Super Final Thesis - 3

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Origin and Justification of the Study
In the world of information technology, many inventions came out and
they are now available in the market today. Personal computers, laptops,
tablets are some of these gadgets that have an access to unlimited
information about anything in the world. Computers may not be able to store
as much as the user want specially that some computer’s memory has small
capacity so that only small amount of information can be downloaded into it.
Due to technology’s outstanding performance, most of the people rely
on its capability, and also useful for our daily lives. The Bachelor of Science in
Computer Technology students often encounters problems in reformatting
computers and laptops. One of their problems is where to save their back up
files when the need for reformatting of the laptop device arises. Also, most of
students with laptops have the practice of charging their power bank and/or
smart phones in their laptop device. Laptop batteries are not suitable for
Smartphone charging and such. And power outages often occur in this area.
Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (BSCompTech) Senior
Students often encounter problems in terms of reformatting computers and
laptops. One of their problems is where to save for back up files when the
need for reformatting of the laptop device arises. Also, most of BS-Computer
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technology senior students with laptops have the practice of charging their
power back and/or smart phones in their laptop device.
According to Mr. Robyn P. Tolentino, one of the Instructors of
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College (ZCSPC)-Ayala Extension
Classes, said that “the importance of such device is a must for students and
educators alike due to the work demand of the educational system and role of
the gadget industry and how it plays its part of the educational system”. He
also added that the need of a gadget that serves as a multi-purpose which
can handle different roles is now a necessity to the current society.
The proponents believed that most files or information inputted in the
computers are taken from the internet and then transfer to other electronics
device. These are miniature electronic devices designed to store files and
have it available to transfer or open files to any computer at any place any
time. But computer or laptop has limited ports and so, only few
gadgets/devices can be connected into it. If more gadgets are needed to be
connected in the computer which is not possible unless there is a special
device available, then any user will conveniently be able to use the computer.
It is in this scenario that this thesis is borne to address this problem.
The device is created for the professional, students and mobile gamers
so that they would not experience the same problem. It is more comfortable
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and user-friendly. This is because the user can charge his mobile phone while
the user is transferring or copying files through computer or laptop. The Solar
UHPC (USB, Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive is a multi-purpose device
because it can improve the work of the user through providing multiple ports
and with internal 32 gigabyte memory storage. But the device has a limit to
charge if there is no heat energy and electricity. Also the device cannot
transfer file even faster than the latest because the device has 2.0 or 480
mbps.
Statement of the Problem
This study aimed to provide answers to the following problems:
1. What are the acceptability of the Solar UHPC (USB, Hub, Power
Bank, Card Reader) Drive in the market as part of an alternative multi-
purpose device in the modern society?
2. How do the different features and functionality of this Solar UHPC

(USB, Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive can prove in the claim of
being a multi-purpose device?
3. What is the effectiveness of Solar UHPC (USB Hub, Power Bank,

Card Reader) Drive?
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Significance of the Study
The study about the Solar UHPC (USB, Hub, Power bank, Card
reader) Drive is significant to the following.
Students- The study about the Solar UHPC (Usb, Hub, Power bank,
Card reader) DRIVE is significant for the Students due to its functionality.
Students nowadays have too many things to do as part of their curricular
requirements and needs different device to serve those purposes. In this
sense, students now have to use only one device to serve multipurpose task
which requires them in their studies.
Education- The study about the Solar UHPC (USB, Hub, Power bank,
Card reader) Drive is significant to the Educators and Education because it
allows educators to use the said product, instead of bringing too many
devices at school to serve the purpose of quality education. In this sense,
Educators can perform a quality bringing files in a multipurpose device which
can aid them in teaching.
Teachers- The study about the Solar UHPC (Usb, Hub, Power bank,
Card reader) DRIVE is significant to the Educators and Education because it
allows educators to use the said product, instead of bringing too many
devices at school to serve the purpose of quality education. In this sense,

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Educators can perform a quality bringing files in a multipurpose device which
can aid them in teaching.
Researchers- The study is significant to the Researchers due to its
profitability and marketability in modern society’s market. In this sense—the
study, Solar UHPC (USB-Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive can be used
by every individual and can be the next marketable device to serve the
purpose of many.
Economy- The study about Solar UHPC Drive is significant to the
economy due to its marketability and the functions of the product. In this
sense, instead of buying with different devices which would serve the
purpose, the consumers in the market now has the chance to buy one device
which can serve different purposes, such as storing data, USB Hub, Power
Bank and Card Reader.
Objectives of the Study
The objectives of the study were to:
 Design and Construct the Solar UHPC (USB, Hub, Power Bank, Card
Reader) Drive.
 Test and evaluate the functionality of the constructed device by the
Electronics and Computer Technology Professors.
 Demonstrate the effectiveness and usefulness of the Solar UHPC
(USB-Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive.

