FlightAware ADS-B Ground Station Enclosure using PiAware

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Update 24 FEB 2020 * V2 STEP and IGES files upload. V3 Fusion .f3d file uploaded. Dimensionally, V2 and V3 are identical. V3 cleans up the sketches and names the individual sketches and extrusions for easier modification. V2 Update Changes * Clearance issue resolved between cover and enclosure. * Raspberry Pi mounting boss holes resized for 2.5mm screws. Carefully step drill holes out to 2.8mm (#34) if using 3mm screws. * Dimension changed to allow use of RTL-SDR receiver for other applications. * V1 files have been removed. * Fusion 360 files are included for customization. V1 Initial Release A FlightAware ADS-B Ground Station enclosure for a Raspberry Pi, PiAware software and an ADS-B USB receiver is provided. The goal was to remotely mount the receiver close to an external antenna without having a long, costly coax run with inherent signal loss. A Power Over Ethernet injector & splitter allowed a single CAT5 Ethernet cable for power and data. A 100' coax run was reduced to 3'. Enclosure was mounted under cover to preclude water intrusion. Weep holes are provided just in case any condensation does form. Parts required: 1 - Raspberry Pi 3+ (Amazon) 1 - TP-LINK Power over Ethernet Adapter Kit TL-POE200 (Amazon) 1 - FlightAware Pro Stick Plus ADS-B USB Receiver with Built-in Filter + MicroSD with PiAware reloaded. (Amazon) 1 - Power Cord DIY Micro USM to Barrel Connector for TP-Link Output. 1 - Ethernet 6" cable 1 - External ADS-B antenna - Multiple options are available on Amazon. 4 - M3x5 socket head screws 6 - M3x10 socket head screws Raspberry Pi Board: * Drill out the four PCB mounting holes to 3mm. M2.5 screws are hard to find at most local hardware stores. Enclosure: * Size the screw holes with a #34 drill bit which allows easy self tapping with the M3 screws. Cover: * Size the screw holes with a 3mm drill bit. Links: [FlightAware - Build your own ADS-B Ground Station](https://flightaware.com/adsb/piaware/build). Have fun!