1.
Project
Manager:
Victor
Espinosa
Design
Engineer:
Kea
Jolicoeur
TM
2.
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AltiCharger
Developers,
Inc.™
is
proud
to
present
the
AltiCharger,
a
renewable
energy
device
that
uses
wind
and
solar
energy
to
charge
other
electronic
devices.
Made
with
steel,
polycarbonate
plastic,
an
aluminum
wind
turbine
and
a
thin-‐film
photovoltaic
cell
panel,
the
AltiCharger
is
composed
of
eight
different
parts
and
one
sub-‐assembled
hinge.
The
AltiCharger
capitalizes
on
the
two
most
prominent
sources
of
natural
energy,
solar
and
wind,
thus
eliminating
the
worry
of
a
dead
battery
for
outdoor
enthusiasts.
Almost
all
outdoor
locations
have
some
wind
or
sunlight
making
the
AltiCharger
an
extremely
versatile
device.
Its
design
allows
the
user
to
capture
the
required
amount
of
energy
to
fully
charge
any
USB
device,
while
maintaining
a
small,
lightweight
profile
that
outdoor
enthusiast
prefer.
The
following
document
will
explain
the
AltiCharger
in
detail
with
the
sections
listed
below:
Introduction
—
an
introduction
to
the
product
and
its
functions
Company
Background
—
an
introduction
to
the
founding
company
members
Background
Information
—
the
history
of
solar
and
wind
power
with
a
description
of
how
the
AltiCharger
utilizes
them
Probem
Descrption
—
a
description
of
the
problem
our
product
addresses
Features
Map
—
a
layout
of
all
parts
and
subassemblies
required
to
build
the
AltiCharger
Components
—
an
detailed
description
of
each
part
used
to
build
the
AltiCharger
Safety
Guidelines
—
a
description
of
safety
precauations
associated
with
the
AltiCharger
Maintenance
—
a
description
of
how
to
properly
care
for
the
AltiCharger
We
hope
you
enjoy
the
document,
and
further
consider
our
project
proposal
to
fund
the
development
of
the
AltiCharger.
Executive
Summary
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As
outdoor
enthusiasts,
we
strive
to
support
the
eco-‐friendly
ideals
that
have
been
lost
in
this
new
age
of
electronic
devices.
Many
people
equivocate
the
terms
“going
electric”
with
“going
green.”
However,
these
people
do
not
realize
that
there
is
a
huge
difference
between
the
two.
The
idea
of
“going
electric”
merely
reflects
the
act
of
using
electronic
devices,
which
use
electricity
created
from
fossil
fuels
in
power
plants.
On
the
other
hand,
we
embody
the
idea
of
“going
green”;
this
reflects
the
concept
of
converting
natural
sources
of
energy,
other
than
fossil
fuels,
into
usable
electricity.
With
this
understanding
of
electricity
production
while
only
using
natural
sources
of
energy,
we
designed
the
AltiCharger:
a
device
that
harnesses
the
energy
from
the
Sun
and
the
wind
to
produce
electricity.
Further
design
of
the
AltiCharger
allows
the
owner
to
use
that
electricity
to
charge
other
electronic
devices,
such
as
avalanche
beacons
or
everyday
cell
phones,
without
having
to
plug
them
into
an
outlet.
Introduction
Figure
iii.1
Depicted
here
are
common
electronic
devices
used
outdoors
that
can
be
charged
by
the
AltiCharger
(Mammut
and
Snell).
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Victor
Espinosa
Born
in
Orange,
CA
and
raised
in
Long
Beach,
CA,
I
have
always
been
exposed
to
beautiful
climates.
I
have
constantly
been
active
in
many
group
sports,
such
as
baseball
and
soccer.
However,
my
passion
has
since
turned
into
cross-‐
country
running.
Everything
about
running
through
the
outdoors
brings
me
joy
and
relaxation.
When
I
am
not
running
through
nearby
state
parks
and
fulfilling
my
duties
as
a
student,
I
am
hiking
through
Poly
Canyon
or
exploring
other
outdoor
areas.
Either
way,
my
constant
presence
outside
has
assisted
in
the
concept
of
the
AltiCharger.
Kea
Jolicoeur
Born
and
raised
in
Tahoe
CA
I
have
been
an
adventure
enthusiast
since
I
was
born.
