I had a co-worker send me the link for the RPi. For 35 bucks, that would be a nice little project.
I've always wanted a Seismic type monitor.
The idea. A Seismic monitor, powered by battery/solar, buried, with hourly updates and live monitoring.
As most ideas come, i knew I needed some things.
- Raspberry Pi
- Accelerometer
- Battery Pack
- Solar Panel
- Wi-fi
- Waterproof Container
Site:
I live in the metro of Oklahoma City, so burying the device at my Apartment complex is out 
. I have family that live in rural areas, that have wi-fi networks, that would be a perfect site for the project. These locations have had seismic events in the past and would have some in the future. If I can figure this project out, i make more for multiple stations for other locations.
Raspberry:
The RPi is up and running. SSH and TightVNC has been tested successfully.
Still need to find or develop software to display and send updates to a webpage.
Accelerometer:
I have been researching an Accelerometer and I think I will do the ADXL345BCCZ.ADXL345BCCZ. 3-axis. Not really good at soldering, but this is a learning exp. Probably use a project board first.
Battery Pack:
I thought about using a 12v lawn mower battery, I think it would be sufficient to power at night.
Solar Panel:
I have been researching panels that should work even on cloudy winter months. Need to have a charge controller to keep the battery topped off and not overcharge it.
Wi-fi:
I figure I would use an USB dongle with a connection to be able extend to/or near the solar power for reception.
Waterproof Container:
Not sure on this part yet I though of using a 4 inch pvc pipe with a threaded cap on both ends, and sink it down 3 or 4 feet in the ground. Researching still.