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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)''' | ||
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| + | ===For ZTE ("telstra") dongle=== | ||
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| + | (via [https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/ZTE_MF_823_(Megafon_M100-3)_4G_Modem archlinux forum]) | ||
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| + | * Connect | ||
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| + | <code>http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=CONNECT_NETWORK</code> | ||
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| + | * autoconnect | ||
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| + | <code>http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=SET_CONNECTION_MODE&ConnectionMode=auto_dial</code> | ||
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| + | (via [http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/2135188 whirlpool forum]) | ||
| + | * Setup | ||
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| + | <code>http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=APN_PROC_EX&apn_action=save&apn_mode=manual&profile_name=Mobile Office&wan_dial=<WAN_DIAL_NUMBER. Ususally its *99#>&apn_select=manual&pdp_type=IPv4v6&pdp_select=auto&pdp_addr=&index=0&wan_apn=<YOUR ISPs APN>&ppp_auth_mode=none&ppp_username=&ppp_passwd=&dns_mode=auto&prefer_dns_manual=&standby_dns_manual=&ipv6_wan_apn=<YOUR ISPs APN>&ipv6_ppp_auth_mode=none&ipv6_ppp_username=&ipv6_ppp_passwd=&ipv6_dns_mode=auto&ipv6_prefer_dns_manual=0.0.0.0&ipv6_standby_dns_manual=0.0.0.0</code> | ||
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| + | * Media Centre setup | ||
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| + | <code>http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=SET_MESSAGE_CENTER&save_time=largest&MessageCenter=%2B<MESSAGE_CENTER_NUMER>&status_save=0&save_location=native</code> | ||
== Cost == | == Cost == | ||
~AU$524 + 19.90/month | ~AU$524 + 19.90/month | ||
Revision as of 00:05, 1 November 2014
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
(via archlinux forum)
- Connect
http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=CONNECT_NETWORK
- autoconnect
(via whirlpool forum)
- Setup
http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=APN_PROC_EX&apn_action=save&apn_mode=manual&profile_name=Mobile Office&wan_dial=<WAN_DIAL_NUMBER. Ususally its *99#>&apn_select=manual&pdp_type=IPv4v6&pdp_select=auto&pdp_addr=&index=0&wan_apn=<YOUR ISPs APN>&ppp_auth_mode=none&ppp_username=&ppp_passwd=&dns_mode=auto&prefer_dns_manual=&standby_dns_manual=&ipv6_wan_apn=<YOUR ISPs APN>&ipv6_ppp_auth_mode=none&ipv6_ppp_username=&ipv6_ppp_passwd=&ipv6_dns_mode=auto&ipv6_prefer_dns_manual=0.0.0.0&ipv6_standby_dns_manual=0.0.0.0
- Media Centre setup
http://192.168.0.1/goform/goform_set_cmd_process?goformId=SET_MESSAGE_CENTER&save_time=largest&MessageCenter=%2B<MESSAGE_CENTER_NUMER>&status_save=0&save_location=native
Cost
~AU$524 + 19.90/month