I
grew
up
traveling
the
world
with
my
families
adventure
guide
service:
AdventureBoss.
We
lead
customers
on
varies
outdoor
adventures
including
whitewater
rafting/kayaking,
rock-‐climbing,
ice-‐climbing,
backpacking,
paragliding,
snow-‐boarding
and
mountain
biking.
Guiding
people
into
the
outdoors
is
my
passion
but
sometimes
difficulties
can
occur
due
to
the
short
battery
life
of
common
equipment
such
as
headlamps
and
avalanche
beacons.
It
was
this
problem
that
inspired
me
to
design
the
AltiCharger,
providing
adventurers
a
pocket-‐sized
source
of
truly
green
energy.
Company
Background
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Section
Page
Executive
Summary
.............................................................................................................................
i
Introduction
.......................................................................................................................................
iii
Company
Background
........................................................................................................................
v
Background
Information
....................................................................................................................
1
Problem
Description
..........................................................................................................................
3
Product
Description
...........................................................................................................................
4
Features
Map
.....................................................................................................................................
6
Components
.......................................................................................................................................
7
Safety
Guidelines
..............................................................................................................................
10
Maintenance
......................................................................................................................................
11
Contact
Information
.........................................................................................................................
12
Ownership
.........................................................................................................................................
12
Glossary
of
Terms
.............................................................................................................................
13
Works
Cited
.......................................................................................................................................
14
Figures
Cited
.....................................................................................................................................
15
Appendix
A
........................................................................................................................................
16
Table
of
Contents
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Figure
iii.1
Avalanche
Beacon
and
iPhone
3G
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iii
Figure
1.1
Solar
Panels
on
Rooftop
..................................................................................................
1
Figure
1.2
Wind
Turbine
Farm
..........................................................................................................
1
Figure
2.1
Assembled
AltiCharger
...................................................................................................
3
Figure
3.1
Photovoltaic
Cell
.............................................................................................................
4
Figure
3.2
Wind
Turbine
Generator
................................................................................................
5
Figure
4.1
AltiCharger
Exploded
Assembly
....................................................................................
6
Figure
7.1
AltiCharger
Solar
Panel
..................................................................................................
11
Table
of
Figures
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What
is
Solar
Energy?
Just
as
the
Sun
provides
light
for
plants
to
grow,
humans
can
also
convert
that
light
into
electrical
energy.
Methods
to
harvest
this
solar
energy
have
been
improving
over
the
years,
but
the
most
notable
method
is
through
the
use
of
thin-‐filmed
photovoltaic
cells,
commonly
seen
on
the
roofs
of
houses
as
solar
panels
(See
Fig
1.1).
For
more
on
thin-‐filmed
photovoltaic
cells,
see
Glossary
of
Terms
on
page
13.
These
solar
panels
consist
of
thousands
of
thin-‐filmed
photovoltaic
cells
that
produce
a
steady
flow
of
electricity
as
light
strikes
their
surface.
Being
one
of
the
cleanest
sources
of
energy,
the
process
of
using
solar
panels
to
convert
the
Sun’s
light
into
usable
electricity
does
not
require
any
moving
parts
nor
maintenance,
and
does
not
consume
fuel
nor
produce
any
harmful
emissions.
Not
only
is
solar
energy
clean,
there’s
plenty
of
it!
What
is
Wind
Energy?
In
addition
to
providing
solar
energy,
the
Sun’s
radiation
also
heats
the
Earth.
However,
the
Sun
does
not
heat
the
Earth
uniformly.
With
these
temperature
gradients,
air
is
pushed
around
and
wind
forms.
This
wind
contains
energy
that
can
be
extracted
by
placing
wind
turbines
in
its
path
(See
Fig
1.2).
The
wind
forces
the
blades
of
the
wind
turbines
to
rotate
and
power
a
generator,
which
produces
an
electrical
current.
Just
as
solar
cells
convert
solar
energy
into
electricity,
these
wind
turbines
convert
wind
energy
into
electricity.
Also,
this
process
is
a
zero-‐emission
conversion,
making
wind
a
very
clean
source
of
energy.
Figure
1.2
This
figure
depicts
the
harvesting
of
wind
energy
(Wind
Farm).