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Scope and Delimitation of the Study
This study was focused on the development of the Solar UHPC Drive
in terms of constructing and designing. The proponent constructed the device
for the student’s problem by using the Solar UHPC Drive. This study delimited
on School, House, and other place. Computers such as laptop, and other
gadgets are needed for this device, it has many features like card reader,
USB hub, storage and battery backup. By the use of USB ports students can
charge gadgets, save and transfer files.
The Device is more comfortable or easy to use not to saturate the
user. Because they can charge any mobile phone even though the user was
transferring or copying files through computer or laptop. The Solar UHPC
Drive is a multi-task device because it can improve the work of the user. But
the device has a limit to charge if there’s no heat energy and electricity. The
device transfer files due to storage capacity of 32 GB and a speed of 2.0 or
480 mbps.
The Solar U.H.P.C Drive is delimited in five features and these are
Storage device, Card reader, USB hub, battery backup/Power bank and Solar
panel. For the Storage device it is delimited only to a Storage capacity of 32
Gigabytes. While Card reader is delimited in a Multi-slot readers. The USB
hub is delimited in port that has only four ports. Lastly, the Power bank is
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delimited to a Battery capacity of 3000 Mah; and the Solar panel is dependent
in the presence of the sun.
The study was conducted at Zamboanga City State Polytechnic
College (ZCSPC)-Ayala Extension Classes during the first semester of
School year 2018-2019 with selected fifty (50) students who enrolled in Ayala
Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College (ZCSPC)-Ayala Extension
Classes as respondents. The respondents were randomly selected from third
year and first year students from the Bachelor of Science in Computer
Technology.
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CHAPTER 2
REVIEW OF RELATED STUDIES AND LITERATURE
This chapter dealt with the survey of Related Studies and findings of
related literature that may help and contribute to enrich the present research
study to have a better and clear perspective of the research process. Some
survey and ideas that were parallel to the present research study were
utilized.
Related Literature
Deborah (2016) described the SD card reader. One of the most
common types of flash memory media is the flash memory card a small card
containing one or more flash memory chips, a controller chip, Other electrical
components and metal contacts to connect the card to the device or reader
being used. Flash memory cards are available in a variety of formats such as
Compact Flash (CF), Secure Digital (SD), Multi Media Card (MMC), Picture
Card (PC) and memory Stick (MS). A compact flash is a memory card that
uses flash memory technology to store data on a very small portable device
used as removable memory for higher-end digital photo and video cameras. A
secure digital a card that is tiny flash memory card designed for high-capacity
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memory and various portable devices such as e-books, digital camera, music
players, digital video and personal computer. A multi media card is a tiny
memory card that uses flash memory to make portable among various
devices such as e-
books music players and etc... A MMC offered range of storage capacities up
to 128 MB. Flash memory cards are the most common type of storage media
for digital cameras, smart phones, and other portable devices. Flash memory
cards can also store data for personal computer, as needed, as well as to
transfer data from a portable device (digital camera or tablet for instance) to a
computer, Flash memory cards are available in capacities up to 512 GB.
On the other hand, Chelsea Gohd (2017) discussed about the Solar
Revolution in which she said that any piece of energy converting technology,
in order to maximize the amount of energy produced, one can either increase
the quality of converters themselves. Although producing the initial was
expensive, this experiment—and others like it—are crucial to show the upper
limits of what is possible in solar technology.
Meanwhile, Jean Andrews (2016) defined USB port in his book entitled
“A+ Guide to Hardware” that it is the most popular ports for slower I/O devices
such as printers and modems. USB is much faster than regular serial or
parallel ports and uses higher-quality cabling. USB is also much easier to
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manage because it eliminates the need to resolve resource conflicts
manually. USB allows for hot-swapping and hot-pluggable devices. These two
terms mean that a device can be plugged into a USB port while the computer
is running and the host controller will sense the device and configure it
without your having to reboot the computer. Some I/O devices that use a USB
connection are mice,
joysticks, keyboard, printers, scanner, monitors, modems with cell phone
charger and flash drive. A USB host controller which for most motherboards is
included in the chipset, manage the USB bus. Sometimes a mother boards
has two USB controllers; each is enabled and disabled in CMOS setup. As
many as 127 USB devices can be daisy chained together using USB cables.
In a daisy chain, one device provides a USB port for the next device. A USB
cable has four wires, two for power and two for communications. The two
power wires (one carries voltage and the other is a ground) allow the host
controller to provide power to a device. The connector on the host computer
or hub end is called the A-male connector and the connector on the device
end of the cable is called the B-male connector. The A-male connector is flat
and wide and the B-male connector is square. Gary said the USB port, short
for universal serial bus port, can connect to 127 different peripherals together
with a single connector. Devices that connect to a USB port include the
following: mouse, printers, digital camera, speakers and you can also charge
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your cell phone and you can also put the flash drives. USB ports on mobile
devices usually are smaller than those on personal computers.
Moreover, Fouzia Begum (2016) published a book entitled “DIY Solar
Power Make Your Own Solar Power Bank Charger” she said slice Your
Power Bills in Half Nothing is an unpredictable as this society we live in today.
With bills burning a hole in your pockets, you also have to think about
skyrocketing gas prices, family upkeep and basically trying to keep up a good
enough appearance for your daily upload to the internet. With the difference
between the night in complete darkness and having a fully powered house
becoming increasingly expensive, one can only look to the heavens for some
sort of alternative energy. What if I told you this book not only told you deeply
about this miracle energy source but also how to build one with your own two
hands and the items you find around your house every day with the possibility
of not more than one or two electric shocks. Not only will this power source
serve your energy needs but it's last you for a really long time. This source is
none other than the sun that we take for granted and occasionally curse at.
This book will couple giving the knowledge of both harnessing the power of
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the sun as well as channeling its power into a power bank charger that you
can take with you everywhere.
This (DIY) “Do it yourself” guide is here to serve two kinds of people.
The first are those who don't trust anything they build their hands and will
guide them to purchasing the perfect readymade power bank charger that
you'll never have the chance to regret. The other are those who love a
challenge and will
guide them smoothly on how to double down and create their own solar
power bank chargers that'll save them more than a few bucks of their hard-
earned money.
Lastly, Gary Shelly and Misty E. (2010) defined a USB hub that is a
device plugs in a USB ports in which you plug cables from USB devices. USB
hubs are self –powered or bus-powered. A self-powered USB hub draws
power from an electrical outlet, whereas a bus-powered USB hub draws
power from the USB bus in the computer.
Related Studies
Dr. Yuval Yarom and Ms. Robyn Mills (2017) make USB Connection
snooping easy. USB are the most common interface used globally to connect
external devices to computers. Computer can be used to leak and share

