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Project Ideation
Project Ideation
1- What sustainability-related problem or need does your project address? What were you inspired by? What is/are the SDG/s you are tackling in your project? Include images and videos of similar projects
1- What sustainability-related problem or need does your project address? What were you inspired by? What is/are the SDG/s you are tackling in your project? Include images and videos of similar projects
the sustainability related problem my project address is
The weather station project is important for sustainability because it helps people prepare for extreme weather, manage water resources, and understand climate patterns. It does this by providing real-time data on temperature, humidity, air pressure, and rain prediction
inspiration
I'm working on this project with my student as a STEM teacher, but we're using very simple materials as we doing low-fidelity prototypes. I'm looking to upgrade this project and do it digitally so I can teach my student this later on.
the SDG that my project tackeling is
SDG 13: Climate Action 🌍 – This goal helps to monitor and adapt to climate change.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities 🏙 – This goal supports communities in being prepared for weather-related disasters.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation 🚰 – This goal helps predict rainfall so that we can manage our water resources better.
2- Conduct a feasibility/impact assessment using the standard template and attach it below. How do you think this assessment will guide your design?
2- Conduct a feasibility/impact assessment using the standard template and attach it below. How do you think this assessment will guide your design?
Explain your impact assessment on those four pillars: social, economic, environmental, and natural resources. And, explain how this assessment will influence your project concept and goals.
Impact Assessment:
Impact Assessment:
1. Social Impact
Enhances community awareness about local weather conditions.
Aids schools and students in STEM education.
Supports farmers and outdoor workers in planning daily activities.
Helps disaster preparedness teams in monitoring sudden weather changes.
Economic Impact
Economic Impact
Reduces costs for individuals and small businesses needing real-time weather data.
Encourages local manufacturing through DIY kits and educational use.
Saves resources by preventing weather-related damage in agriculture and infrastructure.
Environmental Impact
Environmental Impact
Promotes climate monitoring and data-driven climate action (SDG 13).
Encourages eco-friendly energy sources (solar-powered weather stations).
Minimizes reliance on large-scale industrial weather monitoring.
Natural Resource Impact
Natural Resource Impact
Assists in water conservation by predicting rainfall (SDG 6).
Helps with sustainable agriculture by providing weather trends.
Reduces unnecessary energy consumption with optimized monitoring systems.
3- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
3- Describe the project idea and general features. How would it work?
weather station can monitor different environmental factors, like temperature, humidity, air pressure, rain prediction, wind speed, and wind direction. It uses LEDs to provide visual alerts and show detailed readings on an LED screen. This system can be useful for different purposes, like home weather monitoring, education, or environmental studies
4- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
4- Sketch your project: You may use pen and paper or a simple sketching tool like Microsoft Paint or Photoshop
Project Planning
Project Planning
5- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
5- Describe the Technical Modules that your project consists of
Construction Parts
the enclouser will be made of wood with laser cutting and the wind vaine will be made with 3d printing
Input
(Sensing, Tactile Input, and/or Graphical Input)
Key Sensing Inputs:
Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT22/DHT11):
Function: Measures air temperature and relative humidity.
Air Pressure Sensor (BMP280/BME280):
Function: Measures atmospheric pressure, helping predict weather changes such as rain or storms.
Rain Sensor (FC-37 or RG-11):
Function: Detects whether it's raining and the intensity of the rain.
Anemometer (Wind Speed Sensor):
Function: Measures wind speed (typically in m/s or km/h).
Wind Vane (Wind Direction Sensor):
Function: Determines the wind’s direction.
Action
(Physical and/or Graphic)
The Action modules of the weather station describe how the system responds to the data inputs and interactions. This includes physical actions (hardware responses) and graphic actions (display updates or alerts). These actions are based on the sensor data or user interaction, providing feedback, alerts, or adjustments to the system.
Physical Actions
Physical Actions
physical Actions Based on Sensor Data:
LED Indicators (Red and Green):
Action: The color of the LEDs changes based on the weather conditions.