Background
Information
Figure
1.1
This
figure
depicts
solar
panels
on
the
roof
of
a
house
(Solar).
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What
is
the
Current
Electrical
Power
Distribution
Process?
The
demand
for
alternative
sources
of
energy
is
high,
especially
with
the
vast
amount
of
cars
and
internal
combustion
engines
present
in
other
automotives.
Due
to
this
growing
trend,
many
companies
have
utilized
solar
and
wind
energy
farms
to
produce
electricity.
However,
this
alternative
form
of
energy
harvesting
can
only
supply
energy
to
power
grids
with
large
amounts
of
AC
current.
From
these
power
grids,
the
electricity
goes
to
buildings
and
other
facilities.
Therefore,
one
must
plug
an
electrical
device
into
a
wall
outlet
to
utilize
the
supplied
energy.
Nevertheless,
companies
must
limit
the
amount
of
energy
consumption
as
to
not
exceed
the
ratio
of
production
versus
consumption.
Mission
Statement
However,
AltiCharger
Developers,
Inc.™
offers
a
solution
to
this
problem,
providing
outdoor
enthusiasts
open
access
to
two
of
natures
most
available
sources
of
energy:
solar
and
wind
power.
We
have
designed
the
AltiCharger—a
device
consisting
of
an
array
of
solar
cells
and
a
wind
turbine
to
produce
enough
electricity
to
power
or
charge
small
devices
common
among
outdoor
enthusiasts.
The
AltiCharger
was
designed
to
meet
all
electrical
needs
of
adventurers
while
maintaining
the
AltiCharger
Developers,
Inc.™
Mission
Statement
as
follows:
“AltiCharger
Developers,
Inc.™
will
provide
the
link
between
nature’s
purity
and
modern
technology
by
delivering
products
that
are
renewable,
efficient,
and
trusted.”
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Environmental
Concern
As
the
co-‐founders
of
AltiCharger
Developers,
Inc.™
and
adventurous
individuals
ourselves,
we
wanted
to
design
a
product
to
assist
the
outdoor
enthusiast
in
an
innovative
manner
while
preserving
the
purity
of
nature.
Alternative
Energy
Electrical
Source
Concern
We
understand
the
need
to
carry
essential
items
and
tools
during
any
outdoor
activity,
whether
it
is
a
day
hike
or
a
week-‐long
backpacking
trip.
Some
essential
tools
include
GPS
trackers,
headlamps,
walkie-‐talkies,
cell
phones,
etc.
However,
many
adventurers
worry
that
these
electronic
devices
will
lose
their
charge.
While
exploring
the
outdoors,
limits
one’s
access
to
electricity,
it
does
not
limit
one’s
access
to
energy.
Energy
presents
itself
in
many
natural
forms,
such
as
in
sunlight
and
wind.
Solar
panels
and
wind
turbines
can
easily
convert
these
relatively
unlimited
sources
of
energy
into
electricity.
Therefore,
we
decided
to
design
an
environmentally
safe
charging
apparatus
that
can
harness
both
solar
and
wind
energy.
Problem
Description
Figure
2.1
The
figure
above
depicts
the
final
assembled
design
of
the
AltiCharger.
An
exploded
diagram
can
be
found
in
the
Features
Map
section
on
page
6,
and
further
design
elements
can
be
found
in
the
Components
section
starting
on
page
7
(Jolicoeur).
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What
is
the
AltiCharger?
The
AltiCharger
is
a
compact,
efficient,
and
user-‐friendly
alternative
energy
charger.
This
device
transposes
both
wind
and
solar
energy
to
the
battery
life
of
electronic
devices.
How
does
the
AltiCharger
Harness
Solar
Energy?
The
top
of
the
AltiCharger
is
composed
of
a
single
solar
panel
attached
to
the
base
by
a
3D
hinge.
This
hinge
allows
the
user
to
rotate
the
solar
panel
to
the
ideal
energy-‐collecting
angle
against
the
sunlight.
The
solar
panel
is
composed
of
thin-‐filmed
photovoltaic
cells
that
convert
the
Sun’s
rays
into
electricity
that
can
then
be
used
to
charge
other
electronic
devices
(See
Fig
3.1).
For
more
information
on
thin-‐
filmed
photovoltaic
cells,
please
see
Glossary
of
Terms
on
page
13.
