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‎The LightPi

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2021-10-03T13:47:04Z

‎LightPi 2021

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2021-10-03T13:46:31Z

‎LightPi 2021

GuentherWuchterl at 13:44, 3 October 2021

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Nero2401 at 20:33, 10 August 2021

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Nero2401 at 20:32, 10 August 2021

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Nero2401 at 20:19, 10 August 2021

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Nero2401: /* Choosing a Raspberry Pi model */

2021-08-10T20:19:40Z

‎Choosing a Raspberry Pi model

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 Always use the most recent version!
 == Version v20170810 ==
-[[File:LightPi v20170810.zip|File:LightPi_v20170810.zip]]
+<strike>[[File:LightPi v20170810.zip|File:LightPi_v20170810.zip]]</strike>
 Improvements:
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 *Heartbeat files, uploaded to your google drive, providing a quick glance at the stations health
 == Version v20161115 ==

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 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;implemented as google drive uploader.
-*NTP synchronsiation (planned).
+*NTP synchronsiation (partially).
-*GPS synchronisation (planned).
+*GPS synchronisation (Yesss! Works now!).
-*On-site network service for data access (planned).
+*On-site network service for data access (Yesss! Works now!).
-*Independence of a central server infrastructure (design guideline).
+*Independence of a central server infrastructure.
 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Google drive support circumvents the need for having your own central server.

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 = LightPi 2021 =
-# [File:LightPi_Instructions_for_prebuilt_stations_compressed.pdf LightPi 2021 Anleitung (FL)]
+# [[File:LightPi Instructions for prebuilt stations compressed.pdf|LightPi 2021 Anleitung Instructions_for_prebuilt_stations_compressed.pdf LightPi 2021 Anleitung (FL)]]
 # [[File:LightPi Instructions for prebuilt stations compressed.pdf|LightPi 2021 Anleitung]]
 = Introduction =

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 = LightPi 2021 =
-# [File:LightPi Instructions for prebuilt stations compressed.pdf LightPi 2021 Anleitung (FL)]
+# [File:LightPi_Instructions_for_prebuilt_stations_compressed.pdf LightPi 2021 Anleitung (FL)]
 = Introduction =

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 == Version v20161115 ==
-[[File:LightPi v20161115.zip|File:LightPi_v20161115.zip]]
+<strike>[[File:LightPi v20161115.zip|File:LightPi_v20161115.zip]]</strike>
-First public version of LightPi.
+<strike>First public version of LightPi.</strike>
-Instructions inside.
+<strike>Instructions inside.</strike>
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 === Software ===
-*The Raspbian image file from&nbsp;[https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/&nbsp https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/]
+*<strike>The Raspbian image file from&nbsp;[https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/&nbsp https://www.raspberrypi.org/downloads/raspbian/]</strike>
 *If you are using Windows: Win32DiskImager
-&nbsp;
+&nbsp;<br/>Update 2021-08-10:&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/>Raspbian is now called Raspberry Pi OS, download here:&nbsp;[https://www.raspberrypi.org/software/operating-systems/ https://www.raspberrypi.org/software/operating-systems/<br/>I]&nbsp;do recommend the version "Raspberry Pi OS with desktop", since you get the nice GUI, without too much bloat.
 = Downloads =

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 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Minimum energy consumption: A+/Zero</span>
 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Maximum networking capability: &nbsp;3B</span>
-*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;"></span>
+<div><br/></div><div>Update 2021-08-11:&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div>See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi#Generations Raspberry Pi Generation Overview]: Apart from Raspberry Pi ''Pico'' (which is a totally different breed), every single RasPi-version is sufficient for our needs.<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Things to consider:&nbsp;</div>
 <div>Update 2021-08-11:&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div>See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi#Generations Raspberry Pi Generation Overview]: Apart from Raspberry Pi ''Pico'' (which is a totally different breed), every single RasPi-version is sufficient for our needs.<br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Things to consider:&nbsp;</div>
 *Not every model has WiFi (if you need it)
 *Be aware of the number of USB sockets you need (but a hub can help)
 *RasPi Zero (or Zero W/WH) has the lowest power consumption, but does require an OSB-OTG adapter
 *Most of my tests were done on models 1B and 3B/3B+
 <div><br/></div>
 &nbsp;

