International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 10 Issue: 04 | Apr 2023
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Design of Microcontroller based Wireless Pendrive Dr. P.D Khandait1, Prajwal Ramteke2, Harshada Ramtekkar3, Himanshi Durbude4 and Mukul Deshmukh5 1,2,3,4,5Department of Electronics Engineering, K.D.K. College Of Engineering Nagpur, Maharashtra, India
---------------------------------------------------------------------***-----------------------------------------------------------------One of the main advantages of this technology is that it Abstract - The ESP32 micro controller is used in this paper to
allows for more convenient and mobile data transfer, which can be especially useful when utilising cables would be problematic or burdensome. It can be used, for instance, in situations that call for mobility, such presentations and demonstrations. Due to the system's ability to operate on rechargeable batteries, which enable it to be used for extended periods of time without having an external power source, it is even more portable.
study and develop a Pen drive or USB drive for wireless data transfer. D ue to the rising need for accessible and portable data storage, USB drives are becoming a popular alternative for both consumers and enterprises. However, using cables for data transit limits their versatility and could be troublesome in some situations. In order to resolve this problem, this paper proposes the use of wireless technology, specifically WiFi, to enable wireless data transfer between a USB drive and other devices.
One of the main advantages of this technology is that it allows for more convenient and mobile data transfer, which can be especially useful when utilising cables would be problematic or burdensome. It can be used, for instance, in situations that call for mobility, such presentations and demonstrations. Due to the system's ability to operate on rechargeable batteries, which enable it to be used for extended periods of time without having an external power source, it is even more portable.
Among the elements required for the implementation of wireless data transfer that are covered in the opening section of the paper are the ESP32 microcontroller, which is used for both WiFi connectivity and USB communication, and the TP4056 lithium battery charger, which enables portable and rechargeable power. The design and implementation of the system, including the hardware and software components employed, are then thoroughly reviewed in the paper. The emphasis the potential uses of this technology, such as in settings where cables are cumbersome or impracticable, including during presentations or demonstrations. The report also analyses this method's drawbacks and difficulties, such as the potential for signal interference and security issues.
Despite these challenges, there are numerous potential uses for wireless technology for USB devices. For instance, it may be used in classrooms to allow students to wirelessly communicate their assignments to teachers for grading. It can also be utilised in offices so that staff members can wirelessly communicate with one another without the need for wires.This paper provides a comprehensive overview of the study on the usage of a USB drive for wireless data transfer while also highlighting its benefits and drawbacks. Future technological development and expansion are anticipated, allowing for even greater comfort and mobility in data sharing.
The study into and application of a USB drive for wireless data transfer is thoroughly summarised in this article, along with its benefits and limitations, and the potential applications of this technology are discussed.
Key Words:
USB, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Pendrive, Data Transmission, ESP32, TP4056.
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
1. INTRODUCTION
Olga Mordvinova , Julian Martin Kunkel and Christian Baun, in the paper “USB Flash Drives as an Energy Efficient Storage Alternative [3]” compared the energy efficiency of cheap flash SSDs with traditional hard drives. Their objective was to determine whether using USB flash drives in place of hard drives is a practical and affordable solution to construct energy-efficient servers. Despite hard discs' high throughput, testing revealed that flash drives perform better per joule.
An ESP32 microcontroller, which supports USB and Wi-Fi connectivity, serves as the foundation of the proposed system. Utilising the TP4056 lithium battery charger, rechargeable lithium batteries power the portable USB drive. Because of how the system is configured, the ESP32 can connect to the local WiFi network and create a hotspot for other devices. With this setup, the user can wirelessly transfer data from the USB drive to other devices without the need for wires.
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Tushar Sawant ,Bhagya Parekh and Naineel Shah, in their paper“ Computer Independent USB to USB Data Transfer Bridge [4]” data transfer from one USB flash drive to another
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