Green LED (Normal) → When the system detects safe conditions (e.g., temperature and humidity are within normal range, no rain, moderate wind speed).
Red LED (Danger) → When dangerous conditions are detected (e.g., high temperature, heavy rain, strong winds, or low air pressure signaling a storm).
Graphic Actions
Temperature, Humidity, and Pressure Readouts:
Action: LCD screen continuously updates with the latest data readings (e.g., temperature, humidity, air pressure).
Brain
The brain of weather station is the microcontroller , Arduino Uno, is responsible for collecting sensor data, processing the data, and then performing actions based on that data. It coordinates the entire system's operation and ensures everything works smoothly.
Power Management
9v battery
6- How will you use tools like the laser cutter and 3D printer with sustainable materials to make your project eco-friendly? What materials will you use, and why are they sustainable choices?
6- How will you use tools like the laser cutter and 3D printer with sustainable materials to make your project eco-friendly? What materials will you use, and why are they sustainable choices?
Describe how your project will leverage maker tools like laser cutters or 3D printers to reduce waste, and increase maintainability. Also, explain your choice of materials such as fabric, plastic filament, or recycled plastic sheets to support green innovation. Select materials with low environmental impact, and explain their relevance to your project.
Eco-Friendly Design with Maker Tools
Eco-Friendly Design with Maker Tools
Laser Cutter Use:
Material: Recycled acrylic sheets or wood (FSC-certified plywood).
Purpose: The laser cutter will be used to create precise panels for the device's casing, ensuring minimal waste.
Sustainability: Both recycled acrylic and wood are durable and reusable. Wood is biodegradable, while recycled acrylic extends the lifecycle of existing plastic.
3D Printer Use:
Material: Biodegradable PLA (Polylactic Acid) filament or recycled PETG filament.
Purpose: The 3D printer will manufacture custom parts such as the internal supports, hinges, or decorative elements.
Sustainability: PLA is made from renewable resources like corn starch and emits less carbon during production. Recycled PETG contributes to reducing plastic waste.
Sustainable Material Choices
Sustainable Material Choices
PLA Filament:
Derived from renewable resources.
Biodegradable under industrial composting conditions.
Perfect for lightweight, durable parts like hinges and internal frames.
Recycled Acrylic Sheets:
Made from post-consumer recycled plastics.
Clear or opaque options for aesthetic and functional design.
Suitable for the device casing and viewing windows.
Bamboo or Plywood Panels:
Renewable and biodegradable.
Durable enough for the external structure and provides a natural aesthetic.
Recycled PETG:
Offers strength and flexibility, ideal for functional components.
Reduces plastic waste and is compatible with most 3D printers.
Why These Materials Matter
Why These Materials Matter
Environmental Impact: The use of biodegradable and recycled materials helps reduce pollution and reliance on virgin resources.
Alignment with Goals: This approach showcases how technology can drive sustainable innovation, supporting eco-friendly solutions in everyday products.
Relevance to the Project: The smart food detector aims to minimize food waste; using sustainable materials ensures its production aligns with the same goal of environmental responsibility.
7- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
7- Create a cardboard prototype of your project, demonstrating the project face as well as internal movements and mechanisms. Include a demo video and photos of the prototype.
the weather station interface
the sensor and arduion placement from inside
top of weather station place for rain prediction sensor
weather station side the air champers to allow air to pass
8- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
8- Categorize your project’s User Features into: Minimum, Complete, and Nice-to-have features. List the required action and input components per feature.
Minimum Features: are the least amount of features that would demonstrate the coverage of all the technical modules and their complete integration
Complete Features: are the set of features that will complete your original project objective and vision
Nice-to-have Features: are the extra set of features that will make the project cooler, yet they need extra time, effort, and/or resources to finish
Minimum User Features
Action
Display temperature and humidity readings.
Trigger LED color change based on thresholds (e.g., red for danger, green for normal).
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Sensing:DHT22 (Temperature and Humidity Sensor).
Input: sense temperature and humidity.
output: Display data on the screen.
