Milestone 3

3.1 Implementation

Fig. 3.1. The Veea hub communicates with a MOKOSmart meter plug to measure power consumption of a laptop.

Fig. 3.2. Photo of MOKOSmart meter plug.

Fig. 3.3. Raw current and voltage readings from MOKOSmart meter.

Fig. 3.4. Raw instant power readings from MOKOSmart meter.

Fig. 3.5. Raw energy readings from MOKOSmart meter.

Fig. 3.6. A CT clamp is affixed around a laptop power cable to monitor power consumption.

Fig. 3.7. Power data is collected via CT clamps from both a laptop and the Veea hub.

3.2 Test

The team meticulously tested various options for hardware and software alike, choosing to maximize user-friendliness and efficiency. CT clamps and their alternatives such as Netvox R718N37, LW005-MP, Kasa Smart Plug Mini, WiFi LoRa 32(V3), and OPCT16AL 3000-1 specifically were being compared to find the intersection of the aforementioned properties. By attempting multiple variations of CT clamps that would gather and transmit energy data, we were able to conclude that the best hardware for SPUMP was the LW005-MP. Due to its ease of setup and simple one-button function, the LW005-MP smart outlet became the team's sensor of choice. The team was successful in their collection of power utilization data with the various sensors.

Fig. 3.8. Various clamps and sensors tested in research for our system.

Fig. 3.9. The Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug is tested for monitoring power consumption.

TELEGRAF

Fig. 3.10. Telegraf screenshot.

INFLUXDB

Fig 3.11. Influx DB screenshot.

Grafana

Fig. 3.12. Grafana screenshot.

3.3 Teamwork

Our team has contributed effectively in a team-based project with adequate distribution of tasks to team members and coordination of the collective outcome. Every team member is always as fully engaged in the project as possible. We are coordinated in our teamwork through regular discussions and written team assessments.