The Brief
Build a backpack that collects data to support http://thelongwellwalk.org/
A brief description of the 'basic' kit package for The Long Well Walk. This kit is to encompass all the tech needed to make the walk itself viable technologically; comms, mapping and tracking and also all the tech needed to promote the walk fully independently of a commissioned documentary; video, camera, editing and data collection.
Light - Maximum weight 3 kilos Durable - Heat, rain, cold, wind, sand. Long distances. Single interface – single user interface to view data. Simple to upload/charge – simple one lead or SD cards to plug into toughbook Comms – communicate at all times with support vehicle, emergency support. Plug and play replacement/repair - not sewn in to backpack.
###To operate To be able to power the equipment and store the data within the backpack for a maximum of 2 weeks. This means no mains power for recharging or internet ( 3G / wifi ) access.
###Input
- Camera – timelapse camera taking up 1,000 photos daily Pi Camera
- Videocamera – one button video camera. HD Hero
- Microphone – one button microphone to record speech (and pick up interactions?)
- Eagle Eye camera jib– to work with walking sticks as tripod and extendable jib using shoulder strap camera with longer cable. Custom
- Biodata – heartrade/temperature/oxygenation
- Physical – accelerometer/GPS (via smartphone?) Smart phone
###Comms
- Switch for radio, phone and emergency all in one. Comms pack in the backpack
###Storage
- Inputs connected to raspberry pi for filing and to daily/twice daily SD card for storage. Pi
- Daily storage to hold minimum of 1,000 photos, 2 hours of video footage, 2 hours of sound, all bio and physical data and recorded comms. SD card
- SD card/usb to toughbook storage at the end of the day. SD Card/Toughbook
###Outputs
- E-ink device for GPS navigation Nook
- Data transfer to another device ?? . USB
###Power Inputs and Pi to run off battery pack in backpack. Rollout solar panel on backpack. Powerfilm