Topic: [4BTC] Assemble a PirateBox for me and send it to me - page 2. (Read 7014 times)
I just bought one of these from Garr255. I cant wait to see what I can do with it in a rescue environment. It might also be a good way to quickly set up a file sharing link for the many wifi devices at our surge tent.
I have one on hand and ready to ship minus the battery pack!
Here's a picture of what the interface looks like:
Here's a picture of what the interface looks like:
I miss the lunch box style, but meh...
Perchance can you screen shot the startpage for the piratebox?
Perchance can you screen shot the startpage for the piratebox?
Thanks for the review, rjk.
It is a bummer that it can't be completely self contained aside from the battery. You could use an elbow and some smaller wire to clean it up a bit, though.
It is a bummer that it can't be completely self contained aside from the battery. You could use an elbow and some smaller wire to clean it up a bit, though.
Update, these Tp-link boxes are glued together so they are hard to get apart. 
However, I attached a heatsink to the regulator and shoved it inside of the box.
Too bad the mini-USB can't be easily moved inside the box, if it was a regular connector I would be able to solder directly to the pins inside, but it is an SMT USB connector which is a pain. This forces me to have a pigtail running outside the box around the edge to the mini-USB port:
Anyways, better than nothing.
However, I attached a heatsink to the regulator and shoved it inside of the box.
Too bad the mini-USB can't be easily moved inside the box, if it was a regular connector I would be able to solder directly to the pins inside, but it is an SMT USB connector which is a pain. This forces me to have a pigtail running outside the box around the edge to the mini-USB port:
Anyways, better than nothing.
Got my PirateBox today, thanks Garrett!
The tab on the regulator gets a bit warm, so I might add my own heatsink to it.
The tab on the regulator gets a bit warm, so I might add my own heatsink to it.
cool, thanks
How long does it run on batteries? Shouldn't you have 4 Aa for higher voltage? Does the usb cable charge the battery pack?
What is the total cost of parts?
What is the total cost of parts?
That picture might be a little hard to see, but there are six AAs for a total of 9v, and a 5v regulator. So they should last quite a while, but I'll do some testing next week. I'll also test an 8AA pack.
The usb cable does not charge the pack, it is only for powering the router with the included wall plug.
Router - $40
Battery pack - $8
Voltage regulator $4
Battery clip - $4
Shipping - ~$8
Total parts: $64 or ~13btc
Edit: I left out the flash drive. That's $15 for a compact 16gb.
I just got your flash drive in the mail today, and I also made a AA power supply for the box.
https://i.imgur.com/kb1VI.jpg
If you want the custom power supply, all I ask is the cost of parts + 1 coin. It includes a diode so you can still power it traditionally over USB without a problem.
https://i.imgur.com/kb1VI.jpg
If you want the custom power supply, all I ask is the cost of parts + 1 coin. It includes a diode so you can still power it traditionally over USB without a problem.
How long does it run on batteries? Shouldn't you have 4 Aa for higher voltage? Does the usb cable charge the battery pack?
What is the total cost of parts?
Rjk's box is done and now I'm waiting for flash drives.
I'll have one extra for sale soon. Cost of parts + 4btc!
I'll have one extra for sale soon. Cost of parts + 4btc!
The first order is ready to ship out. I'm offering completed PirateBoxes now too. I have one for rjk and one other coming in soon that will be available for purchase, along with a few more from bitdragon further in the future.
https://i.imgur.com/PqaZO.jpg
Thanks!
https://i.imgur.com/PqaZO.jpg
Thanks!
I just got your flash drive in the mail today, and I also made a AA power supply for the box.
https://i.imgur.com/kb1VI.jpg
If you want the custom power supply, all I ask is the cost of parts + 1 coin. It includes a diode so you can still power it traditionally over USB without a problem.
https://i.imgur.com/kb1VI.jpg
If you want the custom power supply, all I ask is the cost of parts + 1 coin. It includes a diode so you can still power it traditionally over USB without a problem.
PirateBox is just finishing installing right now...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9542654/btc/bitdragon.png
I used my own flash drive for now, I'll ship it off to you when I get your drive!
