Self-Sustaining Server Mesh Network

Since the release of the Raspberry Pi, low-power Linux systems have become common. They have reached the point where a small solar panel is sufficient to both power the device during the day and charge a battery to allow it to continue running at night. Connecting multiple of these devices together creates a network that will continue operating indefinitely in the event of a major utility failure.

Each node consists of:
- Power source (e.g. solar panel)
- Charging circuit
- Battery
- Low-power microcomputer (e.g. Raspberry Pi Zero, CHIP)
- Network adapter (WiFi is easy, but an SDR for communicating over amateur radio bands could be more useful for the mesh).

Team members: Daniel Ring, Jeff Greenfield, Kevin Okamura

Faculty Mentor: Keyue Smedley