IP: 11 : Wireless Power Sensor Array: Final Presentation Submission

25 Jun 2014

Thanks to the sponsors and all involved for their support. I am submitting this post for my final(ish) design. Due to some import issues with my country, some part did not come through and due to stock issues, some came a little late. I got my design up and running and the design files are all available for download and contribution at www.github.com/inderpreet

My final system looks like this:

The GPS module and CC3000 are not present at the moment but they can be easily integrated if they ever arrive and I will do a follow up post for the same.

I did not delve into PCB design but rather focused on the application part. I wanted to demonstrate how easy it was to design an application around the supplied kit and the proof of concept is enough to prove a point. TI used as many TI parts as I could including the MSP430,booster pack and BeagleBone Black. Special thanks to doctorcdf for the enormous amount of support. I am your biggest fan sir.

My IOT server script has been tested individually and is a PHP script that uses HTTP get requests to receive data and puts them in a database. I have since then also worked out a solution using MQTT but since I have no WiFi, I have not been able to demo it.

I have a python script that displays data on my BBB and can be modified if need be. The controller is able to send charging and discharging data over Xbee along with the sensor data.

The video below is a short clip for my final(ish) demo. Please vote for me if you like.