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- | Each node can be configured for individual needs and available budget. A basic node will only provide connectivity features, a fully equipped node will offer complete communication and RF-/ | + | Each node can be configured for individual needs and available budget. A basic node will only provide connectivity features, a fully equipped node will offer complete communication and RF-/ |
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* Data Delivery and Tracker Platform for [[lab: | * Data Delivery and Tracker Platform for [[lab: | ||
+ | * Data/ | ||
* Environmental monitoring | * Environmental monitoring | ||
* WLAN mesh networking | * WLAN mesh networking | ||
* Possible hosting platform for [[http:// | * Possible hosting platform for [[http:// | ||
- | * Distributed SDR Grid (combined with RTL/ | + | * Distributed SDR Grid (combined with RTL/OsmoSDR/ |
* Combined Aperture Array Radio Telescope | * Combined Aperture Array Radio Telescope | ||
* Distributed Cube/ | * Distributed Cube/ | ||
* Possible hosting platform for [[http:// | * Possible hosting platform for [[http:// | ||
- | * Autonomous | + | * APT/NOAA reception |
* ADS-B Grid reception | * ADS-B Grid reception | ||
* POCSAG broadcasting | * POCSAG broadcasting | ||
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==== TP-Link TL-MR3020 ==== | ==== TP-Link TL-MR3020 ==== | ||
- | The TP-Link TL-MR3020 by itself consumes a maximum of **1.25W**. That totals at 30Wh per day and is, for the moment that is, the perfect choice for an independent, | + | The TP-Link TL-MR3020 by itself consumes a maximum of **1.25W**. That totals at 30Wh per day and is, for the moment that is, the perfect choice for an independent, |
^ Specs ^ ^ ^ | ^ Specs ^ ^ ^ | ||
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| Full Assembly Size | 60x62x17mm (incl. USB/LAN ports) |:::| | | Full Assembly Size | 60x62x17mm (incl. USB/LAN ports) |:::| | ||
| Orig. Case Size | 67x74x22mm |:::| | | Orig. Case Size | 67x74x22mm |:::| | ||
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+ | ==== GL-Inet-6416 ==== | ||
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+ | There is also the GL-Inet-6416a, | ||
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+ | * [[http:// | ||
+ | * [[http:// | ||
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+ | If you want to use an external antenna with the 6416, have a look at: | ||
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+ | [[mission: | ||
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+ | ==== GL-Inet AR300M ==== | ||
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+ | Gl-Inet has released a new model, the [[https:// | ||
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+ | If you're looking to build your own openwrt for the ar300m, you can use this repo: | ||
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+ | https:// | ||
==== Power & Performance Analysis ==== | ==== Power & Performance Analysis ==== | ||
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* **Mechanical PCB modification** | * **Mechanical PCB modification** | ||
Cut/file the edge of the PCB as shown in the image. Make sure that there is no connection left between the two golden strips at the edge. | Cut/file the edge of the PCB as shown in the image. Make sure that there is no connection left between the two golden strips at the edge. | ||
- | * **If you want to use a Pigtail**: | + | * **Option A: If you want to use a Pigtail**: |
Solder the center of RG-174 (or the like) coax cable to the left pad (connected to C43 - see Image) and the braid/ | Solder the center of RG-174 (or the like) coax cable to the left pad (connected to C43 - see Image) and the braid/ | ||
- | * **If you want to use a PCB Edge RP-SMA connector**: | + | * **Option B: If you want to use a PCB Edge RP-SMA connector**: |
Solder the center pin (round) to the left pad (connected to C43 - see Image) and the right pin of the connector to the right pad (GND). | Solder the center pin (round) to the left pad (connected to C43 - see Image) and the right pin of the connector to the right pad (GND). | ||
* **Finishing Up**: | * **Finishing Up**: | ||
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<WRAP round alert> | <WRAP round alert> | ||
- | There have been reports of EM related | + | There have been reports of EM related |
</ | </ | ||
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* ATMega328 based system control/ | * ATMega328 based system control/ | ||
* Modularized Firmware in C (one module per tasking option) | * Modularized Firmware in C (one module per tasking option) | ||
- | * Serial communication to ARM Host | + | * Serial communication to Host |
- | * Monitoring & controlling battery supply/low power shut down of ARM Host | + | * Monitoring & controlling battery supply/low power shut down of Host |
===== RF Tasking ===== | ===== RF Tasking ===== | ||
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==== MPPT Charge Controller ==== | ==== MPPT Charge Controller ==== | ||
- | In order to get familiar with MPPT battery charge controller | + | In order to get familiar with MPPT battery charge controller, it's planned |
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+ | <WRAP round tip> | ||
+ | Work on the new, extremely efficient and reliable maximum-power-point tracking, buck/boost solar charge controller has finally begun: [[lab: | ||
+ | </ | ||
==== Power Converter ==== | ==== Power Converter ==== | ||