PLANT FRIENDS MKII

BASESTATION
ENCLOSURE

Let's build a home for the Raspberry Pi and Moteino! These are the pieces.

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We'll start with the bottom and work our way up. Take two of this piece.

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And connect it to the bottom panel like so. The pieces should snap together. Might require some force but don't over do it.

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Then a second one like this. The Raspberry Pi will slide into the slits and hold the Pi in place.

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Take two of these supports.

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Connect it to the bottom panel.

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Take these supports:

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Attach it to the bottom like so.

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Your bottom panel should now look like this.

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Lets do a test fit with the Pi. Put the Pi on the supports.

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Slide the board into the slits.

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Everything fits! Lets continue. Attach the right side panel. Make sure the orientation is correct!

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Now the front panel.

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The left side panel.

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The back panel.

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Lets put the Pi in the case.

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Use this to secure the Pi to the case.

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The second one goes here.

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Test the lid.

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The tabs on the lid extend out to allow easy access.

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We'll add the feet. Take these.

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And attach it to the bottom like so.

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Lets add the USB cable.

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You should have one of these left.

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Attach it to the remaining slot. This will act as a cable relief.

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Add the gateway Moteino and the LED.

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Put the lid back on and plug it in!

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DONE!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Intro & BOM

2. Sensor Node Hardware

3. Sensor Node Software

4. Sensor Node Enclosure

5. Basestation Hardware & Software

6. Basestation Enclosure

7. The Mobile App

8. Notes & Thoughts

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