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* Someone suggested [http://www.citytechnology.com.au/store/ubiquiti/ubiquiti-2.4ghz Ubiquiti range]. Not sure what is required | * Someone suggested [http://www.citytechnology.com.au/store/ubiquiti/ubiquiti-2.4ghz Ubiquiti range]. Not sure what is required | ||
[http://www.telcoantennas.com.au/site/dc-dc-passive-power-over-ethernet-injector-12vdc-24vdc 12v PoE] | [http://www.telcoantennas.com.au/site/dc-dc-passive-power-over-ethernet-injector-12vdc-24vdc 12v PoE] | ||
| + | [http://dl.ubnt.com/datasheets/nanobeam/NanoBeam_DS.pdf 8W or 6W max power] | ||
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* Or [http://www.dx.com/p/comfast-cf-2414e-2-4ghz-14dbi-sma-outdoor-directional-wi-fi-flat-panel-antenna-white-165813#.VDs2Ro2SySc cheap directional WiFi from dx.com] (AU$32.05 x 2) If it is supported by Pi linux? | * Or [http://www.dx.com/p/comfast-cf-2414e-2-4ghz-14dbi-sma-outdoor-directional-wi-fi-flat-panel-antenna-white-165813#.VDs2Ro2SySc cheap directional WiFi from dx.com] (AU$32.05 x 2) If it is supported by Pi linux? | ||
'''* Or use a Huawei 3G modem (e.g. from Optus) [http://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/how-setup-usb-3g-modem-raspberry-pi-using-usbmodeswitch-and-wvdial setting up Pi with 3G USB modem] , with a [http://www.amaysim.com.au/mobile-plans/amaysim-mobile-broadband cheap Amaysim account] (AU$40 + AU$19.90/month)''' | '''* Or use a Huawei 3G modem (e.g. from Optus) [http://www.thefanclub.co.za/how-to/how-setup-usb-3g-modem-raspberry-pi-using-usbmodeswitch-and-wvdial setting up Pi with 3G USB modem] , with a [http://www.amaysim.com.au/mobile-plans/amaysim-mobile-broadband cheap Amaysim account] (AU$40 + AU$19.90/month)''' | ||
Revision as of 13:44, 17 February 2015
Contents
Platform
Based on Raspberry Pi Pirate Box
- See Local_APs
- Possibly need Arduino Nano to link with dust? (AU$8.95)
Enclosure
- Large ABS IP66 Enclosure AU$30
Indicator
- 12v safety light to be visible in Kandos: from ebay? or deal extreme (AU$6.72)
Sensors
- Webcam 1080p night vision for pi (AU$37.90)
camera info, low-level interfacing
- Air Quality (AU$29.89): using dust detector, based on DustDuino 2 example, usage discussion and code, table of air particle sizes, discussion of ppd42 and ppd60, Cheaper PPD42NJ
Power
- possible deep-cycle battery (12v 12AH) (AU$58.52)
- Better SLA Deep-Cycle Gel Battery - 26Ah (AU$129)
- 100W solar panel (AU$125)
- 12V 8A Water Resistant PWM Solar Charge Controller (AU$49.95)
Connection
- Someone suggested Ubiquiti range. Not sure what is required
- Or cheap directional WiFi from dx.com (AU$32.05 x 2) If it is supported by Pi linux?
* Or use a Huawei 3G modem (e.g. from Optus) setting up Pi with 3G USB modem , with a cheap Amaysim account (AU$40 + AU$19.90/month)
For ZTE ("telstra") dongle
- Configure on windows machine
- add
auto eth1
iface eth0 inet to /etc/network/interfaces file
Cost
~AU$524 + 19.90/month