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information, tested in more than 50 different computers and external USB
hubs and found 90% of them can share information to an external USB
device.
In addition, David Smurthwaite 2012 conducted a study about
designing a new portable USB device. The portable USB device such as a
storage drive or card reader has a built-in pass-through hub connection.
Instead of clogging up the USB port availability of a computer or other host
device, the device provides an extra USB female receptacle on the device to
allow the computer
to flow information or power charge to another USB device connected to the
female receptacle
However, Jim Mckelvey 2010 developed a card reader device that
includes a housing having a slot for swiping card to complete a financial
transaction between a buyer and seller. A read head reads data stored on the
magnetic stripe. The read head has sufficient impedance to set amplitude of a
signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe. An output jack is
adapted to be inserted into a microphone input associated with a mobile
device for providing the signal indicative of data stored on the magnetic stripe
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Moreover, Todd West, et al. (2018) conducted a study about the
Universal Serial Bus transmits differential data over twisted-pair cables
originally designed for signaling at 12Mbit/s. Because of the recent
specification of a 480Mbit/s signaling speed with the existing cabling, the high
frequency behavior and temporal response of these cables is of interest. In
this work, two- and three- dimensional field solvers are used to characterize
the field behavior within the cables. The results are used to perform SPICE
simulations of complete time-domain USB packets, which indicate that
existing cables support the higher bit rates well, and that the quality of
signaling is not limited by the cable construction. The simulations match well
with the limited measurement data available for 480Mbit/s signaling. The USB
simulation
based on electromagnetic models and SPICE simulation was able to predict
the time-domain effects present in measured data. It is expected that similar
simulations will benefit the signal integrity studies of other high-speed
connection schemes and will enhance public domain information.
Lastly, Park and Jinsoo (2018) present their invention relates to a
semiconductor memory device having the present invention relates to a
semiconductor design technology, in particular data transmission lines. In
general, the semiconductor memory device is a volatile memory device such
as DRAM (Dynamic Random Access Memory), SRAM (Static Random
Access Memory) (volatile memory device) and a PROM (Programmable Read

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Only Memory), EPROM (Erasable PROM), EEPROM (Electrically EPROM); it
is separated by a flash memory device (non-volatile memory device
(nonvolatile memory device) such as a flash memory device). The biggest
feature that separates a volatile memory device and the nonvolatile memory
device is whether retention of the data stored in the memory cell after a
certain period of time.
In other words, the volatile memory device is not stored data stored in
the memory cell after a certain period of time is, the nonvolatile memory
device is saved, the data stored in the memory cell after a certain period of
time. Accordingly, in the case of volatile memory devices, and the re-flash
operation it should be done as required to retain data, in the case of the non-
volatile memory devices do not have such a refresh operation. This feature of
the non-
volatile memory device is widely used these days as storage media for
portable devices, because it is suitable for low power and high integration
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CONCEPTUAL MODEL
The conceptual model which guided this study depicted in the form of
paradigm shown in figure 1.
Alternative ideas from Related Studies and Literature

Gathering Data
INPUT Supplies and Materials
Tools and Equipment
Cost
Designing
Constructing
PROCESS
Testing
Evaluating
Drive.
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Figure 1
Conceptual Model of Solar UHPC Drive
Figure 1 showed the inputs of the study which was based on the ideas
taken from related studies and related literature, the supplies, materials, tools
and equipment’s, and also the total cost and materials needed in the
construction of the Solar UHPC Drive.
Throughout the study, the processes involved in the development of
Solar UHPC Drive includes; Designing, Constructing, Testing and evaluating
the product.
The output of the study is the completed product which is the Solar
UHPC Drive.
Operational Definition of Variables
The following terms are used in the study:
Card Reader - is a data input device that reads data from a card shaped
storage media.
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Equipment - the necessary items for a particular purpose.
Gadgets - a small mechanical or electronic device or tool, especially an
ingenious or novel one.
I/O Device- an input device sends information to a computer system for
processing and an output device reproduces on display the results of the
processing.
MMC (Multi-Media Card) - is a type of tiny memory card standard that is used
to store data among different compatible portable devices.
Power Bank- is a portable charger designed to recharge your electronic
gadgets when you’re on the move.
Solar Panel- a panel designed to absorb the sun’s rays as a source of energy
for generating electricity or heating.
Storage device- is a device component used to store data.
Switch - a device for making and breaking the connection in an electric circuit.
USB Hub- is a device that expands a single universal serial bus (USB) port
into several so that there are more ports available to connect devices to a host
system, similar to a power strip.

