| PROJECT | DESCRIPTION |
| Automated Bird Feeder | A big amount of seeds in the bird feeder fall out on the ground wasted and it is mostly eaten by rodents. So, the automated bird feeder which regulate the amount of seed per bird will solve the problem. It will detect a bird and push out small amount seeds every time it lands on bird feeder. The seeds not eaten by the bird will fall back to the container. |
| Auto-Mixologist | The Auto-Mixologist is an automated beverage dispenser designed and built to precisely mix and serve customized drinks. Its core innovation lies in using weight sensors and six Arduino-controlled peristaltic pumps for real-time, accurate measurement and dispensing of many liquid types from input containers housed within a modified mini-fridge. A Raspberry Pi manages the system, featuring a touchscreen user interface that allows drink selection and dynamically calculates available options based on the currently loaded liquids. |
| Bacterial Antibiotic Resistance | Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a very crucial concern in hospital and medical environments, and understanding the environmental factors that can accelerate the development of this resistance is essential to reducing our risk. Today, in healthcare, we see an increasing clinical reliance on sterilization equipment that utilizes UV-C radiation. There is currently very little research into whether UV-C at low levels can create resistance. It is important to investigate this potential link. Thus, this experiment investigates the impact of UV-C radiation on the development of antibiotic resistance in bacteria, specifically E. Coli. By uncovering a possible link between UV-C exposure and adaptive antibiotic resistance in bacteria, this study emphasizes the need for reevaluation of UV-C radiation for sterilization in clinical environments and encourages further research into the mechanisms behind these observations. |
| BioCharge: a Microbial Fuel Cell | The technologies replacing fossil fuel-based power generation must be cost-competitive and ready for installation in any region or climate. A urine-based microbial fuel cell (MFC) captures energy from natural microbial reactions commonly found in human waste processing facilities. With proper engineering, what society generally views as hazardous waste to be managed becomes a near-free fuel source for usable energy.
The main goal of the BioCharge project is to design and build a functional prototype that turns human waste into watts, and to do so with neither a need for pumps, nor expensive/rare materials and components. Our simple and economical system design could be a vital solution within any community’s or country’s energy portfolio, where budgets are limited and access to reliable power sources is lacking. |
| Cry Havoc/Junior Project Team B | Creating stories that are intricate and interesting are often difficult to produce because it is a tedious and extensive process to produce scenarios of which are unique and original. To help ease that process we introduce Cry Havoc, a world simulator that simulates world scenarios with a focus on economies and nations, and how the world would operate via nation trade and war between nations which factor into different scenarios. This simulator is also not limited to writers, but also world builders that would like to experiment with different scenarios and outcomes. |
| Doppler Detectors | This project introduces the design, development, and testing of an affordable 24 GHz continuous-wave radar sensor tailored for educational applications in microwave and radar engineering labs. The sensor, designed to be compatible with standard PC sound cards, enables students to capture and analyze real-world radar signals using software tools like MATLAB. The system's core is a two-stage, low-noise amplifier providing over 70 dB of gain, ensuring compatibility with both lab equipment and personal computers. Key features include support for both 5 V and 3.3 V operation, a user-friendly 1/8" headphone jack output, and potential for future expansion into Frequency-Modulated Continuous-Wave (FMCW) radar capabilities. While highlighting the system's functionality and educational value, the paper also addresses economic considerations, ethical and professional responsibilities, and adherence to relevant engineering standards. Test results validate the system's performance, demonstrating its efficacy as a cost-effective tool for hands-on learning in radar technology. |
| Electorate Insight | My project is a website that allows you to quickly find out all the elected officials based off your home address. You enter your address into a search bar and then are directed to either Federal or Local/State official tabs. Once there you can click into the individual office holders to find out their office address, phone number and what official title they hold. |
| Family Roots | Family Roots is a web application that allows users to create Family Trees. The program primarily uses a combination of C#, JavaScript (including the JointJS JavaScript library), and Google’s Firebase. |
