Status Report #1 Self sustaining living system using methane Simoo Sipili Ionatana Sipili Anthony Mickens Lizardo Buleje 1/23/2011 Design of an electronic system to collect alternative fuel source from methane produced from livestock

Overall Need of Design Alternative fuel source that is cleaner and more widely available regardless of income As of this point, the team has determined the specific microcontroller to be used Ordering of parts-1/25/2012

Task recently completed Choosing of microcontroller-AT Mega 8

Ongoing Tasks Ordering of all parts for design including microcontroller, sensor, and container Website Concept Design

Upcoming Tasks Programming of microcontroller Research more on gas compressor issue Design of Website for Design

4 Cows minimum Septic Tank Methane Gas Tank Gas Compressor Sensor 2 Sensor 1 Microcontroller User Interface Optional Wireless Network 25% 0 % 25% 0% 25% 0%

Project Schedule Brainstorm Selection Research Order Parts Project Design Test Debug Integration Finalize Prototype 100% 50%