivity and processing using Relay module and Usage dashboard.
Add the dashboard and control layer via Load control.
Wire up end-to-end flows and add error handling and retries.
Test with real data, tune settings, and refine the system.
Package the project, document it, and prepare the demo and viva report.
Build production-style IoT applications
Apply Load management and Remote utility control
Connect and control IoT hardware
Publish and consume sensor data
Present and defend a complete IoT project in viva
Add edge analytics for faster decisions
Add more sensors and cloud services
Add mobile app control
Deploy on scalable cloud infrastructure
The Generator Fuel Monitor delivers a complete Internet of Things workflow — from sensor data acquisition and connectivity to monitoring and control. It is practical, modern, and easy to explain, making it an excellent final year project that demonstrates in-demand IoT skills.
