Here are all of the computational hardware components for the elephant-detection device: Raspberry Pi 3 Model B, Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module -> CSI interface on Pi, XBee 2mW Wire Antenna, SparkFun XBee Explorer Dongle (XBee -> USB).
Cost of computational hardware components:
- Xbee 2mW Module with Whip Antenna (Series ZB) £26
- XBee Explorer Dongle £28
- Raspberry Pi 3 £28
- Raspberry Pi 5MP Camera Module £19
Total: £101
Power supply components:
- 6W 2V Solar Panel
- USB / DC / Solar Lithium Ion/Polymer charger
- Lithium Ion Polymer Battery - 3.7v 2500mAh
- PowerBoost 500 Basic - 5V USB Boost @ 500mA from 1.8V+
Also required is a PIR sensor (£2)
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