Author Archives: Javan
Es gibt eine großartige Neuigkeit! Michael Drewitz hat die vergangenen Monate damit verbracht eine neue HoneyPi Platine zu entwerfen. Sie ist aus eurem Feedback entstanden. Generell ist es für den HoneyPi Versuchsaufbau nicht notwendig aufwendige Lötarbeiten zu verrichten oder eine Platine zu verwenden. Dies wird in diesem Beitrag erläutert. Jedoch vereinfacht die Platine das Anschließen der Sensoren durch… Read More »
Wer sein Bienenvolk im Blick haben möchte, der setzt auf eine Stockkarte. Beep.nl ist eine kostenfreie App, mit der die Bienenvölker verwaltet werden können. Außerdem können dort auch direkt Messdaten visualisiert werden. Aufgrund der hohen Kompatibilität von unserem HoneyPi Messsystem ist es auch möglich, die Messdaten zur Beep.nl App zu übertragen. Dies ist völlig losgelöst von unseren HoneyPi… Read More »
Wird der Raspberry Pi über eine 12V Batterie mit Strom versorgt, so kann mit dem Modul PCF8591 ? die Spannung der Batterie gemessen werden. Das Modul kostet nur ca. 5 Euro. Dies hat den Vorteil, dass man weiß wie viel Spannung in der Batterie verbleibt. Außerdem kann man auch die Eingangsspannung des Solarpanels damit messen. Der PCF8591 verwendet,… Read More »
You can download v1.0 firmware here and then load it onto your SD card New features and improvements Multiple Thingspeak channels can be set up so that multiple hives can be monitored with one Raspberry Pi If the Raspberry Pi is connected to your LAN it will stay continuously connected even when maintenance mode is started. There is… Read More »
Thingiverse is a platform where models can be uploaded for 3D printing. To do this, you can design a shape with a modeling program and then “print” it in plastic with a 3D printer. Some hobbyists already have their own 3D printers at home. Otherwise, there are also online services that take over the printing for you and… Read More »
This article shows the wiring of cheaper “half bridge load cells” (YZC-161E). Such half bridge weight sensors are available on Ebay partly even together with a HX711 for only 9€. On Amazon they cost about 13€ ? Quality At constant temperatures, these sensors work okay, but these cheap sensors show a so-called temperature drift. This means that the… Read More »
New features Offline measurements. If you do not have an internet connection or would like to have an additional CSV file, this is now possible. The CSV file can even be imported into the ThingSpeak Channel and visualized by our Web/iOS app. Support of the optional timer module WittyPi System updates. The memory card does not have to… Read More »
Each Raspberry Pi has 40 PINs to which sensors can be connected. This can be done simply by using connectors such as the “jumper cables”, which cost just a few cents. The sensors can be plugged into a so-called “breadboard”. A basic package can be found on Amazon ? (The package just as a clue, there is a… Read More »
Many beekeepers see the greatest challenge in the construction of the beehive’s weighing frame. As our picture gallery shows, there are many racks suitable for reproduction. In addition, our Facebook group also allows an exchange/trade among each other. In this article I would like to introduce the possibility to build your own scale rack. Otherwise there is the… Read More »
Currently still in BETA test. Therefore we are looking forward to your feedback. Besides our Android App we now also have an App for iOS devices. With the LIVE display the current temperature and the weight of the bee colony can be constantly checked from the smartphone. The “HoneyPi Dashboard” app runs as a web page in the… Read More »
The HoneyPi measurement system uses the ThingSpeak platform to store the data. ThingSpeak is open source and specializes in storing all measurement data from the Internet of Things. The nice thing about it is that the whole thing is completely free of charge and can be done without special technical know-how. In addition, ThingSpeak offers many different interfaces.… Read More »
As of version “v0.1.1” of the firmware, the software for the “Witty Pi Mini” module is already pre-installed. You can connect this module to the Raspberry Pi – but you don’t have to. Since it is actually quite clever and can be saved especially in the winter months additional energy, we have supported this module obviously. You can… Read More »
HoneyPi gets even better! But we need your help. Give us feedback and contribute (maybe your own Raspberry Pi extensions). Our goal is to offer you a simple solution. Therefore there are continuous improvements: To-Dos for the upcoming firmware version ☑ An operating mode without Internet connection. This means that the measurement data can be downloaded on site… Read More »
Is the HoneyPi and measuring mode or in maintenance mode? An LED light integrated in the housing can provide information about this. The light signals when switching between maintenance and measurement. The pre-installed green LED on the Raspberry Pi indicates the following: Function LED maintenance mode (“HoneyPi”-WiFi avaiable) ? lights up measuring mode ⚫ does not light up… Read More »
The new firmware version has been released in the meantime. Under “Downloads” you can download version v0.0.4. Bugs, inconveniences and errors in v0.0.3: When using the WLAN: WLAN network must not contain any spaces. BME680 from Blue Dot must be tested again. Solution why BlueDot’s BME680 doesn’t work: With Blue Dot you have to connect SD0 to Ground.… Read More »
Different load cells can be connected to the architecture selected by us. For this reason, it is possible to store a calibration for each connected scale in the maintenance mode. Since version v1.0 a guided calibration mode has been introduced. This simplifies calibration so that the text below is no longer necessary. The calibration consists of two values.… Read More »
In the download area you will find the latest firmware for download. Translated 11.08.2019 by JK
To improve our instructions we have shot short video tutorials. In the following our tutorial playlist is embedded: Translated 11.08.2019 by JK
Before downloading the firmware: Under Downloads you can download the latest version of the firmware. After downloading the firmware: Follow the steps in the instruction to write the firmware to a memory card. The downloaded ZIP file has about 720MB. After unpacking the image (IMG file) has about 2.3GB. After the firmware image has been written to the… Read More »
The parts list is intended for one beehive. However, further sensors can be connected flexibly. The connected sensors can then be configured in maintenance mode. Plug n’ Play and optional upgradeabilityNot all sensors need to be purchased and connected! These can be added at any time. The system also runs if, for example, only one temperature sensor is… Read More »
After we finished HoneyPi as a university project in July, there will soon be documentation and downloads on honey-pi.de, such as firmware and app. Some instructions have to be written. Stay up to date by following our Facebook page: https://fb.me/TheHoneyPi HoneyPi in the news of the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (DHBW) Karlsruhe: https://goo.gl/64ALvG Planned milestones: ✓ Upload of shopping list… Read More »
Beekeepers can register for a free account in ThingSpeak and create a channel for each colony. The decision to use ThingSpeak as a central web service to store the measurement data has proven to be correct. In addition to the obvious reason that beekeepers should not rent web space and that ThingSpeak is free, other advantages have emerged.… Read More »
Normally there is no power supply at the apiary, therefore this article is dedicated to the autonomous power supply of the Raspberry Pis (RPi). The Raspberry Pi 3 B needs 5.1V and 3A as optimal input voltage. Compared to other boards like the Arduino or the ESP8266 this is a lot. Nevertheless such a power supply can be… Read More »
An A/D converter is required for the weight sensors (load cells). Unlike other boards, such as the Arduino or the ESP32, the Raspberry Pi has no integrated A/D converter. An A/D converter converts the analog signal into digital values. Therefore we need this 3 Euro component for the Raspberry Pi. Number of load cells per Raspberry Pi The… Read More »
Switching between maintenance mode and measuring mode If the connected button ? or button with LED ? is pressed on the Raspberry Pi, the maintenance mode starts. In maintenance mode, the Raspberry Pis WLAN turns on and creates an Access Point (AP). The continuous measurement is paused. This means that no measurements are recorded during maintenance mode. The… Read More »