Product
Description
Figure
3.1
This
diagram
depicts
how
sunlight
excites
electrons
into
moving,
thus
generating
electricity
(GSI).
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How
does
the
AltiCharger
harness
wind
energy?
The
AltiCharger
is
equipped
with
a
wind
turbine
attached
to
the
top
of
the
case.
The
turbine
can
then
be
rotated
off
the
top
surface
of
the
device
to
receive
wind
flow
and
generate
electricity.
Once
in
place
the
wind
turbine
uses
the
flow
of
wind
to
spin
a
rotor
that
then
generates
electrical
current
(See
Fig
3.2).
This
electrical
current
can
then
be
used
to
charge
any
electrical
device.
When
not
in
use
the
wind
turbine
folds
back
down
becoming
flush
with
the
top
of
the
device
for
easy,
compact
storage.
Figure
3.2
This
diagram
explains
the
process
of
converting
wind
energy
into
electricity
(Johnson).
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Case
Top
4
#5
Flat
Head
Screw
7
FN5
Heavy
Shrink
Fit
Pin
2
Case
Bottom
5
Turbine
Shaft
8
3D
Hinge
(Sub-‐Assembled)
3
Wind
Turbine
6
Spring
Loaded
Pin
9
Solar
Panel
Features
Map
Figure
4.1
This
exploded
assembly
view
of
the
AltiCharger
and
related
components
are
shown
here
and
on
pages
7,
8,
9,
and
11
(Jolicoeur).
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The
following
components
compose
the
complete
structure
of
the
AltiCharger
as
seen
on
the
Features
Map.
For
definitions
and
descriptions
of
italicized
terms
please
reference
the
Glossary
of
Terms
section
on
page
13.
For
detailed
drawings
see
Appendix
A
on
page
16.
Case
Top
At
2.5
inches
wide,
4.75
inches
long,
0.25
inches
tall
and
0.13
inches
thick
the
case
top
is
about
the
size
of
an
iPhone.
Made
of
a
lightweight
polycarbonate
plastic
the
case
top
will
house
the
wind
turbine
and
turbine
shaft
while
providing
protection
to
the
circuit
board
and
rechargeable
lithium
ion
battery
inside.
Case
Bottom
The
case
bottom
is
also
2.5
inches
wide,
4.75
inches
long
and
0.13
inches
thick.
However
the
bottom
has
an
addition
0.5
inches
in
height
providing
the
necessary
room
to
house
the
majority
of
the
circuit
board,
wiring,
and
rechargeable
battery.
A
0.5-‐inch
wide,
0.15-‐inch
tall
charging
port
is
also
cut
into
the
base
0.25
inches
up
from
the
bottom
and
0.8
inches
over
from
the
left.
The
base
is
also
composed
of
a
durable
polycarbonate
plastic
that
resists
UV
damage.
On
the
back
edge
of
the
case
a
cutout
has
been
made
to
attach
to
the
3D
hinge
and
solar
panel.
Wind
Turbine
The
wind
turbine
is
composed
of
six-‐quarter
circles,
each
of
radius
1
inch.
It
is
joined
in
the
middle
by
a
0.5-‐inch
diameter
circle.
In
order
to
connect
the
wind
turbine
to
the
turbine
shaft
with
a
force
fit
pin,
a
0.0938-‐inch
hole
is
drilled
into
the
center
of
the
joining
circle.
Made
of
aluminum
the
wind
turbine
is
lightweight,
durable
and
streamlined
for
maximum
wind
capturing
capability.
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Turbine
Shaft
The
aluminum
shaft
connects
the
wind
turbine
to
the
top
of
the
case.
The
2.25-‐inch
shaft
is
tapered
from
0.13
inches
at
the
base
to
0.07
inches
at
the
top,
allowing
room
for
the
blades
to
store
flush
with
the
surface
of
the
case.
At
the
base
of
the
turbine
shaft
there
is
a
0.06-‐inch
diameter
thru
hole
that
will
house
the
spring
loaded
pins
that
attach
the
turbine
shaft
to
the
case.
Solar
Panel
The
solar
panel
is
4.5
inches
long,
2.3
inches
wide
and
0.10
inches
thick.