| Feature Importer Module for Foundry VTT: A Dungeons and Dragons Tool for Online Players | Fans of Tabletop games such as Dungeons and Dragons have been utilizing recently developed applications called VTT's (Virtual Table-Tops), and one such VTT that allows its userbase to code and develop modules for it is Foundry VTT. A common problem for users of such VTT's, however, is getting their third-party or otherwise fan-made D&D class in the application itself; such systems can be difficult to work with and getting everything sorted out can take out hours that could be spent elsewhere. This leads to online players not utilizing third party classes, which makes it difficult for companies that publish them to reach the online market without devoting resources to implementing their designs to such systems directly. For Foundry VTT, this Feature Importer Module aims to solve this problem, making the lives of online players more convenient and making the online player market (at least within the Foundry community) more accessible for third party companies to sell to. All the user must do is copy-paste the text of their class and press a button, and the module generates the class in the application's system in an instant. |
| FitApp | FitApp is a fitness application developed as part of my senior project to help users organize and stay consistent with their fitness goals. The app allows users to plan their meals and workouts. FitApp supports two types of accounts: trainers and trainees. Trainers can create and manage fitness groups and share customized workout and meal plans. Trainees can join these groups to follow the plans provided by their trainer and stay on track with their fitness journey. A key feature of FitApp is the built-in group chat, enabling users to communicate, ask questions, and support one another in real time. By combining planning, accountability, and community, FitApp aims to make fitness more accessible and engaging for all users. |
| FoodLens | For our junior project, our team developed FoodLens, a mobile application designed to help users easily identify allergens in branded food products. The app allows users to create a list of ingredients they are allergic to. When shopping, they can simply scan the UPC barcode of a food product, and the app will automatically retrieve ingredient information from the USDA Branded Food Products database.
Once the data is retrieved, the app compares the product's ingredients to the user’s allergen list. If any matches are found, the app issues a clear alert, helping users make informed and safe choices in real time. This solution aims to reduce the burden on individuals with food allergies by simplifying the process of checking labels and identifying hidden ingredients. |
| Frequency Radar System for Measuring Human Movement | The device is a Compact Frequency Radar System. This device is a handheld, cost-effective radar. The device utilizes the Doppler Shift principle to emit and receive dual radio waves to precisely measure the speed and movement of people, animals, and objects. While this device is small, it can achieve readings in rain, fog, and total darkness.
The system’s innovation lies in the sophisticated yet affordable design of its PCB. Two distinct radio waves that are amplified by a meticulously designed circuit get sent forth and received. The device utilizes a Raspberry Pi 5, receiving this data through a 3.5 mm audio jack, analyzes the signals using Python algorithms, transforming raw data into precise measurements. The result is a system with an accuracy of ±0.5 meters per second for speed when within 6 meters and determining the direction of movement for people up to 6 meters away. The system is powered through a USB-C port that can be powered by a computer or wall outlet.
While variations of this device can be found in the industrial sector, the concepts are still being built upon to this day. Uses of this are found in modern electric cars for auto-driving capabilities. A specific case would be to incorporate this design into modern automobiles to prevent accidental collisions and other tragedies that are caused by inclement weather. This design is a move to learn and build upon those concepts to someday add to the world of Radio Frequency Technologies. |
| Frequency Stability for Renewables-based Microgrids | Inverter-based renewable energy sources lack inertia, an important aspect to the frequency stability of a power system, that has traditionally been provided by spinning generators. This project demonstrates a method of providing virtual inertia on a microgrid that lacks spinning generators using grid-forming inverters. It also attempts to improve upon that method with a modified approach to the control system computations that allow such inverters to emulate the inertia of spinning generation.
Simulations are carried out in MATLAB/Simulink modeling software. The model is a simplified power system that contains a single AC power source representing the utility grid, a static load attached to the grid, and an islandable microgrid containing both static and variable loads, and an energy storage system (ESS) to provide the virtual inertia when the microgrid is islanded. The outputs from the model will show the system power, voltage, and frequency. These three measurements are compared when utilizing spinning generation – traditional grid, inverter-based generation without virtual inertia, and invert-based generation with virtual inertia. The goal is to get the frequency stability as close to, or better than, traditional generator-based power systems using only inverter-based sources – a major step towards a 100% clean, renewable power grid. |
| GaN Devices for Photovoltaic Applications | |
| Goose Defense System | Birds in areas they are not supposed to be represent significant problems for a number of fields, such as in Heavy Industry, Airports, Agriculture, and Urban Centers. They can be unsanitary, unsafe (particularly around airports), and cause obstacles to operations. Numerous solutions have been tried, from hostile architecture to wildlife management, but each has weaknesses.
