Instructions

On this page the articles, which are to explain the do-it-yourself work, are linked. The manuals are organized into two sections: hardware and software manuals.

Installing the hardware

1. Define decision for desired structure
   • Stand-alone power supply with solar and rechargeable battery
   • Time and power control via Witty Pi Mini (optional)
   • Does my apiary have WLAN on site or do I need a surf stick?
2. Selection of desired sensors
   1. Humidity & Temperature: DHT22/DHT11
   2. Breeding section temperature: DS18b20
   3. Air Pressure & Quality: BME680
   4. Weight measurement
      • HX711
      • Selecting the load cell
      • Select / purchase the hive chassis
      • Calibrating Weight in Maintenance Mode
3. Order components: Shopping list
4. Inserting or soldering components: Plug-in diagram
   • Structure of the sensors (video tutorial ?)
5. Configuring the Surfstick and the SIM card
6. Download firmware (image) and write to memory card
   • Video instructions: write firmware to Memory card?
7. Build waterproof housing for outdoor installation
   • We are happy about every creative realization. Just send us pictures of your construction to [email protected] 🙂
   • Link to Gallery

Instructions for the software

1. How and where is the measurement data stored?
2. Create and configure your ThingSpeak account
3. Configuring HoneyPi via Maintenance Mode
   • Setting ThingSpeak and DHT22 in the web interface
   • Setting Sensors in Maintenance Mode (Video Guide ?)
4. Set up “Smart Extensions”
   • Set swarm alarm on ThingSpeak
   • Push notifications via IFTTT
5. Our HoneyPi Apps
   • Android App
   • iOS- and Web-App