It
has
a
blind
hole
0.14
inches
into
the
panel
for
the
3D
hinge
to
attach.
The
panel
is
composed
of
a
thin-‐filmed
photovoltaic
cell
which
will
fold
down
into
the
base
until
the
panel
is
flush
with
the
bottom
surface,
thus
ensuring
extra
protection
for
the
solar
panel.
Force
Fit
Pin
This
steel
FN5
heavy
shrink
fit
pin
is
used
to
attach
the
wind
turbine
to
the
turbine
shaft.
It
is
0.13
inches
long
and
has
a
major
diameter
of
0.0938
inches.
Spring
Loaded
Pin
(x2)
The
aluminum
spring
loaded
pins
are
used
to
attach
the
shaft
to
the
case
top.
The
pins
are
each
0.35
inches
long
with
a
major
diameter
of
0.06
inches.
Screw
(x4)
Four
steel
Slotted
Flat
Head
#5
screws
are
used
to
attach
the
case
top
to
the
case
bottom.
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3D
Hinge
Assembly
The
3D
hinge
is
the
sub-‐assembly,
composed
of
the
three
following
parts.
Rotational
Ball
This
steel
ball
is
the
key
to
the
3D
hinge.
It
allows
360°
rotation
about
the
y-‐axis
and
180°
rotation
about
the
x-‐axis.
The
ball
is
cut
so
that
no
matter
what
angle
the
panel
is
rotated
to
the
ball
will
be
contained
within
the
shaft
that
connects
to
the
body.
A
portion
of
a
0.07-‐inch
sphere
is
cut
down
to
leave
the
0.03-‐inch
tall
rotational
ball.
To
allow
attachment
to
the
rest
of
the
assembly,
a
circular
cut
is
made
into
the
top
of
the
rotational
ball.
Rotational
Pin
The
steel
rotational
pin
has
a
major
diameter
of
0.05
inches
and
a
length
of
0.2
inches.
This
pin
is
used
to
attach
the
rotational
ball
to
the
solar
panel.
Hinge-‐to-‐Base
Pin
This
steel
pin
system
is
composed
of
two
0.06-‐inch
diameter
spring-‐loaded
pins
and
one
main
0.10-‐inch
diameter
cylinder.
The
0.5o-‐inch
long
cylinder
houses
the
rotational
ball
and
shaft
that
connect
the
solar
panel
to
the
hinge.
The
0.25-‐inch
long
pins
attach
the
0.10
diameter
cylinder
to
the
bottom
of
the
case.
A
through
hole
is
drilled
0.26
inches
away
from
the
right
side
of
the
cylinder
allowing
the
rotational
pin
to
pass
through
the
cylinder
and
secure
in
the
rotational
ball.
In
the
bottom
of
the
cylinder
there
is
a
spherical
cutout
for
the
rotational
ball
so
that
is
remains
contained
within
the
cylinder.
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2012
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10
9
To
reduce
the
risk
of
danger,
we
advise
customers
to
adhere
to
the
following
safety
guidelines.
AltiCharger
Developers,
Inc.™
is
not
responsible
for
any
personal
injury
or
device
damage
that
occurs
during
operation
or
storage.
Check
for
damages
before
use.
Do
not
use
the
AltiCharger
if
any
electronic
component
is
damaged
or
missing.
Failure
to
comply
will
likely
result
in
an
electric
shock.
Be
aware
of
the
wind
turbine
blades.
Close
contact
with
propellers
will
likely
cause
injuries.
Do
not
attempt
to
stop
the
blades
with
any
part
of
your
body.
Make
sure
that
the
charging
cable
is
completely
inserted
into
the
USB
port.
Neglect
to
do
so
may
cause
an
electric
shock.
Handle
with
care.
The
AltiCharger
is
a
sensitive
device
where
misuse
can
cause
injury
to
the
user
or
the
AltiCharger.
Take
good
care
of
the
AltiCharger.
Neglect
may
cause
it
to
malfunction.
Please
see
Maintenance
for
more
details.
Always
turn
on
the
AltiCharger
before
attaching
devices
for
charging.
Failure
to
comply
may
lead
to
short-‐circuiting.
Check
the
weather
before
going
outdoors
in
case
of
severe
weather
conditions.
Read
all
instructions
carefully.
Comply
with
all
warnings.