The Goose Defense System is an attempt to solve this problem, using a variable-autonomy turret design which incorporates autonomous tracking, as well visual feedback for direct command-and-control capabilities using a USB connected device running the Pixymon V2 software.
Using a low-power laser beam, birds of all types can be deterred from remaining in areas they are not supposed to be, in a way that does not cause any significant harm. |
| GroupSync | A group coordination software designed to allow users to create, manage, and delegate tasks, similar to a shared digital 'To-Do' list. Designed for small teams of 4 - 10 to coordinate low to moderate complexity projects. Fully web-based, and able to be accessed from any internet-connected device. |
| Hephaestus Axis | Hephaestus Axis is a precision-engineered differential swerve drive module developed for competitive VEX U robotics. This project addresses the mechanical limitations observed in previous iterations, focusing on improving torque control, modular reliability, and physical clearance within the constrained dimensions defined by competition rules. The final design employs an orbital gear configuration that distributes torque evenly through a vertically aligned gear system. This orientation prevents gear binding and reduces strain on sensitive electronics, a key failure point in earlier designs.
The system incorporates belt-driven motion for clean power transmission and is designed to be modular and scalable. The final prototype includes a magnetic encoder mount for future sensor integration, ensuring orientation tracking and compatibility with closed-loop control systems. While the full four-wheel implementation was outside the time constraints of this academic cycle, one complete module was fabricated, tested, and refined.
Manufacturing techniques included CNC machining, 3D printing in PLA, and component testing using tensile analysis. The prototype withstood up to 30 pounds of force before failure and exhibited only minor variation between printed materials. All progress was documented across three terms, including part redesigns, funding applications, and collaborative testing. Hephaestus Axis demonstrates a successful step toward a competitive and reliable swerve solution and provides a foundation for future development in both academic and applied engineering contexts. |
| Ian Gaffney's Project | I actually cannot talk about my project openly as it was something for work and it proprietary in nature. So Phong said to just present myself, where I work, the kind of technology i work on (stuff that's already releases or announced). I work on software for 3D Printers so I'll bring 3D Printed parts and maybe show a video or two on my laptop. |
| Jr. Project Team C | The aim of this project is to develop an online multiplayer game that utilizes a burgeoning netcode technique known as "rollback." Rollback improves upon traditional "delay-based" systems by predicting player inputs and rather than freezing the game for all players; when the inputs are verified, if the prediction was incorrect the simulation "rolls back" to the last verified frame and input proceeds as normal. In most cases, this is an extremely smooth process happening in less than a few frames (less than a tenth of a second in most gaming environments). However, even extreme cases of input lag the effects are far less noticeable than with delay-based netcode. Rollback has long been considered too cumbersome, difficult, and/or inefficient for wide-scale implementation. However, this project shows that a small team can create a complex multiplayer game in a reduced timeframe with little to no expenditure by utilizing new frameworks and game design patterns. The game consists of a 3rd person multiplayer tank combat game, with full 3D rigid-body physics and completely original assets. |
| MAMBO Boom Arm | MAMBO: Machine Air-line Mobile Boom Organizer
Our team designed and built two articulating boom arms for the Canyon Creek machine shop at the Portland-Metro Campus. Richard Ellis, the shop technician, asked for an overhead boom for cable management. We worked to fulfill Richard's requests and preferences, creating a high-capacity boom arms, one supporting 200 lbs., and the other supporting 50 lbs. The arms rotate nearly 180 degrees, allowing for easy positioning when needed. This resolves the issue of the cables and hoses being run on the floor, a safety hazard and OSHA violation. The arms are mounted on two different types of walls. One has wooden studs, and the other has steel studs. For this reason, two different mounting methods were developed. The shop technician is satisfied with the function of the boom arms and already uses them regularly while working in the shop. |
| MedCooler | The ability to safely transport temperature-sensitive medications remains a challenge for individuals requiring long term access to them. The current market options are prohibitively expensive and must be manually monitored and controlled by the consumer. This project presents the design and development of MedCooler, a low-cost electronically controlled and monitorable portable medicine cooler capable of maintaining a stable temperature range for extended durations with a rechargeable battery. This system integrates a Peltier module, a microcontroller, and an insulated container to regulate the internal temperature while allowing remote access via a Bluetooth android application. The MedCooler is designed to provide a more affordable, remotely monitorable transportation method for medications during travel where access to refrigerators is limited. The MedCooler weighs approximately 10lbs, has a volume of 650 in3, and has an adjustable strap for increased portability. It is capable of remote communication via Bluetooth to an Android application up to 100ft away. One MedCooler costs roughly $120 and can maintain an internal temperature between 36° and 46° Fahrenheit for up to 16 hours using a Peltier cooling system powered by a single battery charge. |
| Mental Health Dungeon | The Mental Health Dungeon is an iOS mobile application designed to guide users through a journey toward self-improvement. By first creating a personalized account, users will develop a sense of ownership and commitment to their upcoming wellness journey. The app then gamifies the formation of healthy habits by rewarding its users with points for completing beneficial tasks— such as exercising or mindfulness activities— which can then be used to explore and conquer a series of prebuilt dungeons. Completing these dungeons unlocks additional customization options and bonuses for their account, reinforcing user engagement. By leveraging the very same reward mechanisms that fuel the digital media addictions which have caused much of our self-esteem damage, the app transforms these instincts into a force for good by encouraging users to make healthier choices.