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CHAPTER 3
DEVELOPMENT OF THE STUDY
This chapter includes the Solar UHPC (Usb, Hub, Power bank, Card
reader) Drive supplies, materials, tools and equipment. The construction cost
of this Study. Procedures, try-out and revision and construction time frame.
Bills of Materials
The production cost to materialize this technical feasibility study
included the cost of the supplies and materials.

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Table 1
Supplies, Materials and Cost
TOTAL COST
QNTY UNIT ITEM AND DESCRIPTION UNIT COST
(Php)
1 Pc Solar Panel ₱50.00 ₱ 50.00
1 Pc Circuit board & Battery 200.00 200.00
1 Pc USB Hub 150.00 150.00
1 Pc Soldering lead, 60/40% 15.00 15.00
1 Pc SD Card Reader 190.00 190.00
1 Pc Storage device 400.00 400.00
2 Pcs Sand Paper 15.00 30.00
1 Pc Epoxy 100.00 100.00
3 Pcs Mighty bond 15.00 45.00
2 Pcs Paint Spray 200.00 200.00
1 Pc Glass 100.00 100.00
1 Pc Sticker 100.00 100.00
TOTAL COST ₱ 1,580.00
Table 1.showed the quantity, unit, item and description and cost of the
supplies used in the construction of the project which is the Solar UHPC
Drive. The total cost of this materials used in creating the Solar UHPC
Drive is worth of ₱1,580.00 Php in which the most expensive material utilized
in this gadget was the storage device that cost ₱ 400.00 Php.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS USE(S) AND FUNCTIONS

Desoldering Used when electronic components need
Pump to be removed from a circuit.
Soldering Iron Used to join the terminals by melting the

led.
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Diagonal Cutting the wire to its desire length.

cutting Pliers
EQUIPMENT
Multi-Tester Used to test electronic components and
circuits.
Personal Computer Used to test if the gadget is effective.
Tools considered shaping, form or finishing examples are the handy tools.
Equipment’s also tools supplies needed for a special purpose or act of
equipping something examples are the electronic device.
Project Design
Table 2
Tools and Equipment
Table 2 showed the tools and equipment used in the construction of the SOLAR
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Figure2.
Project Design
Figure 2 showed the project design of the study that comprises the
following features: four ports of USB Hub with individual switches; power bank
that can supply current up to 3000mAh; storage device that can store data up
to 32 Gigabytes; card reader that can insert a micro SD card up to 128

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Gigabytes; and lastly solar panel that can produce 5 volts of current to the
power bank.
Figure 3.
The Block Diagram of the Project
Figure 3. showed the diagram of the Solar UHPC Drive and its
functionality. In the first diagram, it showed the function of the Solar UHPC
Drive as a storage device to flash drives, Micro SD cards, Computers and
other devices. In the Second Diagram, it showed the function of the Solar
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UHPC Drive as a Power bank to android phones and the use of the solar
panels of the product to charge other chargeable devices.
EXTERNAL USB HUB MAIN USB HUB
USB HUB
MICRO SD CARD READER
SOLAR POWER BANK
Figure 4.
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Structural flow of Current of the Solar UHPC Drive

Figure 4 showed the structure of the current and flow of data in the
solar UHPC drive, the main USB Hub control the flow of the current and data
to
distribute to the other components and the connections are VCC, D+, D- and
ground. While the solar and power bank have a separated connection to the
main hub.
Computer was the one to process or read its driver from the Integrated
circuit of the main circuit or hub. Integrated circuit control the flow of the
current and data to distribute to the other (IC) Integrated Circuit of other
devices. It show every connection are VCC, D+, D- and ground of all circuit
board. The first hub is the main where to distribute a 5 volts current and flow
of data to each devices such as storage device, external hub and the Card
reader. The Solar power bank need both energy solar and electric current.
Solar panel gives 5 volts but it depends on heat energy of the sun and the
Circuit board control the flow of electric current and also battery stored the
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The Construction and Procedure of the Project
Step-by-step Process
Picture 1. Preparation of the Tools and Materials.
Step 1. Shows the tools and

Picture 2. Cutting the USB Connectors.
equipment needed for the
Step UHPC
Solar 2. Illustrates
Drive. the cutting of
USB Connectors with the proper
hand tools.
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Picture 3. Measuring of Solar UHPC Drive casing.
Step 3. Shows how to
measure the Plastic casing
of Solar UHPC Drive.
Picture 4. Preparing the Solar UHPC Drive.
Step 4. Demonstrate how to
cut the Casing of Solar
UHPC Drive using hacksaw.

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Picture 5. Connecting the USB connector to the USB hub.
Step 5. Demonstrates how to
connect the USB connectors to
the printed circuit board of the
USB hub using the soldering iron
and soldering lead.
Picture 6. Connecting all the components of Solar UHPC Drive.
Step 6. Shows the different
connections of the power bank,
USB hub, solar panel, and Card
reader of Solar UHPC Drive.

