2008base

Base station has major task of running network code at noon every day and gathering up all the new probe data. Then sending it to UK (this time via GPRS).

• file format for schedule - for easy upload and install
• stay-awake and forced-Wake-up technique?
• laptop coms - usb net with serial backup
• sort out peli case
• mini-box for gumsense
• test gum connector stability
• CF for store - need new one
• GPRS cabling & code
• New base inteface PCB
  • 12V/batV "relay" for GPS and GSM switching (use GPIO) - all on new PCB
  • bat volts: use msp adc channel
• wind generator - mount, buy regulator, cabling
• "antenna frame" pyr or shed?
• gum self diagnostics? can we detect full disk etc?
• Temp Hum sensor - SHT + new simple enclosure.
• ssh keys on login - and ssh tunnel

Also need to make a simple gum designed to fixed control dgps (and find location!). Need antenna mount stuff for outside. Mains adaptor/s. Gum prob has to start/stop gps recordings to prevent flash fill-up.