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==Platform==  
 
==Platform==  
Desktop, laptop or Raspberry Pi will work.
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Desktop, laptop or Raspberry Pi will work. We seem to be moving to a standard model based on the Raspberry Pi: a solar powered, wi-fi connected, web appliance.
  
We seem to be moving to a standard model, a solar powered, wi-fi, web appliance, based on the Raspberry Pi.
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==Remote Into Raspberry Pi==
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Monitoring stations will by necessity be out in the weather, which requires that they be sealed from the elements. However, this makes them difficult to access if you want to make any changes to the software or just log in to check on things. [[Remote_Access|This guide]] goes over different methods of connecting to your Pi without plugging anything in.
  
 
==Power Supply==
 
==Power Supply==
  
AC Power. Running from AC power mains is probably the least expensive but not the safest, nor does it provide the most protection from lightningAt the minimum, use a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) and make sure the AC connections are well taped up and waterproof or the GFI will trip when it rains.
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AC power is the least expensive but not the safest, nor does it provide lightning protection.  Use a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) and make sure the AC connections are well taped up and waterproof or the GFI will trip when it rains.
  
Solar.  Solar power will nearly double the cost of the system and requires more work in wiring the power supply and battery charger. We are trying to reduce the cost of the battery and solar panel by minimizing the system's power consumption.
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Solar power will nearly double the cost of the system and requires more work in wiring the power supply and battery charger. The cost of the battery and solar panel can be reduced by minimizing the system's power consumption.
  
 
==Resources==
 
==Resources==
 
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#[[Frameless_Scale|Build a scale]] based on the Pi and HX711 (latest).
#[[Manual: Model A|Instruction Manual for the Model A POE.]] Developed for the [[South Carolina Hive Instrumentation Project]]  
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#[[Interface the DCT HX711 to Pi|Build a scale]] based on the Pi and HX711 (old).
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#[[NAPAPi|Build a scale]] based on the Pi and PhidgetBridge AD7193.
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#[[Solar Design]] construction notes.
 
#[[load hivetool on the Pi|How to load hivetool on the Pi]] provides detailed software installation instructions.
 
#[[load hivetool on the Pi|How to load hivetool on the Pi]] provides detailed software installation instructions.
#[[Solar Design]] construction notes.
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#[[Scale_Communication|Scale Communication Help.]]
#[[Interface the DCT HX711 to Pi|Build a scale]] base on the Pi.
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#[[Manual: Model A|User Manual for the Model A POE.]] Developed for the [[South Carolina Hive Instrumentation Project]]
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#[[Troubleshooting|Troubleshooting Guide]]

Latest revision as of 09:38, 19 February 2020

How to build a hive monitoring system.

Platform

Desktop, laptop or Raspberry Pi will work. We seem to be moving to a standard model based on the Raspberry Pi: a solar powered, wi-fi connected, web appliance.

Remote Into Raspberry Pi

Monitoring stations will by necessity be out in the weather, which requires that they be sealed from the elements. However, this makes them difficult to access if you want to make any changes to the software or just log in to check on things. This guide goes over different methods of connecting to your Pi without plugging anything in.

Power Supply

AC power is the least expensive but not the safest, nor does it provide lightning protection. Use a Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) and make sure the AC connections are well taped up and waterproof or the GFI will trip when it rains.

Solar power will nearly double the cost of the system and requires more work in wiring the power supply and battery charger. The cost of the battery and solar panel can be reduced by minimizing the system's power consumption.

Resources

  1. Build a scale based on the Pi and HX711 (latest).
  2. Build a scale based on the Pi and HX711 (old).
  3. Build a scale based on the Pi and PhidgetBridge AD7193.
  4. Solar Design construction notes.
  5. How to load hivetool on the Pi provides detailed software installation instructions.
  6. Scale Communication Help.
  7. User Manual for the Model A POE. Developed for the South Carolina Hive Instrumentation Project
  8. Troubleshooting Guide