This application was developed in Swift using Apple’s Xcode IDE, following the Model-View-Controller (MVC) architecture to ensure a clean separation of concerns. It features a multi-tiered structure that integrates a dynamic SwiftUI frontend with a Firebase backend for real-time data storage and user authentication. A component-driven programming philosophy emphasized scalability, leading to an adventure that could be expanded endlessly. The resulting project became a user-friendly, responsive, and scalable app that bridges wellness and games through clean code and a story. |
| Not A Critic | Our project is a website for cinema fands to come together and post their shows and movies they watched or are watching. They can start comments and ratings on these movies and shows. They will post where they watched or a watching the show or movie at so that others can go and watch the show or movie as well. |
| PEEK Printing | Additive manufacturing is poised to redefine how critical components are designed and produced, yet most printers remain unable to process super-polymers such as polyether ether ketone (PEEK). Our senior project removes that barrier by converting a legacy Stratasys SST1200 ES into a fully open-source, high-temperature platform. The retrofit combines liquid-cooled extrusion, a 145 °C MIC6 build surface, closed-loop chamber heating, and Klipper-based control to deliver stable 400 °C nozzle performance which is essential for PEEK’s exceptional mechanical, thermal, and chemical properties. Rigorous validation shows repeatable dimensional accuracy and strong inter-layer bonding across PEEK, PPS, and carbon-fiber composites, all achieved for less than USD 2 000 in materials. By democratizing access to super-polymer printing, the project unlocks affordable rapid prototyping and end-use production for aerospace, medical, and semiconductor applications, offering capabilities once reserved for far more expensive industrial systems. |
| PiPower | This project presents a portable, expandable power distribution system designed to support a wide range of IoT and control applications. Housed in a weather-resistant enclosure compliant with NEMA 3R or higher standards, the device provides both DC (5V, 12V, 24V) and AC (120V, 60Hz) power outputs. These outputs are automatically managed using a Raspberry Pi, which also coordinates sensor inputs and relay controls to operate external systems.
The demonstration system includes a smart water control application, where the Raspberry Pi adjusts a valve to maintain a target water level in a reservoir tank using real-time sensor feedback. This project highlights the potential for streamlined, scalable control system development with minimal setup time.