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Picture 7. Adhering all the Plastic edges.
Step 7. Combining all the
plastic using epoxy and
mighty bond for covering all
components.
Picture 8. Furnishing the Solar UHPC case.
Step 8. Final Furnishing of
the Solar UHPC Drive case.

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Picture 9. Evaluating the finish product of SOLAR UHPC drive.
Step 9. Testing the
functionality of the Power
bank, USB hub, Card
reader, Storage device.
Try-out and Revision
Try-out and revision shows the major component of the Solar UHPC
(USB, Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive was noted, tested, and
evaluated. The purpose of try- out and revision are mainly to identify the parts
defect and to improve its capability and functionalities for greater accuracy.
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Table 3
Defect Noted and Revisions Made
Defected Noted Revisions Made
MMC Card Reader Replace a new MMC Card Reader
The USB Hub Burned Replace a new USB Hub
The Power Bank Burned Replace a new Power Bank
The micro SD Card Reader Burned Replace another Micro SD Card
Reader.
Table 3. Showed the defects found during the try- out, the Solar UHPC
Drive defected during the wiring, MMC Card Reader, USB hub, Power bank
and micro SD Card reader also damaged while wiring and soldering.
Therefore, the proponents replace the following devices to continue the
project.
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Table
Work Activities and Time Consumed
Work Activities Time Consumed (In hours)

Preparing the Supplies and Materials 3 hours
Painting Job 5 hours
Assembly Work 6 hours
Try and Revision 10 hours
Putting Sticker 1 hour
Total Number of Hours 1 Day and 1 hour
Table 4. Showed the work activities and time consumed in making the
gadget/project and it shows clearly that the device was constructed within 1
Day and 1 hour. The proponents have a hard time on trial and revisions of the
gadget in which it took 10 hours in revising the MMC Card reader, USB hub,
Power bank and Micro SD Card reader of the Solar UHPC Drive.
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CHAPTER 4
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPLETED PROJECT
This chapter presents the completed project in terms of its features,
interrelationship, capabilities, limitations, and operation procedure,
maintenance and safety control measures.
Product Structure
1. The essential features of the Solar UHPC (Usb, Hub, Power

bank, Card reader) Drive in terms of:
1.1 components and parts
a. Card reader
b. Power bank with solar panel
1.2 Functionality
a. USB Hub
b. Power Bank
1.3 Usability
2. Parts, function and interrelationship

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The Solar UHPC (USB, Hub, Power bank, Card reader) Drive
consists of different functional parts.
 Card Reader – to allow read the information from memory/SD
card.
 Power bank- to allow the phone to charge.
3. Capabilities and limitations
 The device has the capability to read the Memory Card.
 Solar UHPC Drive shares information through Laptop or PC and
other storage devices.
 The limitation of our device is lack of USB port because it has
only 2 USB Port of a laptop.
Process
1. This selection describes procedures, maintenance, safety and control
measure operating procedures.
The following steps are to be followed in using the Solar UHPC (Usb,
Hub, Power bank, Card reader) DRIVE.
A. Plug the connector of your P.C to the power outlet.

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A. Turn on the power switch of the P.C.
B. Connect the Solar UHPC Drive to P.C.
C. Test it, if it will be function.
D. Insert the Memory Card to the Memory Card Reader.
E. Insert the USB / Flash Drive to the USB Port.
F. Insert the phone cord to the power bank port.
Then test all the components of Solar UHPC Drive which is the USB / Flash
Drive, power bank with solar panel, Memory Card and wireless mouse.
Maintenance
Below are some steps to be followed to prevent the device from
damaging and maintain its effectiveness:
 Unplug the Solar UHPC Drive to the PC.
 Clean the Solar panel.
Safety and Control Measures
 Make sure your hands are dry when using the device.
 Proper handling and usage should always be followed.
Sources and Methods of Collecting Data

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The researchers gathered data through the use of the primary data.
The primary data were gathered by giving away structured questionnaire to
the selected students in different departments using random sampling to a
total of (84) student respondents and (11) Experts for a total of (95)
Respondents.
Effectiveness of the Solar UHPC (USB Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader)
Drive.
In the evaluation ratings, eighty (80) respondents in total, rated the
effectiveness and usefulness of the gadget, through the use of numerical data
based on the survey given on table 5 below. The researchers used the
adjectival descriptive below.
Descriptive Rating
4.6 And above - Strongly Agree

3.56 - 4.50 - Agree
2.71 - 3.55 - Neither
1.86 - 2.70 - Disagree
1.0 -1.85 - Strongly Disagree
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Table 5
Students Rating
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SOLAR UHPC DRIVE Total of 5 4 3 2 1 MEAN

