Difference between revisions of "Hardware: Overview"
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It is available at cost plus a voluntary contribution to the Center for Honeybee Research, a 501(c)(3) organization, to help cover R&D expenses. The kit currently contains the specialized, hard to find or special order items: | It is available at cost plus a voluntary contribution to the Center for Honeybee Research, a 501(c)(3) organization, to help cover R&D expenses. The kit currently contains the specialized, hard to find or special order items: | ||
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#Four matched 50 kg Class C3 load cells | #Four matched 50 kg Class C3 load cells | ||
#One HX711 ADC board (soldering required) | #One HX711 ADC board (soldering required) | ||
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Only common tools are needed for construction, hack saw, drill, center punch, wrenches, screw drivers, soldering iron.<br> | Only common tools are needed for construction, hack saw, drill, center punch, wrenches, screw drivers, soldering iron.<br> | ||
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[[Media:Chesick scale costs.pdf|'''Parts List''']] | [[Media:Chesick scale costs.pdf|'''Parts List''']] | ||
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[[New_Developer_Kit|'''New Interface Board''']] | [[New_Developer_Kit|'''New Interface Board''']] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 7 April 2016
Note - Some Information May be Out of Date
An early goal of Hivetool was to develop a $50 scale, that being accomplished..
The latest components are available as a kit with matched load cells, sensor interface board, software image.
This new design may approach $150 depending on options.
The developers kit is available to
- Get beta units in the field for testing and refinement.
- Gather user feedback, and
- Provide a platform to foster open source community development.
It is available at cost plus a voluntary contribution to the Center for Honeybee Research, a 501(c)(3) organization, to help cover R&D expenses. The kit currently contains the specialized, hard to find or special order items:
- Four matched 50 kg Class C3 load cells
- One HX711 ADC board (soldering required)
Only common tools are needed for construction, hack saw, drill, center punch, wrenches, screw drivers, soldering iron.
The rest of the materials, load cell rails or frame, enclosure, power supply may be obtained locally or from online suppliers.
- Sensors:
- Weight
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Lumens
- Rain Gage
- Battery Voltage
- Raspberry Pi Model 2B+ recommended.
- 16 Gig Micro SD card class 10 min.
- Hivetool & Raspbian Linux software image.
- PiCam Video Camera (Optional)
- Communication - Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Cellular Modem
- Power Options:
- AC Adapter (5V 2A Phone charger)
- Sensor Board 12 V .25A
- 30-50W Solar Panel, 12V Deep Cycle Battery
- See parts List for Identity & sources
- Register Hivetool to get Free Internet Data Access