Safety
Guidelines
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9,
2012
11
Caring
for
the
AltiCharger
is
simple
and
will
prolong
the
life
of
the
device.
Below
are
some
guidelines
to
follow:
Storage
Use
your
AltiCharger
cover
while
transporting
the
AltiCharger.
Avoid
storing
the
AltiCharger
in
extreme
heat
conditions,
such
as
leaving
it
in
the
car
for
long
periods
of
time.
Prolonged
exposure
to
heat
will
cause
the
internal
circuits
to
deform
and
possibly
fail.
Avoid
resting
the
AltiCharger
on
the
solar
panel
or
wind
turbine.
If
possible,
store
the
AltiCharger
on
its
side,
or
laying
flat
with
the
solar
panel
facing
the
sky
as
shown
below.
Avoid
placing
heavy
objects
on
the
AltiCharger
as
they
may
cause
damage
to
the
solar
panel
and/or
wind
turbine
along
with
internal
components.
Cleaning
Wash
the
AltiCharger
with
a
lightly
damped
washcloth
after
every
six
hours
of
outdoor
exposure
before
storing
it.
Use
a
non-‐abrasive
cloth
when
cleaning
the
solar
panel
or
wind
turbine
blades.
Make
sure
to
only
use
water
when
cleaning
the
AltiCharger.
Allow
the
AltiCharger
to
dry
completely
before
use
or
storage.
Do
not
use
Windex,
alcohol,
or
other
cleaning
agents
that
may
remove
the
protective
coating
of
the
solar
panel
or
wind
turbine
blades.
Maintenance
Figure
7.1
As
to
prevent
damage
to
the
solar
panel
of
the
AltiCharger,
we
suggest
placing
the
AltiCharger
with
the
solar
panel
facing
upwards
and
the
wind
turbine
closed
(Jolicoeur).
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2012
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Major
Diameter
The
major
diameter
of
a
screw
is
the
diameter
of
the
screw
including
the
dimensions
of
the
thread.
Minor
Diameter
The
minor
diameter
of
a
screw
is
the
calculated
diameter
of
the
screw
shaft,
neglecting
the
threads.
Polycarbonate
Plastic
A
durable
plastic
commonly
used
for
electronic
purposes.
Their
beneficial
properties
include
being
moldable,
heat
resistant,
weatherproof,
and
UV
resistant.
FN5
Heavy
Shrink
Fit
Pin
This
type
of
pin
allows
pivoting
about
its
longitudinal
axis,
while
at
the
same
time
holding
two
components
together.
This
style
of
pin
does
not
allow
disassembly.
Slotted
Flat
Head
#5
Screw
This
is
a
special
type
of
screw
that
has
a
flat
top,
which
eliminates
the
ability
for
objects
to
catch
on
the
screw
head.
This
screw
is
user
friendly
and
can
be
removed
with
a
flat
head
screwdriver.
Spring
Loaded
Pin
This
type
of
pin
not
only
holds
a
fixture
in
place
in
two
dimensions,
but
also
provides
a
twisting
force
to
encourage
stabilization
in
the
third
dimension.
In
the
AltiCharger
application,
it
holds
the
turbine
shaft
to
the
case
top,
but
also
stabilizes
the
wind
turbine
when
facing
the
wind.
Thin-‐Filmed
Photovoltaic
Cell
This
is
a
special
electronic
component
whose
main
purpose
is
to
convert
solar
energy
into
electricity
by
means
of
a
semiconducting
surface.
As
sunlight
hits
the
surface
of
the
cell,
the
transfer
of
energy
is
dedicated
to
exciting
electrons
and
creating
a
potential,
which
in
turn
forces
the
electrons
to
move,
thus
generating
electricity.
3D
Hinge
This
is
special
type
of
hinge
that
allows
axial
rotation
as
seen
on
door
hinges,
as
well
as
pivoting
motion
once
extended.
Many
devices
utilize
this
type
of
hinge,
for
example,
laptop
tablets,
3D
printers,
and
many
other
robotic
applications.
Glossary
of
Terms
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Colors!"
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Luis
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2012
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2012
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NOTE:
The
following
pages
are
in
order
of
engineering
design
importance
and
differ
in
order
from
the
Components
section
starting
on
page
7.
Appendix
A
