UPDATE December 2017: The outernet.is project no longer supports Raspberry Pi. Please visit outernet.is products or forum page for new products they are releasing in the future. Thanks for watching!! -- John
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FREE data downloads at any time from satellites already overhead, anywhere around the world!! Around $100 US Dollars in parts and you can build your own. I show you how!
What can you get? News, weather, and reference information. Great for emergency situations or in remote locations around the world.
Components used (NOTE: the Amazon links below are affiliate links and help my channel if you click them and purchase using the link - Thanks!!)
1. Raspberry Pi 3 model B+ https://amzn.to/2CY1XsQ
2. Pi power supply https://amzn.to/2CY32AU
3. Pi case https://amzn.to/2EDM0d3
4. Patch antenna (no longer available on Amazon)
5. Antenna amplifier (no longer available on Amazon)
6. SDR (Software Defined Radio) USB dongle https://amzn.to/2R2yCjV
7. 32 GB microSD card (minimum size is 8 GB) https://amzn.to/2CXdWXu
Check out Eric's YouTube channel at Make Me Lab (MKme Lab) that inspired me to create my own Outernet receiver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24HBmRKHULs
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