QUESTIONNAIRE Respnds (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD)
1. The USB hub of the Solar UHPC
Drive reads flash or it can detect 84 53 23 6 2 0 4.57
phone storage.
2. The card reader of the Solar UHPC
84 58 20 6 0 0 4.65
Drive detect your SD card.
3. The wireless mouse work in the
84 52 28 4 0 0 4.62
Solar UHPC Drive.
4. The Solar UHPC Drive have a
84 58 18 7 1 0 4.63
Functional storage Devices.
5. Your phone charge if you connect
your cord to the Solar UHPC Drive
84 56 25 2 1 0 4.67
while the Solar UHPC Drive is
connected to a Laptop or a Pc.
6. Your phone charge in the other USB
port while the Solar UHPC Drive is not 84 55 21 7 1 0 4.58
connected to a laptop or a pc.
7. The Solar UHPC Drive is functional. 84 56 24 3 1 0 4.65
8. The Solar UHPC Drive is very usable
84 57 21 4 1 1 4.61
or helpful.
9. You would you use this Solar UHPC
84 58 20 5 1 0 4.64
Drive if you have one.
10. This Solar UHPC Drive will be
84 59 20 5 0 0 4.69
Sellable in the Market.
TOTAL 4.63
Interpretation : STRONGLY AGREE
Table 5. Showed the evaluation of the (84) student respondents in the
given survey by the proponents to come up with a numerical data in giving
social analogy to the product; Solar UHPC Drive, which garnered a total
mean of 4.63 that falls under the descriptive ratings of ‘’Strongly Agreed.’’
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It therefore implied that based on the result gathered from the
students, the Solar UHPC Drive is effective and efficient to use.
SOLAR UHPC DRIVE Total 5 4 3 2 1 MEAN

Questionnaire Respondent (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD)
s
1. The USB Hub of the
Solar UHPC Drive reads
(84) 54 22 6 2 0 4.57
flash or it can detect
phone storage.
There are 84 total respondents, 54 of them are strongly agreed, and 22
agreed for the usefulness and compatibility of the USB Hub, while 6 were
Neutral and lastly 2 Disagreed due to non-functional and incompatibility of the
USB Hub with their device.

Questionnaire Respondents (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD)
2. The card reader of the

Solar UHPC Drive detect (84) 58 20 6 0 0 4.65
your SD card.
There are 84 total respondents, 58 of them are strongly agreed, and 20
agreed for the usefulness and compatibility of the USB Hub, while 6 were
Neutral.
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3. The wireless mouse work (84) 51 29 4 0 0 4.62
in the Solar UHPC Drive.

4. The Solar UHPC (84) 57 19 7 1 0 4.63

Drive have a Functional
storage Devices.
There are 84 total respondents, 51 of them are Strongly Agreed, and
29 Agreed for the usefulness and compatibility of the USB Hub, while 4 were
Neutral.
There are 84 total respondents, 57 of them are Strongly agreed, and
Total 4
SOLAR UHPC DRIVE 5 3 2 1
Responden (A MEAN
Questionnaire (SA) (N) (D) (SD)
t )
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5. Your phone charge if

you connect your cord to
the Solar UHPC Drive
(84) 55 26 2 1 0 4.67
while the Solar UHPC
Drive is connected to a
Laptop or a Pc.
SOLAR UHPC DRIVE 5 4 3 2 1

Total
Questionnaire (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD) MEAN
Respondent
6. Your phone charge in (84) 54 21 8 1 0 4.58

the other USB port while
the Solar UHPC Drive is
not connected to a laptop
or a pc.
SOLAR UHPC DRIVE Total 5 4 3 2 1

Questionnaire Respondent (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD) MEAN
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7. The Solar UHPC

(84) 56 24 3 1 0 4.65
Drive is functional.
SOLAR UHPC Total 5 4 3 2 1

DRIVE Respondent (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD) MEAN
Questionnaire
8. The Solar UHPC
Drive is very usable or (84) 57 20 5 1 1 4.61
helpful.
USB Hub with their device. And for some reason 1 strongly disagreed to the
power of Solar UHPC drive’s capability and reliability.

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MEAN
9. You would you use
this Solar UHPC Drive if (84) 58 19 6 1 0 4.64
you have one.

Questionnaire Respondent (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD) MEAN
10. This Solar UHPC

Drive will be Sellable (84) 58 21 5 0 0 4.69
in the Market.
Neutral.
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Table 6
Experts Evaluation
SOLAR UHPC DRIVE 5 4 3 2 1

Total of
QUESTIONNAIRE Respondent
(SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD) MEAN
1. The USB hub of the Solar

UHPC Drive reads flash or it can 11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
detect phone storage.
2. The card reader of the Solar
11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
UHPC Drive detect your SD card.
3. The wireless mouse work in the
11 5 5 1 0 0 4.36
Solar UHPC Drive.
4. The Solar UHPC Drive have a
11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
Functional storage Devices.
5. Your phone charge if you
connect your cord to the Solar
UHPC Drive while the Solar 11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
UHPC Drive is connected to a
Laptop or a PC
6. Your phone charge in the other
USB port while the Solar UHPC
11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
Drive is not connected to a laptop
or a pc.
7. The Solar UHPC Drive is
11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
functional.
8. The Solar UHPC Drive is very
11 7 4 0 0 0 4.63
usable or helpful.
9. You would you use this Solar
11 7 3 1 0 0 4.54
UHPC Drive if you have one.
10. This Solar UHPC Drive will be
11 5 5 1 0 4.36
Sellable in the Market.
TOTAL 4.56
Interpretation: STRONGLY AGREE
Descriptive Rating
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4.6 and above - Strongly Agree