And here it is! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9542654/btc/IMG_0210.JPG
I love it, I'm definitely going to build myself one!
You can send coins to: 1LPyTSQ76jzkoMfKZwLdXrCwjUXEJE1D9Z
Thanks,
Garrett
PS: All who are also interested: Contact me and I can do this for you, too!
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9542654/btc/bitdragon.png
I used my own flash drive for now, I'll ship it off to you when I get your drive!
And here it is! http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9542654/btc/IMG_0210.JPG
I love it, I'm definitely going to build myself one!
You can send coins to: 1LPyTSQ76jzkoMfKZwLdXrCwjUXEJE1D9Z
Thanks,
Garrett
PS: All who are also interested: Contact me and I can do this for you, too!
I may be interested in this service also. I convinced my rescue squad commander to try out a piratebox on our next collapsed structure event. It occurred to me that if I were trapped in a collapsed building, I would try to get an Internet connection to contact someone. It could save lives to initiate a simple chat with victims.
I may build one, but time is always a problem. If it works well in training/tests I will pursue funding for a scaled up version. We have people with the right radio licenses to run a high powered wifi.
I may build one, but time is always a problem. If it works well in training/tests I will pursue funding for a scaled up version. We have people with the right radio licenses to run a high powered wifi.
That would be an awesome use for this! I hope you get to do it.
I may be interested in this service also. I convinced my rescue squad commander to try out a piratebox on our next collapsed structure event. It occurred to me that if I were trapped in a collapsed building, I would try to get an Internet connection to contact someone. It could save lives to initiate a simple chat with victims.
I may build one, but time is always a problem. If it works well in training/tests I will pursue funding for a scaled up version. We have people with the right radio licenses to run a high powered wifi.
I may build one, but time is always a problem. If it works well in training/tests I will pursue funding for a scaled up version. We have people with the right radio licenses to run a high powered wifi.
Anyone willing to create more of these? I would be interested to buy also, too lazy to assemble it myself
Maybe if someone can produce lots of these, he can sell them on bitmit.net and turn profit
Maybe if someone can produce lots of these, he can sell them on bitmit.net and turn profit
Yeah I'll make a few for whoever wants them. Just let me know.
If I get a few orders I might consider that, but because different people will want different things, like flash drive vs. hdd, it might be better to stick to individual orders. If enough interest is shown I'll start a thread for this.
Well, I decided already to do the work myself and ordered the hardware myself... Maybe next time
Anyone willing to create more of these? I would be interested to buy also, too lazy to assemble it myself
Maybe if someone can produce lots of these, he can sell them on bitmit.net and turn profit
Maybe if someone can produce lots of these, he can sell them on bitmit.net and turn profit
Yeah I'll make a few for whoever wants them. Just let me know.
If I get a few orders I might consider that, but because different people will want different things, like flash drive vs. hdd, it might be better to stick to individual orders. If enough interest is shown I'll start a thread for this.
Anyone willing to create more of these? I would be interested to buy also, too lazy to assemble it myself
Maybe if someone can produce lots of these, he can sell them on bitmit.net and turn profit
Maybe if someone can produce lots of these, he can sell them on bitmit.net and turn profit
http://torrentfreak.com/batman-set-to-pimp-the-file-sharing-pirate-box-120402/
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future BATMAN-enabled PirateBoxes could then network with each other, meaning that accessing users could hop from device to device and have full access not just to a single PirateBox server, but a network of interconnected PirateBox servers.
Cool! I have a few friends I might be making these for as well, this would be really fun.
Wow... that looks badass
Can two pirateboxes connect to expand the network size?
Can two pirateboxes connect to expand the network size?
If they can, that's a whole new level of badassery!
They probably don't but you should contact the dev about that.
http://torrentfreak.com/batman-set-to-pimp-the-file-sharing-pirate-box-120402/
I will order the two and get them shipped to your place
Also, in the OP you used singular terms, implying you want one router configured. I thought I might exploit that and give you the choice of sending me 3.777btc once or twice 
I read "the two" as meaning the router and the USB stick, not two routers. Perhaps the OP can clarify.Indeed, I meant the 2 as in the router and a USB stick.
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