Setup
Amps
Volts
Watts
Daily Amp-hours @ 24 hr/d
Daily Watt-hours @ 24 hr/d
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v)
0.01
12.5
0.125
0.24
3
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T )
0.03
12.5
0.375
0.72
9
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) - NO GPS
0.135
12.5
1.6875
3.24
40.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + USB Hub
0.11
12.5
1.375
2.64
33
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) - NO GPS + USB Hub
0.225
12.5
2.8125
5.4
67.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) - NO GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x1)
0.305
12.5
3.8125
7.32
91.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) - NO GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x2)
0.405
12.5
5.0625
9.72
121.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) - NO GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x3)
0.49
12.5
6.125
11.76
147
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) - NO GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x4)
0.59
12.5
7.375
14.16
177
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS
0.145
12.5
1.8125
3.48
43.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub
0.24
12.5
3
5.76
72
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x1)
0.325
12.5
4.0625
7.8
97.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x2)
0.415
12.5
5.1875
9.96
124.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x3)
0.505
12.5
6.3125
12.12
151.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x4)
0.595
12.5
7.4375
14.28
178.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub + RTL-SDR (x1)
0.295
12.5
3.6875
7.08
88.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + BeagleBoneBlack(May-2017) + PPS-GPS + USB Hub + FCD ProPlus (x1) + RTL-SDR (x1)
0.395
12.5
4.9375
9.48
118.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT - Wi-Fi OFF
0.15
12.5
1.875
3.6
45
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi ON
0.165
12.5
2.0625
3.96
49.5
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi ON + FCD ProPlus (x1)
0.25
12.5
3.125
6
75
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi ON + FCD ProPlus (x2)
0.34
12.5
4.25
8.16
102
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi ON + FCD ProPlus (x3)
0.43
12.5
5.375
10.32
129
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi ON + FCD ProPlus (x4)
0.52
12.5
6.5
12.48
156
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi OFF + FCD ProPlus (x1)
0.24
12.5
3
5.76
72
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi OFF + FCD ProPlus (x2)
0.32
12.5
4
7.68
96
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi OFF + FCD ProPlus (x3)
0.41
12.5
5.125
9.84
123
Charge Controller(SS-10L-12v) + DC Buck converter(PYB10-Q24-S5-T ) + RaspberryPi3Bv1.2(Oct-2018) + GPS-HAT + Wi-Fi OFF + FCD ProPlus (x4)
0.5025
12.5
6.28125
12.06
150.75
Please note: This is guide is still in its draft stages. Some of the information presented here may be inaccurate.
Part | Description | Image |
---|---|---|
4'' Ground Anchor
Copper swage sleeve
Stainless Steel Carabiner - M6
Galvenized Steel Eye to Eye Turnbuckles - 5"
Stainless Steel Wire Rope - 3/32"
Stainless Steel Wire Rope Thimble - M3
Battery (AGM, ~100 Ah)
Battery (AGM, ~50 Ah)
Battery (LiFePo, ~100 Ah)
Charge Controller (SS-10L-12V)
Fused Battery Leads
Mounting hardware to attach solar panel
Solar Panel (160 Watts)
Solar Panel (80 Watts)
Spade Terminal Connectors
Solar panel wiring harness (MC4)
Aluminum angle iron (units in feet)
Nylon washer - 5/16"
Stainless steel hex bolt - 7/16" (head), 1" (length)
Stainless steel hex bolt - 7/16" (head), 2" (length)
Stainless steel lock washer - 5/16"
Stainless steel nuts - 7/16"
Stainless steel lock nuts - 7/16"
Stainless steel washer - 5/16"
Pipe Bushing
Pipe Elbow
Storage bin (Action Packer)
Mast Wall mount - 24-inch
Golden nugget bracketed tower section (16-gauge)
DMX 32-Foot Medium Duty Self-Supporting Tower
DMX 48-Foot Heavy Duty Self-Supporting Tower
Base plate (BP-125)
Base plate (DMXB)
Base plate (GNBP)
Climbing guard (DMX section 6)
Climbing guard (DMX section 4)
Climbing guard (CS-GN)
Concrete slab
DMX Concrete Base Stubs (CBS-04)
DMX Concrete Base Stubs (CBS-05)
DMX Concrete Base Stubs (CBS-08)
Drive stakes (DMBS)
Guy stations (GS-GN)
Mast - 40A
Masting (DM Mast)
Top kit (244A)
Tripod
Universal house Brackets (GNHB)
VMOT-3NF Antenna Assembly
Vertical Mounting Bracket for J166R-NF, 1.0" to 2.0"
FUNcube Dongle ProPlus
USB A Extender (6")
SMA male to N female bulkhead - 15 or 30 cm
N-type dust cap
9E166-NF 9-element Yagi antenna
Pre-existing tower structure
Laird YS4306
JU400-40NM-NM Coax jumper - 40' long N-male to N-male
RPi 4B (2 GB, 4 GB, 8 GB)
Terminal block (2-position)
16 AWG ring terminal connector
16 AWG, 2-conductor wiring (100 feet)
USB A to USB micro B
USB A inline switch
USB-A DC-DC buck converter (3 A)
Adafruit GPS Hat
Pelican Case - Protector 1150
Pelican Case - Protector 1400
Adafruit Feather with SMA (RFM69HCW 433 MHz)
RPi 4G/LTE Cellular Modem Kit - EG25-G (Global)
