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Mobile transmission with a π-box V-2
How to set a mobile transmission with a V-2
Prerequisites
What you will need
- π-box V-2
- antenna
- sound source, such as an audio recorder (Zoom V4-pro, tascam, etc…). Here we will use a Zoom H4 Pro, that can be used also as a sound card https://www.zoom-na.com/products/field-video-recording/field-recording/zoom-h4n-pro-handy-recorder
- a smartphone that can create Hotspots
So with all that you can have : a mobile π-box on battery, connected to a mobile hotspot, a battery powered microphone ! all the functions of the π-box can be used : radio, streaming, etc …
Prepare and set up the mobile transmission
Prepare your antenna
Prepare an antenna you can carry with you. Connect it to the π-box as usual (GPIO4 + ground).
Prepare your sound source
In this example, we will use a Zoom H4.
Start the Zoom. Connect it to the usb sound card, or use it as a usb sound card of the π-box.
Start a hotspot
Start a hot spot with your smartphone or 3G/4G modem.
Connect the π-box to the battery
It will start the π-box. You can now connect to the access point of the π-box and sets the audio routing, and the wifi, by indicating in the good fields the WiFi ssid and password.
Done !
You can now test on your computer to see if you receive the stream, or with a radio to see if you receive the signal on the FM !
Now you're ready for a mobile transmission ! ideal for the countryside, mountains or demonstrations !