The system is intended to serve as a flexible and reusable foundation for future student projects. Its modular design allows users to easily swap out voltage supplies and software to match their specific application needs, making it ideal for a wide range of IoT and automation systems. By providing a pre-built, tested platform, this project reduces the cost, time, and technical barriers typically associated with developing complex multi-voltage control systems from the ground up. |
| R.A.T. App | This project showcases a proof-of-concept application with desktop and web components, designed to address the unique needs of hobby rodent breeders. It provides a functional and usable example of how data collection, visualization, and aggregation for animal lineage, genetic attributes, and breeding records can be streamlined. This project demonstrates the core features and potential of a complex rodent breeding management system, offering a solid foundation for future development. |
| Saliva Liquid Biopsy | Early on and accurate detection of precancerous cells and conditions is crucial in decreasing mortality from things that are being affected with the ovaries, skin, lungs, head, neck or even liver. The study investigates the realm of vast potential of saliva as a new method of a non-invasive biopsy to research and identify early set cancer markers, focusing on the role and idea of microRNAs which are stable and abundant indicators to help this process. We hypothesis and want to investigate the bloodstream which transports altered tumor cells also known as CTCs, cell-free nucleic acids, and extracellular vesicles from precancerous epithelial cells from salivary fluids. MicroRNA profiles are linked directly to periodontal disease, for example, which can serve as early onset detection of precancerous lesions. Saliva’s usefulness as well as its super complex position derives from oral tissues to blood to even the microbiome offers a highly promising idea to the use of the normal invasive biopsy methods. By examining this world of saliva through periodontal disease and prospects of cancer through microRNA profiling, this study looks for and aims to provide high insights and opens the ideas for affordable, patient centered, and for underserved communities in the world. |
| SecondWind | We developed SecondWind, a wind-powered charger designed for bicyclists to generate and store electrical energy while riding. This system addresses increasing reliance on electronic devices such as GPS trackers and smartphones, particularly during long commutes or remote rides where access to power sources is limited. By harnessing wind energy through a small turbine, our device provides a sustainable, passive charging solution that enhances both convenience and safety for cyclists, while also acting as an emergency power source in times of need. The charger converts mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical power, which is stored in a rechargeable battery. Secondary features include GPS tracking for location sharing and temperature sensing for environmental monitoring, controlled by a microcontroller and displayed via an OLED interface. The device is engineered to be compact and lightweight, ensuring minimal aerodynamic drag for the rider and ease of use. Experimental validation confirmed that our system meets essential performance goals. The wind turbine, with rotor diameters ranging from 3 to 6 inches, demonstrated power generation capabilities aligned with theoretical models. A 3-inch rotor achieved a max power output of 1.021W. Accurate and reliable GPS readings are attainable using the Adafruit Ultimate GPS module, which achieves an outdoor accuracy of within 5 meters. Additionally, temperature measurements validated the suitability of the DHT22 temperature and humidity sensor, which maintained an average absolute error of 0.25°C. These results indicate that our design is a viable renewable energy solution for cyclists and emergency applications. |
| Sheet Music Database App | Sheet music database web application, storing, managing, and serving relevant sheet music PDF documents to users. |
| Skateboard Tracker | As smart cities grow, public transportation must evolve to meet new demands. This project contributes to that development by integrating the rise of smart health devices, such as fitness watches, into personal transportation. Companies have advanced these devices, moving beyond basic walking data to more specialized technologies, including smart devices for bicycles. Building on these innovations, this project focuses on skateboarding, a less common mode of personal transport. It introduces a smart fitness device designed for skateboards, providing users with valuable insights into the health impacts of skateboarding. Additionally, the device offers enhanced security through GPS tracking and continuous video recording, ensuring both safety and data collection. |
| Smart Stepper Server | The Smart Stepper Server extends the original Smart Stepper shoe insert—designed to monitor children’s gait and provide feedback for toe walking—by implementing a centralized, secure backend for data management, authentication, and user access. Raw sensor data is transmitted via BLE from the shoe insert to a paired Bangle.js 2 smartwatch, relayed to the user’s smartphone, and then forwarded—with timestamps and optional location metadata—to remote servers. A SQL-based server stores and processes this data, while an HTML web portal and mobile application (Android) enable patients and medical professionals to view real‑time metrics, customizable goal‑tracking graphs, and raw data (admin only). Security is enforced through Transparent Database Encryption and a password management system. Admin functions include user account administration, password resets, and data CRUD operations. |