3.56 - 4.50 - Agree
2.71 - 3.55 - Neither
1.86 - 2.70 - Disagree
1.0 -1.85 - Strongly Disagree
Table 6. Shows experts’ evaluation to the product Given the evaluated
and computed mean for each item, the total mean for experts’ evaluation
garnered 4.56 that falls under the descriptive ratings of ‘’Strongly Agreed.”
As a result that based on the result gathered from the Experts, the Solar
UHPC drive is effective and efficient to use.
With the combined result of the respondents and panel of experts it
gives an average of 4.60 with the descriptive rating of “Strongly Agreed.”
So, it show that most of the respondents found out that the Solar UHPC drive
is effective and efficient to use.
CHAPTER 5
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SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
This chapter presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations.
Summary
The main concept of the study was to design and construct a Solar
UHPC (USB, Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive. This mini
equipment/device can help the users to work easier and more comfortable.
The purpose of Try-out and revision are mainly to identify the parts
defect and to improve its capability and functionalities for greater accuracy.
The Solar UHPC Drive is functional true to its claims as a Storage device,
Card Reader, USB Hub and Power bank. The Solar Panel use for charge the
cell phone. USB HUB that expands a single Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
into several so that there are more ports available to connect devices like
keyboards, mouse, Flash drive and also you can charge your android phone.
Based on the result gathered, The Solar UHPC Drive met the
expected result from respondents and panel experts. So, the Solar UHPC
Drive is effective and efficient to use as an alternative multi-purpose device.
Conclusions
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On the basis of the findings, the following conclusions drawn:
1. The Solar UHPC Drive is a hand carry device usable as a storage
device, power bank, card reader and USB Hub.
2. The Solar UHPC Drive can be an alternative multi-purpose device.
3. The proponents believed that through a further study the device, the
Solar UHPC Drive is upgradable in terms of specification and functions.
Recommendations
In consideration of the findings and conclusions generated the
following were recommended:
1. Light Indicator for the Power bank feature should be added this is
accurately to detect the Power bank’s battery level when it is in full
charge or in low battery.
2. To add further features and functions like Bluetooth speaker, audio
jack socket and etc. in the improvement of the study in terms of the
usability of the said gadget.
3. To conduct further research in the improvement of the Solar UHPC
Drive in terms of design, functions, features and marketability of the
product.
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4. To conduct further studies in changing the weight of the said gadget
and make it even lighter by the use of a lighter battery.
5. The proponents further recommend to increase the battery capacity of
the power bank that can give a high power supply.

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Appendix A
Republic of the Philippines

ZAMBOANGA CITY STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE
AYALA EXTENSION CLASSES
Ayala, Zamboanga City
SY: 2018-2019
September 05, 2018

PROF. HEINTJE F. MARBA
Administrator
ZCSPC-Ayala Extension Classes
Sir;
The 4th year Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology of Zamboanga City
State Polytechnic College, are currently conducting a research study entitled,
Solar UHPC Drive (USB hub, power bank, card reader) as part of the partial
fulfillment of the requirements in Bs Computer Technology .
In this connection, the researchers would like to ask permission from your
good office to distributing questionnaires to student of our school. The result
will help us in determining to which instrument or means that our research
can be beneficial for the good of the researchers.
Your approval to conduct this study will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your Positive response.
Respectfully yours;
Jonathan A. Benico
Jay Ruselle R. Elentorio
Rhea mae V. Galgo
Jonard D.S Mosqueda
Lordjohn L. Maquipoten
Nurfaida F. Sadikal
Annie T. Betongga
Noted by;
MR. ROBYN P. TOLENTINO

Thesis Adviser
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Appendix B
A SELF ADMINISTERED QUESTIONAIRE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF

THE Solar UHPC DRIVE AS EVALUATED BY THE EXPERTS IN
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Directions: Below are the statements that describe how effective the
Solar UHPC Drive. Please check the corresponding remark to your honest
Evaluation using the Scales below.
Description Evaluation Rating Description
Strongly Agree (SA) 5

Agree (A) 4
Neither (N) 3
Disagree (D) 2
Strongly Disagree (SD) 1
UHPC DRIVE 5 4 3 2 1
QUESTIONNAIRE (SA) (A) (N) (D) (SD)
1. The USB hub of the
Solar UHPC drive reads
flash or it can detect phone
storage?
2. Does the card reader of
the Solar UHPC drive
detect your SD card?
3. Does the wireless mouse
work in the Solar UHPC
drive?
4. Does the Solar UHPC
drive have storage?
5. Does your phone charge
if you connect your cord to
the Solar UHPC drive while
the Solar UHPC drive is
connected to a Laptop or a
Pc?
6. Does your phone charge
in the other USB port while
the Solar UHPC drive is not
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connected to a laptop or a
pc?
drive is functional?
drive is very usable or
helpful?
9. For you would you use
this Solar UHPC drive if
you have one?
10. Are you going to buy
this Solar UHPC drive if
they have it on the market?
Suggestions:
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____________________
Respondents Signature
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Appendix C
Curriculum Vitae
Name Jonathan A. Benico
Address Talisayan, Zamboanga City
Birth date Sept. 17, 1998
Age Single
Father’s Orlando F. Benico
Occupation Teacher
Mother’s Name Cherry A. Benico
Occupation Housewife
Educational Background
ELEMENTARY Ayala Central School
Location Ayala, Zamboanga City
Year Graduated 2011
Secondary Ayala National High School
Year Graduated 2015
College Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College-
Ayala Extension Classes
Year Graduated 2019
COURSE Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology

