====== AI3 ======

Constructed by dbrooke and jcoxon

===== Components =====

  * LPC812 on breakout board
  * Ublox GPS (Ananova Antenna)
  * 3x AA Lithium Energizers
  * Coax antenna
  * Jam Jar
  * Epoxy

===== Construction =====

  * Constructed at the Southampton UKHASnet Hack Weekend
  * Set up LPC812 board with RM69HW with MCP1700 3.3v regulator
  * Added Ublox GPS to UART0
  * Glued onto piece of card which sat inside the jam jar snugly but could move
  * Batteries on bottom of card
  * Hole through jam jar lid and coax passed through, 
  * 1/4wave wire antenna and then coated in epoxy.

===== Sea Trials =====

  * Launched 09/08/15 from Hurst Castle
  * Method of deployment: wade into sea and throw
  * Survived multiple throws,

  * Worked extremely well, reported position through out and acted as a repeater.
  * Last packet rx'd: 2hL507138,-15491,-4T41R-93[AI3,AI1]
  * Approximate range: 600m (though probably could have done more)

===== Links =====

  * For a write up of weekend see [[http://jamescoxon.net/?p=69|jamescoxon.net]]