This document summarizes an MSc thesis that prototypes a pocket-sized portable computer using a Raspberry Pi single board computer and 3D printing technology. The objectives were to create a portable design that is less expensive and uses less energy than traditional computers. The thesis describes the Raspberry Pi 2 specifications, outlines problems with non-portable designs, and details the electrical components, 3D printed enclosure, assembly process, testing results, and potential future improvements and applications.
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1. MSc Thesis Diploma
Portable computer based on single
board computer Raspberry PI
Author: Yash Sawarkar 232524
Promoter: Dr hab. in甜. Artur Wymysowski
2. INTRODUCTION
The raspberry is a well known as a credit card sized single-board computer
that can be plug with a monitor and keyboard. It is based on a SOC (system on
a chip) technology processor
The main objective of the thesis was to prototype a pocket sized computer
using 3D printing technology and avaiable electronic modules, based on
Raspberry PI version 2.
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4. PROBLEM STATEMENT
Not portable because of its heavy structure and design,
Need of the dedicated platform,
Because of its design and hardware requirements it is more costly and
consume more electric energy,
Repairing and maintaining the traditional computers are costly as comparing
to the mini computers,
There is no customization of operating systems according to the task; in
portable computer we can design an operating system according to the
dedicated task, e.g. embedded system.
6. POWER BOOST 1000C
It contains load sharing circuit that is able to power the circuit and at the
same time the recharging
It can only be used with rechargeable Li-Po batteries
Micro USB input jack is available
Low battery indicator LED
Battery charging indicator LED : yellow and green
7. Lithium Polymer Battery was selected
Advantages: security and a slim structure
Light weight
The hardware uses 3.7V & 550 mAh power ratting
Li-Po battery
POWER SUPPLIES
8. 3D PRINTING
It's a method for fast mechanical prototyping. It's a type of computerized
manufacture, which is utilizing a PC controlled device to make a physical
object.
We can make a physical duplicate of our ideas in hours, rather than weeks or
days
The filament based technique to print our 3D model was used: Ultimaker V3
The print grows from bottom to top, layer by layer until the print is finished
10. Assembly Process
際際滷r switch with the pins that are EN and GND were soldered on the
power boost 1000 C.
Li-Po battery with power boost 1000 C was connected through JST
connector
Battery connected to the power boost 1000 C
11. The system takes 1 hour 30 minutes to charge fully
work continuously up to 51 minutes.
connecting the peripherals devices e.g. mouse, keyboard, WI-FI drivers and
USB it worked continuously up to 44 minutes
Comparing size of minicomputer with the traditional
Testing and validation
12. FUTURE SCOPE
Customizing Li-Po battery design
Development based on Raspberry PI zero W
Compact and handy design with increased processing speed
Using 1000 mAh Li-Po battery