215 Cassiopeia solar apocalypse computer
Abstract
Cassiopeia is a portable and durable computer capable of operating completely off solar power and without access to the Internet. The design consists of a Raspberry Pi 3b+, 9W fold-able solar panel, lithium-ion rechargeable battery, and container to house it all. The project was designed and built in the spring 2022 semester by Cal Poly Humboldt students enrolled in Engineering 215: Introduction to Design. The team, Suns of Community, consisted of Zane Cook, Max Cunningham, and Phil Tran. The design was inspired by the desire to give people who live off grid and who don't have access to Internet the opportunity to access vast resources of information to optimize survival chances. Cassiopeia displays all of Wikipedia and survival-related articles of Appropedia through their mobile smart device.
Date
Spring 2022
Department
School of Engineering
Concentration/Emphasis
ENGR 215 — Introduction to Design
Advisor/Professor
Lonny Grafman
https://www.appropedia.org/215_Cassiopeia_solar_apocalypse_computer