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Sponsor: Varidx
Mentor(s):
Abhi Muthiyan abhivm@gmail.com abhi@varidx.io
Project Background and Need:
IoT sensors installed in remote locations have issues with power and data connectivity. We want to install soil moisture sensors that can operate independently with minimal maintenance required
Problem Description/requirements (List of high-level functionality you expect to see in the end product):
Soil moisture sensors will be installed in athletic fields to determine closures during rain events. The sensors will communicate with a central cloud server (Azure IoT hub or equivalent). Sensors will send data every 5 minutes.
- Soil moisture sensor (installed 2"-3" below the surface).
- Solar panel powered sensor with 24-hour battery backup
- Sensors will use 3G/4G to communicate with the cloud servers
- Controller and battery to be installed in a waterproof enclosure
- Total cost of the device is not to exceed $250
The same platform can be extended with other sensors, such as air quality monitoring, people counting, etc.
Required Skills / Desired Competencies (in order of importance):
Embedded hardware
Wireless communications programing
Python programming
PCB design and layout
IoT devises interface and programming
Power electronics and power systems (solar-powered devices)
Analog circuit design
Networking
How often and how would you be available to meet/chat with the team (Zoom, Hangout, Skype, Phone)?
Once a week. In-person or Zoom as required
Will the students be required to sign any of the following before they start with the project? NDA / CDA / IP assignment / IP protection form
IP Assignment Agreements
Team Information:
Nathan Carels: Team Leader (nlcarels@ncsu.edu)
Amanuel Mekuria: Sponsor Contact and Meeting Scheduler (amekuri@ncsu.edu)
Connor Kinnear: Purchasing Contact (cakinnea@ncsu.edu)
Jeryn Lambries: Website and Google Folder Manager (jjlambri@ncsu.edu)
Lori Glenn: Meeting Minutes Taker and Agenda Manager (lpglenn2@ncsu.edu)
Sponsor Meeting Time:
Friday at 1 pm
Internal Meeting Time:
Tuesday and Thursday during class time
Project Google Folder (open access)
Preliminary Design Review Presentation
Design Day Results!
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