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 </div><div>Finding a source for the Raspberry Pis should not be difficult, as big electronics resellers (e.g. RS Components) have them listed. Usually the A/A+ models (and their cases) are harder to find, and the Zeros tend to be outsold.</div><div><br/></div><div>A suitable RTC module can be found here: [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-1PCS-DS3231-Real-Time-Clock-Module-forarduino-3-3V-5V-with-battery-For-Raspberry/32570116150.html [1]]</div><div><br/></div>
 === Choosing a Raspberry Pi model ===
-<div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;"></span>Update below.&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Some hints regarding the different models:</span></div>
+<div>Update below.&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Some hints regarding the different models:</span></div>
 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">All "B" models have 2+ USB ports, eliminating the need for an USB hub.</span>
 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Also, all "B" models come with an Ethernet port, the A/A+/Zero models do not have native networking capabilities.</span>
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 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">First generation RasPis (1A and 1B, or just "A" and "B") use full size SD cards, other models use MicroSD.</span>
 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Used first/second generation RasPis can be found very cheap on the internet.</span>
-<div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">The bottomline is:<br/></span></div>
+<div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">The bottomline is:</span><br/></div>
 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Minimum energy consumption: A+/Zero</span>
 *<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Maximum networking capability: &nbsp;3B</span>
-<div>Update 2021-08-11:&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div>See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi#Generations Raspberry Pi Generation Overview]: Apart from Raspberry Pi ''Pico'' (which is a totally different breed), every single RasPi-version is sufficient for our needs. <br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Things to consider:&nbsp;</div>
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;"></span>
 *Not every model has WiFi (if you need it)
 *Be aware of the number of USB sockets you need (but a hub can help)

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 </div><div>Finding a source for the Raspberry Pis should not be difficult, as big electronics resellers (e.g. RS Components) have them listed. Usually the A/A+ models (and their cases) are harder to find, and the Zeros tend to be outsold.</div><div><br/></div><div>A suitable RTC module can be found here: [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-1PCS-DS3231-Real-Time-Clock-Module-forarduino-3-3V-5V-with-battery-For-Raspberry/32570116150.html [1]]</div><div><br/></div>
 === Choosing a Raspberry Pi model ===
-<div>Some hints regarding the different models:</div>
+<div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;"></span>Update below.&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Some hints regarding the different models:</span></div>
-*All "B" models have 2+ USB ports, eliminating the need for an USB hub.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">All "B" models have 2+ USB ports, eliminating the need for an USB hub.</span>
-*Also, all "B" models come with an Ethernet port, the A/A+/Zero models do not have native networking capabilities.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Also, all "B" models come with an Ethernet port, the A/A+/Zero models do not have native networking capabilities.</span>
-*Model 3 B even has it's own onboard WiFi adapter.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Model 3 B even has it's own onboard WiFi adapter.</span>
-*The Models A+/Zero have the lowest power consumption - ideal for off-grid stations.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">The Models A+/Zero have the lowest power consumption - ideal for off-grid stations.</span>
-*Model Zero has no fullsized USB port, thus needing an USB-OTG adapter.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Model Zero has no fullsized USB port, thus needing an USB-OTG adapter.</span>
-*First generation RasPis (1A and 1B, or just "A" and "B") use full size SD cards, other models use MicroSD.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">First generation RasPis (1A and 1B, or just "A" and "B") use full size SD cards, other models use MicroSD.</span>
-*Used first/second generation RasPis can be found very cheap on the internet.
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Used first/second generation RasPis can be found very cheap on the internet.</span>
-<div>&nbsp;</div><div>The bottomline is:<br/></div>
+<div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="color:#a9a9a9;">The bottomline is:<br/></span></div>
-*Minimum energy consumption: A+/Zero
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Minimum energy consumption: A+/Zero</span>
-*Maximum networking capability: &nbsp;3B
+*<span style="color:#a9a9a9;">Maximum networking capability: &nbsp;3B</span>
-<div>&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div>
+<div>Update 2021-08-11:&nbsp;</div><div><br/></div><div>See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raspberry_Pi#Generations Raspberry Pi Generation Overview]: Apart from Raspberry Pi ''Pico'' (which is a totally different breed), every single RasPi-version is sufficient for our needs. <br/></div><div><br/></div><div>Things to consider:&nbsp;</div>
 &nbsp;