Urban sensor kit

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Version 1:

Parts List

  • 1 x Arduino Deumilanove
  • 1 x Light Sensor
  • 1 x Sound Sensor
  • 1 x Movement Sensor
  • 1 x Temperature Sensor
  • 1 x Electromagnetism Sensor
  • Wood Case (laser cut)
  • Wire
  • Resistors


Urban Sensing Kit sm.png IMG 6540 sm.jpg

Goals for version 2

1. Find sensors who’s data can be easily read and translated to useful units (sound sensor - dB) 2. Autonomy of kit: GPS Unit, On Board Data Logger, Battery - Solar Kit? -9V Battery?

Option 1: Ladyada Datalogging Shield + GPS Antena

Datalogging Shield: $19.50 http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_21&products_id=98 GPS Antena: $60 http://www.adafruit.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=99&zenid=81afc967efbe914e06705a35e5c900da Shipping: $15, $39 Total: $94.50 / €70, $118.5 / €88

Option 2A: Libelium GPS Module + FTDI USB Converter

Libelium GPS Module: €42 http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/shop/arduino/gps-module-for-arduino.html GPS Antena: €8 http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/internal-gps-antenna.html FTDI USB: £17.50 - €20.5 http://apple.clickandbuild.com/cnb/shop/ftdichip?op=catalogue-products-null&prodCategoryID=53&title=VDIP1 Total: €70.5

Option 2B: Libelium GPS Module + Libelium MicroSD card Module

Libelium GPS Module: €42 http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/shop/arduino/gps-module-for-arduino.html GPS Antena: €8 http://www.cooking-hacks.com/index.php/internal-gps-antenna.html Libelium Micro SD Module: €20 Total: €70 Tax: €12.6 €82.60

Option 3: Sparkfun GPS kit + some Data Storage:

http://www.littlebirdelectronics.com/products/GPS-Shield-Retail.html Sparkfun GPS Kit Retail: $100

3. Additional Sensors: Air Quality / Water Measurement

4. Size / Packaging

5. Visual Feedback (Tenemos en el Fab Lab)