Sponsored by: Seeweed Underwater Game Cameras
Project Summary
Seeweed underwater game cameras currently use deployable underwater game cameras to monitor aquatic wildlife and habitat activity. The current Seeweed underwater game camera is limited by battery life and underwater location. Seeweed is exploring options to enable their cameras to be left underwater for a longer period of time while also reducing the cost of the product.
Design Goal
The objective is to design a device that will suspend the underwater game camera from a buoy while simultaneously charging the game camera. The charging is provided via solar panels on top of the buoy that provide enough charge for the battery to last up to two weeks.
Design Constraints
- Roto-moldable CAD model of buoy housing design
- Watertight compartment to keep electronics dry
- Dry box shall have a footprint of 6.75” X 6” X 8.5”
- System shall run continuous for at least 2 weeks
- Buoy shall be capable of a minimum buoyancy of 20 kg (44 lbs)
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SolidWorks model side view of the final buoy design
SolidWorks model top view of the final buoy design
Members of the Project Team
Student Team:
- Nick Husted - Major: Electrical Engineering
- Thomas J. Jacobs - Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Jake L. Malikowski - Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Ella Miller - Major: Mechanical Engineering
- Ben Peterson - Major: Electrical Engineering
Industry Representative: Preston Huddleston
Faculty Advisor: Brad Reinboldt
Pictured left to right: Nick Husted, Thomas Jacobs, Jake Malikowski, Ella Miller, Ben Peterson