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Curriculum Vitae
Name Annie T. Betongga
Address La Paz Zone 1, Zamboanga City
Birth date Oct. 13, 1998
Age Single
Father’s Name Oscar V. Betongga
Occupation Vendor
Mother’s Name Melba D. Tatsado
Occupation House Wife
Year Graduated 2011
Year Graduated 2015
Year Graduated 2019

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Curriculum Vitae
Name Jay Ruselle R. Elentorio
Address La Paz Zone 1, Zamboanga City
Birth date September 15, 1997
Age Single
Father’s Name Joel V. Elentorio
Occupation Seaman
Mother’s Name MA. Rosella R. Elentorio
Occupation Teacher
ELEMENTARY Talisayan Elementary School
Location Talisayan, Zamboanga City
Year Graduated 2010
Year Graduated 2014
Year Graduated 2019

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Curriculum Vitae
Name Rhea Mae V. Galgo
Address Ayala, Zamboanga City
Birth date Nov. 29, 1998
Age Single
Father’s Name Roxan Galgo Sr. (Deceased)
Occupation Fisherman
Mother’s Name Marivel V. Galgo
Occupation Housewife
Year Graduated 2011
Year Graduated 2015
College Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College- Ayala
Extension Classes
Year Graduated 2019

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Curriculum Vitae
Name Lordjohn L. Maquipoten
Address Ayala, Zamboanga City
Birth date July 18, 1997
Age Single
Father’s Name QUIRINO T. Maquipoten (Deceased)
Occupation Security Guard
Mother’s Name Josefina L. Maquipoten
Occupation Worker
Year Graduated 2011
Year Graduated 2015
Extension Classes
Year Graduated 2019

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Curriculum Vitae
Name Jonard D.S Mosqueda
Address La Paz zone 1, Zambo City
Birth date Sept. 4, 1997
Age Single
Father’s Name Felix S. Mosqueda
Occupation Carpenter
Mother’s Name Rosario D.S Mosqueda
Occupation Factory Worker
ELEMENTARY Cadalagan Elementary School
Location Cadalagan, Zamboanga City
Year Graduated 2011
Year Graduated 2015
Extension Classes
Year Graduated 2019

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Curriculum Vitae
Name Nurfaida F. Sadikal
Address Labuan, Zamboanga City
Birth date July 5, 1998
Age Single
Father’s Name Abdulrahman L. Sadikal
Occupation
Mother’s Name Fatma F. Sadikal
Occupation
ELEMENTARY Labuan Central School
Location Labuan, Zamboanga City
Year Graduated 2011
Year Graduated 2014
Year Graduated 2019

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Origin and Justification of the Study

In the world of information technology, many inventions came out and

tablets are some of these gadgets that have an access to unlimited

Due to technology’s outstanding performance, most of the people rely

Computer Technology students often encounters problems in reformatting

Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (BSCompTech) Senior

Students often encounter problems in terms of reformatting computers and

power back and/or smart phones in their laptop device.

According to Mr. Robyn P. Tolentino, one of the Instructors of

Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College (ZCSPC)-Ayala Extension

can handle different roles is now a necessity to the current society.

The proponents believed that most files or information inputted in the

gadgets/devices can be connected into it. If more gadgets are needed to be

connected in the computer which is not possible unless there is a special

It is in this scenario that this thesis is borne to address this problem.

Statement of the Problem

This study aimed to provide answers to the following problems:

2. How do the different features and functionality of this Solar UHPC

3. What is the effectiveness of Solar UHPC (USB Hub, Power Bank,

Significance of the Study

reader) Drive is significant to the following.

Students nowadays have too many things to do as part of their curricular

requirements and needs different device to serve those purposes. In this

which requires them in their studies.

Card reader) Drive is significant to the Educators and Education because it

devices at school to serve the purpose of quality education. In this sense,

Educators can perform a quality bringing files in a multipurpose device which

can aid them in teaching.

Card reader) DRIVE is significant to the Educators and Education because it

devices at school to serve the purpose of quality education. In this sense,

Educators can perform a quality bringing files in a multipurpose device which

can aid them in teaching.

Researchers- The study is significant to the Researchers due to its

profitability and marketability in modern society’s market. In this sense—the

Economy- The study about Solar UHPC Drive is significant to the

Bank and Card Reader.

Objectives of the Study

The objectives of the study were to:

 Test and evaluate the functionality of the constructed device by the

Electronics and Computer Technology Professors.

 Demonstrate the effectiveness and usefulness of the Solar UHPC

(USB-Hub, Power Bank, Card Reader) Drive.

Scope and Delimitation of the Study

in terms of constructing and designing. The proponent constructed the device

charge gadgets, save and transfer files.

The Device is more comfortable or easy to use not to saturate the

transferring or copying files through computer or laptop. The Solar UHPC

device transfer files due to storage capacity of 32 GB and a speed of 2.0 or

panel. For the Storage device it is delimited only to a Storage capacity of 32

Gigabytes. While Card reader is delimited in a Multi-slot readers. The USB

in the presence of the sun.

The study was conducted at Zamboanga City State Polytechnic

College (ZCSPC)-Ayala Extension Classes during the first semester of

Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College (ZCSPC)-Ayala Extension

Classes as respondents. The respondents were randomly selected from third

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