SensorStation (Wi-Fi)
NEMA Case (NBF-32318)
SensorStation (Cellular)
SensorStation
Cellular data for SensorGnome (SixFab; monthly)
Cellular data for SensorStation (CTT; monthly)
Iridium data for SensorStation (CTT; monthly)
AC Power supply for Raspberry Pi 3 (Micro USB)
AC Power supply for SensorStation
36-Foot Standard Duty Self-Supporting Tower
Expansion eye bolts
Wedge anchor (5/8" x 4 1/2")
Large washer (11/16" ID x 1 1/2" OD)
Solar Charge Controller for LiFePo4
Raspberry Pi 4 case
USB A to USB C
Solar Panel pole mount
GPS antenna
SMA to U.fl
CR1220 battery for GPS Hat
Dual port USB wall adapter
Recessed waterproof AC outlet
50-foot 12-gauge, 3-conductor heavy duty outdoor AC extension cable
PG13.5 cable gland
Galvenized Steel Jaw to Jaw Turnbuckles - 4.5"
Stainless Steel Quick Links (3/16")
Laird PLC1996
AC Power supply (USB-C; SensorGnome)
Yellow Split Wire Loom Tubing
Duct Seal
Spray Foam
Reflective thermal insulation
Foam board insulation
Aluminum Tape
In-line wire tensioner
Electrical tape
Cable ties
Cable tie mount
Self-tapping screws (#10 x 3/4")
Deck screws (treated wood)
Lag bolts (3/8" x 3 1/2")
Metal roofing screws (1 1/2")
Cable guides
Conduit clips (1")
Type N male crimp connectors for LMR 400
Heat shrink tubing
Wi-Fi Repeater
Wi-Fi Long Range Extender
Impact driver | Used for driving bolts and screws of all types and sizes |
Drill | Used for drilling holes |
Deep impact sockets, 1/2" drive (7/16”, 1/2", 9/16”) | Only 3 sizes needed. Important to get non-chrome plated since impact driver will cause them to chip. |
Mini screw driver set | Better to get individual screwdrivers than interchangeable bits since it's easy to loose pieces. |
Hole saw (2 1/2") | Important to get hole saw with the right-fitting shaft |
Hex socket bit (1/4" and 5/16") | Used with hose clamps (1/4") and self-tapping screws (5/16") |
Hex socket adapter (1/2") | Attaches to impact driver for use with deep impact sockets. |
Impact Bit Set | Mainly for Roberson's (square) and Phillip's (cross) bits. It's handy to have multiple of each on a holder like this (with a carabiner). |
Automatic wire strippers | There are two varieties that exist - either will work. |
Wire rope cutter | For cutting guy wire. Don't go cheap with these - get the expensive ones! |
Channel locks | Handy for all sorts of things. Get a brand name pair - non-brand versions can be very frustrating to use |
Wrenches (7/16”, 1/2", 9/16”) | Helpful to have in addition to the sockets. Don't get the ratcheting wrenches. |
Rotary Hammer | For drilling into rock or concrete. Fits SDS plus bits. |
Dewalt batteries (Spares) | Always have lots of spares ready and charged. |
SDS plus masonry bit (5/8” x 6") | For drilling in anchors to rock or concrete |
Swage tool | For crimping guy wire sleeves |
Bolt cutters | Sometimes bolts get cross-threaded and need to be cut off. |
Level | For making sure the tower structure is vertical. |
Compass or compass app on phone | To checking antenna directions. |
Mini sledge | To drive in anchors. Also helpful for moving stubborn housing brackets. |
Phillips (cross) screwdriver |
Drill bit kit (Cobalt) | For drilling pilot holes or bolt holes. |
Clear plastic tubing (3/8" , 12" long) | To clear dust from holes drilled into rock or concrete |
Safety Glasses | Use whenever using drill or rock hammer, or when working under someone. |
N-95 masks | Use whenever drilling into rock or concrete. |
Tape measure | For measuring!! |
In-line wire tensioner tool | Makes tensioning guy wires a whole lot easier. |
Ratchet (1/2" drive) | A backup for impact driver as well as in-line wire tensioner tool |
Coax Wire Stripper | Used for thinner coax cables, such as RG58 |
LMR400 Wire Stripper | Used exclusively for LMR400 |
Ratcheting Coax Crimper | For crimping on coax connectors |
Spade bits (1/2" and 1 1/2") | For drilling holes through walls to allow for AC extension cord (1/2") or coax cables (1 1/2"). |
Tool belt | There are several different styles - get one that suits you the best! |
Tool belt drill holster |
Tool box | For storing tools! |
Parts organiser | For sorting all the various nuts and bolts |
Utility Knife | Mainly to open boxes and packages |
Wire cutter | Snipping wires, cutting of cable tie ends, etc. |
Digital Multimeter | To check voltages of solar setup, continuity, and wire resistance. |
Contactless AC circuit tester | For checking if outlets are working and to see if there are wires within walls. |
USB to ethernet adapter | Needed for wired connection to SensorStation. May also be needed if laptop is missing Ethernet port. |
Ethernet cable | For wired connection to SensorGnome or SensorStation. |
USB flash drive | Used for downloading data or configuring Wi-Fi on SensorStations |
Soapstone Marker | To mark measurements on metal. Also called a welder's marker. |
Flagging tape | Can be helpful when transporting large items, also for flagging certain tools so it doesn't get lost in the field. |
NanoVNA | Used as an antenna analyser. Can check whether an antenna is damaged/unsuitable for use. |