Trigger green or red LED based on thresholds (e.g., temperature > 35°C = red for danger).
Complete User Features
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Action: Air Pressure and Rain Prediction
Display atmospheric pressure.
Predict and display rain likelihood based on pressure drop.
Update LED indicators based on predicted weather conditions (e.g., rain).
Sensing: BMP280 (Pressure and Altitude Sensor).
FC-37 (Rain Sensor).
Input: sense air pressure data.
Senese rain for prediction (e.g., pressure drop indicates rain).
outputUpdate the screen with rain prediction info.
Trigger LEDs and/or buzzer if rain is predicted.
Nice-to-have User Features
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Action:Measure wind speed.
Display wind speed and direction.
Trigger alerts if wind speed exceeds thresholds.
Sensing: dc motor conected to wind cups the dc motor will rotate and generate volt this volt will be measured and celebrated on Arduino so we can predict wind speed through the voltage amaount
Input: turn dc motor on
out put:Measure wind direction and display on the screen.
Update LED indicators based on wind speed (e.g., red for strong winds).
9- How will you incorporate Arduino programming, sensors, and actuators to enhance the sustainability features of your project?
9- How will you incorporate Arduino programming, sensors, and actuators to enhance the sustainability features of your project?
Describe how you’ll use Arduino programming, along with sensors and actuators, to create functions that improve your project’s efficiency, reduce resource use, or monitor environmental impact.
Sensor Integration
Sensor Used: Use low-power sensors like the DHT22 (Temperature and Humidity Sensor) and BMP280 (Pressure Sensor). These sensors are designed to be energy-efficient, which supports long-lasting, low-power operation.
Sensors like the BMP280 provide both temperature and pressure data, reducing the need for multiple sensors and minimizing the number of components used.
Arduino Role:
The Arduino can be programmed to track environmental data (such as temperature, humidity, air pressure, wind speed) over time. By logging this data and analyzing trends, the system can help users monitor local weather conditions, leading to informed decisions about energy use (e.g., adjusting HVAC settings, opening windows, etc.).
Energy Efficiency
Low Power Mode: The Arduino will be programmed to enter a low-power state when the device is idle, conserving energy.
Sensor Optimization: The sensor will operate on timed intervals rather than continuously, further reducing energy use.
10- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
10- What are the required electronic components and materials for the project?
Component/Material
Amount
Link
Arduino Board
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/arduino-sh-uno-work-area-arduino-shield-working-area-for-uno-project-board-8315
bread board
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/bb01-bread-board-bb-01-breadboard-830-tie-point-6143
ON/OFF switch
1
https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QMhzcHsAL._AC_SY450_.jpg
9 volt adaptor
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/rpi4-adaptor-onoff-wall-power-adapter-usb-type-c-output-5vdc-3a-with-on-off-switch-7840
buzzer
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/buzzer12v-big-black-buzzer-big-size-3-24v-piezo-electronic-alarm-6122
LCD screen
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/arduino-sh-lcd1602-keypad-arduino-shield-lcd-2x16-keypad-shield-6731
DHT22 (Temperature and Humidity Sensor)
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/sen-dht22-dht-22-am2302-precision-temperature-humidity-sensor-7092
BMP280 (Pressure Sensor)
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/kit-bmp180-pressure-bmp180-barometric-pressure-and-altitude-sensor-7083
rain drop sensor module
1
https://www.ram-e-shop.com/shop/kit-m44-rain-sensor-raindrop-sensor-module-water-sensor-sku-m44-7309
green and red LED
4 green 4 red
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11- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
11- What are the project tasks and its time-frame?
Task
Sub-Tasks
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wiring and troubleshootiing
wiring on Tinkercad
wiring a physical circuit
testing the circuits
20 feb
23 feb
coding and debugging
coding and debugging
24 feb
26 feb
Designing
designing 2D parts
designing 3D parts if there is time fore nice to have
27 feb
29 feb
Fabrication
cutting 2D parts on laser machine
printting 3D parts on 3D printer
assembly all parts together
test all features
29 feb
1 mar
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