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A sensor that alerts someone when the temperature in a fridge or freezer is too low. | A sensor that alerts someone when the temperature in a fridge or freezer is too low. | ||
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| + | This section become OBE once I learned that an UPS connected to cable modem and router would, in most cases, keep the internet available. The ISP has it's own backup power solution. | ||
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| + | Radio needs to be able to survive a power outtage. <s>This requirement eliminates Cable modem. Cell Network or HAM Network may be ideal.</s> | ||
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* Purchased Data Plan | * Purchased Data Plan | ||
| − | ** Ting | + | ** Ting, $6+ per month |
| + | * [http://www.toyota120.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4014 Ham Radio Email] | ||
| + | ** Need to make sure this isn't a misuse of the HAM Network | ||
| + | ** Need a cheap device that can send APRS data packets | ||
| + | * Hacked "free" 3G device | ||
| + | ** [http://gizmodo.com/5888747/kindles-free-3g-connection-hacked-for-tethering Kindle 3g tethering] | ||
| + | *** Probably ruling this one out, as it breaks terms of service. | ||
Latest revision as of 13:44, 16 July 2013
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Overview
A sensor that alerts someone when the temperature in a fridge or freezer is too low.
OBE
This section become OBE once I learned that an UPS connected to cable modem and router would, in most cases, keep the internet available. The ISP has it's own backup power solution.
Radio needs to be able to survive a power outtage. This requirement eliminates Cable modem. Cell Network or HAM Network may be ideal.
- Purchased Data Plan
- Ting, $6+ per month
- Ham Radio Email
- Need to make sure this isn't a misuse of the HAM Network
- Need a cheap device that can send APRS data packets
- Hacked "free" 3G device
- Kindle 3g tethering
- Probably ruling this one out, as it breaks terms of service.
- Kindle 3g tethering