| Solar Panel Pinwheel Fixture | The Solar Panel Pinwheel Fixture project is the creation of an assembly that utilizes solar panels to collect solar energy from the sun. The project intends to maximize solar energy obtained from the sun by maximizing the amount of time the solar panel directly faces the sun. A light sensor and motors are utilized to guide and rotate the arms and base of the mechanism towards the direction of the sun at any time above the horizon. The provision of four solar panels contributed to a four solar panel design with a mechanism to compact and unfurl for ease of space, among other factors. As it is now, the project functions consist of opening and closing the pinwheel. |
| Solar Powered Desalination | Access to clean water is a critical challenge in regions with limited infrastructure and unreliable electricity. To address this, we developed a portable, solar-powered desalination system that efficiently produces potable water using solar concentration and automated sun-tracking technology. The parabolic mirror design focuses sunlight to evaporate saltwater, and the resulting vapor condenses into clean drinking water. A microcontroller-driven tracking system enhances energy capture by approximately 15%, while a built-in LCD provides real-time monitoring of water quality. Optimized for off-grid environments, the system operates independently of external electricity, making it well-suited for rural communities, emergency response, and remote locations. Weighing under 40 pounds and collapsing into a 5 ft × 2.5 ft footprint, it is easy to transport and set up. The 5ft diameter parabolic mirror produces approximately 1,500W with full sun exposure, which is the heat source for the system. Fully functional testing showed an optimal production of over 3 liters of potable water daily. Emphasizing sustainability, portability, and ease of use, the system offers a practical, affordable solution to improve water access in underserved areas. |
| Soulrend | Soulrend is a third-person, open-world style action-adventure game created using Unreal Engine 5. Featuring hack-and-slash combat mechanics like Souls-like games. The player controls Echo, a humanoid character equipped with dynamic cloth physics, and the ability to dodge, attack, jump, and equip different types of weapons. The game environment is built from scratch using Unreal's landscaping tools including assets and texture megascans from Quixel Bridge. The gameplay centers around combat, exploration, and character progression. Enemies range from humanoid knights to monstrous creatures and are designed with AI behaviors such as patrolling, chasing, and attacking. Utilizing UE5's Motion Warping technology, the enemies have precise animation targeting. Players can destroy breakable objects to gain loot and experience through soul collection. The visual effects in the game are created using the Niagara system and the audio effects are made via MetaSounds. Core gameplay features are implemented using C++, focusing on performance, reusability, and clean architecture with Unreal Engine's component-based design. |
| SplitScreen Duo | SplitScreen Duo is an innovative gaming device that allows variation in the way you play. No longer does a friend have to stand idle while you play on your new handheld, when they too can join in on the fun in a single action!
You can play in split mode, where two devices communicate wirelessly, allowing you to play with friends. You can also play in joint mode, which exposes a broader field of play by connecting the two halves of the SplitScreen Duo console.
Want to go solo and have some alone time? Snap them together! Did a friend come over, and would you like to have a competitive gaming session? Split it apart! |
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| The Synthifier | The Synthifier is a digital audio effects unit for the guitar. It combines a monophonic synthesizer and an overdrive unit in a single, small package. Guaranteed to be the loudest project at IDEAfest. |
| TripTelligent | TripTelligent is an app that will provide users with personalized travel itineraries based on their preferences, budget, and available time. It will leverage AI to recommend destinations, flights, hotels, and points of interest, simplifying the trip-planning process. Features will include simplistic and interactive UI, ability to create an account, ability to login, authentication, generating itineraries, storing itineraries, deleting itineraries, a live AI chatbot, and other features. The app will be developed for IOS using React Native and Expo. It will be simulated and tested using the built in IOS XCode simulator. |
| Tuned Mass Dampers (TMD) | The purpose of this Project is to demonstrate how a Tuned Mass Damper (TMD) works to reduce mechanical vibrations in structures. This demonstration was carried out by using two prototypes which represent structures on a smaller scale. Mechanical vibrations were recorded using accelerometers and linking them to vernier graphical analysis on a computer. Additionally, we adjusted some parameters of the TMD to display how it can be enhanced to further reduce mechanical vibrations. The results obtained in this study showed more uncontrolled mechanical vibrations throughout the system for a longer duration, whereas the mechanical vibrations could be controlled more when the TMD was implemented. The results show definitive proof that vibrations in the structure were reduced when the TMD was implemented compared to the structures without it. |
| VESTA | VESTA is a next-generation voice-controlled AI assistant housed in a spherical enclosure. It combines local voice processing (via Raspberry Pi 5) with advanced NLP (GPT-4 integration) to deliver context-aware conversations. Designed to address key issues in current voice assistants: limited context retention, privacy concerns, and non-intuitive interfaces. |
| Voltage Monitoring Device for Vehicle Batteries | A voltage monitoring device that measures the voltage and charging capabilities of a vehicle's battery through the car's cigarette lighter receptacle. |
