Housing Build Guide

In the sections below we list required tools, optional tools and assembly materials; including multiple options where appropriate to build the housing for the logger. 

 

 

The video demonstration of the assembly steps below is also linked from the OWHL GitHub repository.

Click here for a high-quality version of the video.

In This Section

  1. Making the Bulkhead
  2. Circuit Board Assembly
    1. CPU Board Assembly Steps
    2. CPU Board Assembly Continued
    3. Power Board Assembly Steps
    4. Power Circuit Board Assembly Continued
    5. MS5803 Sensor Board Build
  3. Programming Newly Assembled OWHL Boards
    1. Modifying boards.txt
    2. Burning the Bootloader
    3. Connecting the USB to Serial Adapter
    4. Setting the Real Time Clock
    5. Programming a Serial Number Onto the OWHL
    6. Programming the main OWHL data collection program
    7. Choosing a microSD Card
    8. Monitoring Battery Voltage
    9. Monitoring Current Draw With an Oscilloscope
  4. Battery Holder Options
    1. Attaching the JST Connector to the Metal Battery Holder
    2. Attaching the Wire Leads
    3. Attaching the JST Pigtail Connector
    4. Modifying the Plastic Battery Holder to Fit Into the Housing
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