Cliff base-station

Platform

clone Pi SD card images

setup camera and such

• upload data to server via: http://digitalembassy.mesh/data/sensors/logData.php?basestation=3&type=dust&value=200.2324

Based on Raspberry Pi Pirate Box

• See Local_APs
• Possibly need Arduino Nano to link with dust? (AU$8.95)

Local connectivity

Have to get around AP redirection code:

For the moment: set up hidden SSID KandosData, add "scan_ssid=1" to /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf"

Frequency Research

• Telstra site license
• Telstra Kandos

different from 5Ghz

Enclosure

Battery dimensions: 165(W) x 172(D) x 130 (H)mm

• Large ABS IP66 Enclosure AU$30
• Better boxAU$60

Indicator

• 12v safety light to be visible in Kandos: this?

Sensors

• Weather station SparkFun
• Webcam 1080p night vision for pi (AU$37.90)

camera info, low-level interfacing

• Run from Arduino Nano and breadboard at moment, with Python Serial comms. Working light on for main basestation.

• Cheaper dust: Optical Dust Sensor - GP2Y1010AU0F sparkfun guide element14 buyhookup information for arduino

• DHT11 or DHT22 for humidity and temp: arduino DHTxx library

Power

• SLA Deep-Cycle Gel Battery - 26Ah (AU$129)
• 100W solar panel (AU$125)
• 12V 8A Water Resistant PWM Solar Charge Controller (AU$49.95)

How will it fair? Solar calculator suggests okay.

Connection

• Someone suggested Ubiquiti range. Not sure what is required

12v PoE 8W or 6W max power

Cost

~AU$524 + 19.90/month