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An inexpensive communications network that brings internet connectivity to remote locations. Nodes are powered by a home-built wind turbine and a solar panel which enables Wi-Fi and VOIP connectivity.
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Daniel Lampie
David Brenner
LocationActual Project
How it Works
Electronics
• Wi-Fi Router
• Charge Controller
• Power Meter
• Batteries
• VOIP
Charge Controller
Prevents the batteries from over charging
Once the voltage across the batteries hits a
set level (13.7v), power is sent to a set of
power resistors until the voltage drops
Power Meter Monitors current flow to batteries and sends
data to a remote server
Power Meter
Web Site makes it easy to view power data
Website Server Code
Wireless
¼ Mile Link
• Utilizes Wi-Fi Based Equipment
• Inexpensive
• High Performance
• Uses two Linksys WRT54G Wi-Fi Routers
• Uses DDWRT Firmware for more flexibility
• One in AP Mode with 8dBi Panel Antenna
• One in Repeater Mode with 19dBi Parabolic Antenna
VOIP
Enables Free Voice Calling Allows the communication node to become a wireless phone booth
Utilizes Google Voice for free incoming calls
VOIP ServerVOIP to Analog
Phone Adapter
Innovative Applications
Third World Rural Locations
Extend Internet connectivity from
urban areas to rural areas
Connect villages together
Innovative Applications
National Parks Provides up-to-date weather and trail information
Many parks do not provide reliable cell phone coverage
Hiking fatalities can be prevented by alerting hikers of potential trail and weather danger
Innovative Applications
Disaster Recovery Quickly deployable and inexpensive communications
network
Self sustainable –> no need for diesel generators or any other infrastructure that could have been destroyed
Team Work
Key to Project’s Success
Dan is very knowledgeable of wireless
communications and networking
Dave is knowledgeable of embedded and high-
level programming for the microcontroller and
server
Worked together extensively to solve the
mechanical and electrical aspects of the project
Q & A