The Root

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Project Overview

Problem

With existing technology, your choice in beach accessories is limited to what you can carry and secure on the beach.

Solution

An automated anchoring system that securely plants into sand which you can attach your beach accessories to.

Impact

An enhanced beach experience with more beach accessory choices and easier setup.

Root Assembly
The Root labeled diagram
Project Details
Explore the different aspects of our engineering project

Project Components

Arduino Nano Microcontroller
Arduino Nano Microcontroller
The brain of our project, processing inputs and controlling motorcontroller outputs.
Ryobi Brushed Drill
Ryobi Brushed Drill
We took apart the drill and used the motor, gearbox, and chuck in our final design.
Cytron MD20A Motor Controller
Cytron MD20A Motor Controller
Takes in commands from the microcontroller and controls the drill motor.
ESP32 Microcontroller
ESP32 Microcontroller
Handles wireless communication with app and controls the LED matrices.
8020 Aluminum Extrusion
8020 Aluminum Extrusion
Chose to use aluminum extrusions for main structure of project in order to ensure components within the encasing would be held in place.
LED Matrix
LED Matrix
Connected to an app to control the settings of the LED display: UV index,
Battery Holder
Battery Holder
Custom 3D printed battery holder in order to hold battery within structure.
Motor Mount
Motor Mount
Custom 3D printed motor mount to stabilize motor.
Electronics Holder
Electronics Holder
Custom 3D printed electronics holder to organize and keep electrical components in place.
Cap
Cap
Custom 3D printed cap to hold power button, up/down buttons, and the attachment locking mechanism.
LED Matrix Window
LED Matrix Window
Custom 3D printed with clear PLA to create a window for the LED matrices.
Bottom Panel
Bottom Panel
Laser cut wood to keep spike cocentric and stable while spinning.
Panels
Panels
Laser cut wood to encase the product.