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* Multiple layer boards will stack together to add a vertical component to the image.
 
* Multiple layer boards will stack together to add a vertical component to the image.
 
* Boards will communicate via I<sup>2</sup>C.
 
* Boards will communicate via I<sup>2</sup>C.
* The whole assembly will be solar charged, likely using NiMH batteries.
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* The whole assembly will be solar charged, using NiMH batteries.
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** Needs to intelligently charge, not like the garden lights do (trickle).
 
** Needs to last all night!  Last year's beacon was mostly out by 0200.
 
** Needs to last all night!  Last year's beacon was mostly out by 0200.
 
* Boards will use the ATmega644P/V chip.
 
* Boards will use the ATmega644P/V chip.
 
** Means we can use the Arduino/Sanguino bootloader.
 
** Means we can use the Arduino/Sanguino bootloader.
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Revision as of 01:32, 10 July 2010

Beacon2 is a lighted beacon that will be used on top of a flag pole at Burning Man 2010, to help us locate our camp (and be blinkie and flashy).

Project Status

Basic design work and BOM assembly started.

Design Overview/Ideas

  • Enclosure will be a CD spindle likely, as it's a good shape and easy to work with.
  • Each layer board will have 10 LEDs around the perimeter (every 36deg).
  • Multiple layer boards will stack together to add a vertical component to the image.
  • Boards will communicate via I2C.
  • The whole assembly will be solar charged, using NiMH batteries.
    • Needs to intelligently charge, not like the garden lights do (trickle).
    • Needs to last all night! Last year's beacon was mostly out by 0200.
  • Boards will use the ATmega644P/V chip.
    • Means we can use the Arduino/Sanguino bootloader.