Team Rocket

Introduction and Motivation

Team Rocket consists of three computer engineers, Andrew, Jennifer,and Emily. We are mentored by Kim and are working towards creating a weatherbox.

Due to the high usage of electricity on campus there is a need to find alternative sources of energy. A possible solution to this problem would be the addition of solar panels around campus. This project will create a weatherbox that will measure and analyze various types of data from around campus, so that we can determine ideal placements for these panels.

Goals

Want to learn about:
- PCB design and implementation
- Firmware
- Communication/Presentation skills
- Programming Languages
- Arduino/Raspberry Pi

Block Diagram

Software

Hardware

Parts

Power System
Solar Charger	Data Sheet	MCP73871
On/Off Switch	Data Sheet	AAT4280
Solar Panel	-	Large 6V 3.4W Solar Panel
Battery	Data Sheet	ICR18650 6600mAh 3.7V 1S3P
Voltage Regulator	Data Sheet	MIC5219
Voltage Booster	Data Sheet	NCP1402

Sensors
Temperature Sensor	Data Sheet	DS18B20
Temperature/Pressure Sensor	Data Sheet	MPL115A
Humidity Sensor	Data Sheet	HIH6131-021-001
Irradiance Sensor	Data Sheet	Apogee SP215