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Monitoring station for Underground Cold Storage (Connectors and enclosures - extra credit blog 4)

JWx

Introduction. This blog part will be about connector and enclosure parameters. As I have written, I plan to make comparison between three different enclosures - all rated at some level of water resistance. Enclosures The project involves three test e...
- 17 May 2023
Panda Enclosure - Extra Credit Blog #4 - Submersion Test Setup

ralphjy

There is just over 2 weeks left for this challenge and I'm somewhat behind schedule. I had hoped to be doing immersion (submersion) leakage tests this past weekend, but I've been helping my son work on his house and I've also been waiting for t...
- 15 May 2023
E.W.C Blog 2 - Demo

me_Cris

Hello everyone!I managed to work with this LattePanda board. I like it, it's getting more and more interesting. I used an external monitor with VGA input but for which I used an HDMI adapter. Unfortunately, it is a small monitor, a bit old, it is sui...
- 15 May 2023
Monitoring station for Underground Cold Storage (Sensors - extra credit blog 3)

JWx

Sensor design Sensor construction requirements As it was described in the first part of my project blog, I want to build a central monitoring station and several sensors installed in different enclosures, gathering data for further analysis. Using th...
- 8 May 2023
Sub-Surface WebCam

dougw

I am really late getting started on this project - struggling to get healthy enough to work on it, but I am determined to get it done even though I will probably need to reduce the scope a bit.. The Plan The plan is to take advantage of the clear lid...
- 7 May 2023
Panda Enclosure - Extra Credit Blog #3 - Sensor Software Development

ralphjy

I am making good progress toward completing the sensor software that I need for my thermal and submersion testing. I thought it would be a good time to elaborate what I am doing. The final implementation details and code will be covered i...
- 5 May 2023
Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors #2 The Connectors and Enclosure

fyaocn

The Connectors and Enclosure Table of Contents 1 The Arrival of Kits 2 Enclosures 3 Connectors 4 The LattePanda V1 Single Board Computer 1 The Arrival of Kits With reference to the first Intro blog Experimenting with Waterproof Con...
- 29 Apr 2023
Panda Enclosure - Extra Credit Blog #2 - Wiring the Connectors

ralphjy

For my project I am using 4 of the 7 connectors in the kit. 3 of those connectors will require wiring of an adapter to the panel connector and 2 of them will also require wiring to the mating connector. This post details how the connector...
- 28 Apr 2023
Monitoring station for Underground Cold Storage (Monitoring station, add METAR weather reports - extra credit blog 2)

JWx

Monitoring station preparation In this blog entry we will focus on preparing our monitoring station. In previous part we have reinstalled LattePanda with Ubuntu Linux 16.04 , now it's time for some customization. First of all, let's cha...
- 28 Apr 2023
E.W.C Blog 1: The kit is here!

me_Cris

Hello I also received the kit for this with waterproof connectors. The package arrived without damages, I think I received all the parts from the list, I'm not sure if I should have received some screws for mounting for the RJ45 jack. I don't think i...
- 23 Apr 2023
Monitoring station for Underground Cold Storage (The kit, a box, OS reinstall - extra credit blog 1)

JWx

14.IV, after minor delay caused by custom's clearance procedure, I have received package containing my challengers kit. Everything was prepared by E14 personnel, shipping procedure was straightforward and required only minimal engagement on receiver'...
- 21 Apr 2023
SRS1 - Blog 1 - Project Idea

milosrasic98

SRS1 - Project Idea 1. Introduction Hi! This will be my first blog for the Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors Design Challenge. My kit is currently in customs here, but to meet the deadline for the first introductory blog, I’ll give a sho...
- 19 Apr 2023
Panda Enclosure - Extra Credit Blog #1 - Setting up the lattePanda

ralphjy

Unboxing The lattePanda was included in the shipping box with the enclosure and the various connectors of the challenge kit. It was packaged in a small sturdy box (4.5"x3.75"x1.25") covered by a sleeve. Just 3 items snugly fitted in ...
- 18 Apr 2023
Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors #1 Introductory Blog

fyaocn

1 Waterproof Connectors This experiment challenge is about the following waterproof connectors, 1. MRU-AF41-2020 USB Type A Sealed Connector 2. MRU-AM21-4000 USB Type A Sealed Connector 3. M...
- 15 Apr 2023
5 More Days to Post Introductory Blog for Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors

rscasny

One of the participants just got his kit delivered yesterday. So, I have extended the posting of the first introductory blog from April 14th to April 19th. There will be no other extensions. Remember, the blog is worth 60 points. On April 19th at 1...
- 14 Apr 2023
Weather Station: Intro

charlieo21

My experiment consist in design and build a weather station. Using the LattePanda, I´ll setup a weather monitor station, integration air quality, temperature, humidity and UV sensor. The information from the sensor will be sent to the cloud, th...
- 14 Apr 2023
Panda Enclosure - Introductory Blog

ralphjy

I've deployed a few outdoor projects in the past with moderate success using IP65 enclosures. In the Pacific Northwest we have quite a bit of rain during the year, so I have an interest in waterproof enclosures and connectors. My prev...
- 13 Apr 2023
Monitoring station for Underground Cold Storage (Intro)

JWx

I have recently started installing IT infrastructure in old agricultural buildings - including traditional style fruit cold storage cellar (underground, cold, very high humidity). Ideal environment conditions for storing - for example - apples are r...
- 12 Apr 2023
1 More Day to Enroll in Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors

rscasny

Enrollment ends in 1 day. If you are interested in participating in his program, make sure you set some time aside to complete the application entry. On March 23rd, I will begin reviewing the applications. Randall --element14
- 21 Mar 2023
10 More Days to Enroll in Experimenting with Waterproof Connectors

rscasny

Enrollment ends in 10 days. If you are interested in participating in his program, make sure you set some time aside to complete the application entry. On March 16th, I will begin reviewing the applications. Here are the important dates:...
- 6 Mar 2023