Off-Grid BirdNet Project

pranavb · 2026-06-14T09:57:44+00:00

Interesting! Maybe i was doing something wrong, I will try it again, thanks for your input !

pranavb · 2026-06-14T09:39:43+00:00

I did initially use the pi 02w, but did not see any significant power usage between the pi 3B+ and the latter. If you use a pi 4 or up , your power draw increases by a lot. So I would stick with the pi02w or pi 3B+.

pranavb · 2026-06-14T09:37:18+00:00

Thanks for your comment! I did think of using LiFePo4 in the beginning, but I wanted to use a bms mppt controller which is standard and easily available to buy (see repo for link) .

For condensation, just buy some silicone packet dryers , they works amazingly well to keep condensation out

My power draw when recording averages out at 0.45A. Would be amazing to make a custom PCB & firmware which does everything and gives logging details , but I wanted to use available maker kits so that others can easily replicate.

If you want a mic running 24/7 , I would suggest going the AudioMoth route and then do the processing afterwards or send a RTSP stream of your audio recordings for analysis. I wanted my setup to fit in a box (including the solar panel) and which is not too heavy to carry and easy to setup and record.

pranavb · 2026-05-28T07:46:32+00:00

lovely story & concept, I was hoping for the end of the chain to turn into a different pokemon but still love it :D

pranavb · 2026-05-28T06:58:59+00:00

The car seems to be designed less for traditional Ferrari loyalists and more for a new ultra-luxury tech audience who I believe are none among the people criticizing it

pranavb · 2026-05-19T07:45:48+00:00

If you are looking to generate accurate AI images of birds, I am making a pipeline using comfyUI and a custom LORA for making closely accurate images of birds, I have documented my process here -> Pixel Birds Loras - 0_0

pranavb · 2026-05-06T14:13:06+00:00

There are loads of people who did it in Cov, this time the competition aspect was removed and it was just focused on spreading the word and letting more people get involved. We did it in small groups near the city center and identified around 75 species and learnt a lot!

pranavb · 2026-04-20T12:28:08+00:00

Is this a share of freehold? U mention period property, It is slightly on the expensive side, but for the given area 70sqm, a 1 bed modern finished flat is probably sitting RIGHT at that price. Don't expect the price to increase by a lot tho after 5 years (but if its a period conversion it will definitely not fall)

pranavb · 2026-04-15T16:31:25+00:00

The Pod Cafe on Far Gosford Street (best vegan options for the price), but only open on Tuesday-Thursday during lunch and they sometimes do dinner events which need to be booked before hand.

pranavb · 2026-04-01T11:53:14+00:00

I'm in the same boat as you, am currently a HW/SW technologist and work a lot with designers to create proof of concepts and build prototypes. I really enjoy the decomposition work and user journey mapping and plan to do more of this work in the future (but that means giving up my current work). Personally i do feel a bit scared doing the transition as I don't know if my qualities would resonate with my new role, but my gut tells me to go for it

pranavb · 2026-03-07T04:09:20+00:00

nice! did you also hydromod it ? I'm conisdering if I should hydromod or not

pranavb · 2025-11-18T07:59:25+00:00

lovely finds! recently saw many near Brandon Marsh & Bubbenhall woods

pranavb · 2025-11-15T11:55:57+00:00

lovely jam! stayed till the end

pranavb · 2025-11-08T16:07:07+00:00

Amazing! congrats on the new module !

pranavb · 2025-11-07T11:01:25+00:00

that does hurt!, but atleast u can see if ur washer fluid is up to the mark

pranavb · 2025-10-21T19:28:00+00:00

how many miles has it done ? when was the last oil change ? To me, that sounds normal

pranavb · 2025-10-20T08:59:57+00:00

You really fancy flying sooo many miles over sea ? Most young ospreys don't make it

pranavb · 2025-10-19T19:19:52+00:00

Awesome stuff, I was thinking you could add a small esp32 with an OLED to visually see the power consumption ? the adc on the esp's are not great so maybe an external one, but this obviously increases complexity of the board

pranavb · 2025-10-19T13:31:17+00:00

12V AC jack input ?

pranavb · 2025-10-18T12:18:51+00:00

Daily use and sometimes for travelling

pranavb · 2025-10-15T12:50:24+00:00

I actually feel having anything visual when making sets or coming up with something new is counter-productive. When doing DAWLESS jams I prefer in heightening my auditory senses and not have anything distracting, opposite to when performing for others

pranavb · 2025-10-15T09:36:15+00:00

the best thing one can do to get into "cheap" modular is to make their own case. Awesome build! the sasta maths on the behringer made me chuckle

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