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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 | ||
* 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] and [https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2012/07/3g-internet-on-raspberry-pi-success/ another using script], with a [http://www.amaysim.com.au/mobile-plans/amaysim-mobile-broadband cheap Amaysim account] (AU$30 + AU$9.50/month) | ||
Revision as of 06:59, 14 October 2014
Contents
Platform
Based on Raspberry Pi Pirate Box
- Raspberry Pi
- Raspberry Pi ABS case
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)
- Air Quality (AU$29.89): using dust detector, based on DustDuino 2 example, usage discussion and code, table of air particle sizes
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 and another using script, with a cheap Amaysim account (AU$30 + AU$9.50/month)
