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  • Introduction
    • What is Wingbits?
    • Who can use Wingbits Data?
    • Terminology
    • For the DePin Crew
    • Official Wingbits Channels
    • Our Plan
    • How to get involved
  • rewards
    • How to maximize rewards
  • Get Started
    • Hardware needed
      • HYFIX Hardware Setup
      • Wingbits Onboarding
      • HYFIX Hardware FAQ
    • How to claim your station location
    • Add wallet address to your account
    • Enable devnet on wallet apps
      • Phantom
      • Solflare
    • Monitor with Grafana cloud
  • Site Info
    • Change Password
  • BYOD (DIY) Station Info
    • BYOD Stations
      • Hardware needed
      • Hardware suggestions
      • GeoSigner FAQ
      • Setup steps guide
      • Installing new client
      • Install GeoSigner
      • Debug your station
      • Install wb-config tool
      • Theoretical range of coverage
  • Project
    • Wingbits Litepaper
    • Wingbits Roadmap
    • Wingbits FAQ
    • Distributors of approved hardware
    • Wingbits Approved Hardware Program
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Hardware suggestions

Please see links to suggested Wingbits project "build your own device" related hardware below (mostly sourced on Amazon), broken down by region.

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Last updated 3 months ago

This information remains as reference for existing BYOD station owners looking for replacement hardware.

No new BYOD stations can be onboarded as of Oct 14th, 2024.

Unless you already have a component, you need to choose an option from both the Raspberry PI section and ADS-B components section. ADS-B component options may require you to pick an item from multiple categories (making sure you end up with a receiver, antenna, and cable).

Please make sure that if you do use a PI that you use an official power supply block/cable. An underpowered PI (using a two amp phone charger block, for example) may be able to boot up, but does not provide enough power for the usb receiver also. This is a very common mistake people make.

United States

Raspberry PI

This is a ready to assemble kit with with the PI 4 (4gb version), case, sd card, fan, heatsinks, power switch, and usb card reader. The 2gb version is only a few dollar less. So the 4gb is better bang for the buck, especially if you intend to use for other purposes as well.

This is a ready to assemble kit with with the PI 3B+, case, sd card, fan, heatsinks, power switch, and usb card reader. This is slower than the PI 4 and is only a 1gb RAM model, but is still sufficient for just running Wingbits and some other lightweight tools.

This option would be for sourcing most of the components you would find in a kit. You will save some money but it won't come with instructions on assembly (check youtube) and it won't be warrantied by a single company. This is most helpful if you already have some of the items and a kit would result in duplication.

  • (Optional, if needed)

ADS-B component suggestions

ADS-B usb Receiver (pick one)

There are other SDR sticks that are not adsb specific (lack 1090mhz filter and amp). Those will likely require additional components beyond the scope of this page, in order to compete with the above. Discord server's #hardware channel is a good place to discuss those options.


1090 MHz Antenna (pick one)

Do not choose an antenna that is <= 3dbi or over 6dbi unless you know why you are doing it.


Cable (if not already included w/ chosen antenna):

You will want a cable that is an appropriate length for your install without having too much excess. Excess cable will add to signal loss (ads-b messages lost). Ideally you want the best quality within your budget for the length needed. We suggest LMR400 or other 400 trademarked model for least loss. LMR 240/195 is reasonable for shorter runs (less than 15 feet). Don't use RG58 if you can help it, as it has the most loss per foot of all the typical cables you will find. TLDR: Buy the best (highest type/number option of 58/195/240/400) cable you can afford for the length you need.

  • Example with multiple cable sizes/length options:

When cheaper previously, this was considered a decent value for the price. This kit comes with a usb receiver, antenna, and cable. You should be aware that the cable cannot be removed from the antenna and it is 30ft long of likely rg58 quality. This could be considered a negative for some who prefer the cable be sized for actual install, has less signal loss, and that it be removable from the antenna. Perhaps go with this if you don't want to build your own kit from Option 1, but you should really only chose this as a last option. It will not be as performant as other solutions using a proper cable.

Europe

Raspberry PI

This option would be for sourcing most of the components you would find in a kit. You will save some money but it won't come with instructions on assembly (check youtube) and it won't be warrantied by a single company. This is most helpful if you already have some of the items and a kit would result in duplication.

ADS-B components

ADS-B usb Receiver (pick one)

There are other SDR sticks that are not adsb specific (lack 1090mhz filter and amp). Those will likely require additional components beyond the scope of this page, in order to compete with the above. Discord server's #hardware channel is a good place to discuss those options.


1090 MHz Antenna (pick one)

Do not choose an antenna that is <= 3dbi or over 6dbi unless you know why you are doing it.


Cable (if not already included w/ chosen antenna):

You will want a cable that is an appropriate length for your install without having too much excess. Excess cable will add to signal loss (ads-b messages lost). Ideally you want the best quality within your budget for the length needed. We suggest LMR400 or other 400 trademarked model for least loss. LMR 240/195 is reasonable for shorter runs (less than 15 feet). Don't use RG58 if you can help it, as it has the most loss per foot of all the typical cables you will find. TLDR: Buy the best (highest type/number option of 58/195/240/400) cable you can afford for the length you need.

When cheaper previously, this was considered a decent value for the price. This kit comes with a usb receiver, antenna, and cable. You should be aware that the cable cannot be removed from the antenna and it is 30ft long of likely rg58 quality. This could be considered a negative for some who prefer the cable be sized for actual install, has less signal loss, and that it be removable from the antenna. Perhaps go with this if you don't want to build your own kit from Option 1, but you should really only chose this as a last option. It will not be as performant as other solutions using a proper cable.

Asia

Raspberry PI

ADS-B components

(Optional, if needed)

(Amazon)

(PIHut)

Example with multiple cable sizes/length options:

(would only suggest the 1m length if you intend to use an RG58 cable)

(Optional, if needed)

(if you don't get kit)

https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-4GB-Starter-Kit/dp/B07V5JTMV9
https://www.amazon.com/CanaKit-Raspberry-Premium-Clear-Supply/dp/B07BC7BMHY
Raspberry pi
Micro SD card
Power supply
Raspberry pi case
micro SD card reader
https://www.amazon.com/AirNav-RadarBox-FlightStick-Advanced-Receiver/dp/B07K47P7XD
https://www.amazon.com/ADSBexchange-com-RTL2832U-Antenna-Software-Industrial/dp/B09F2ND4R6
Flightaware Pro Stick Plus
https://www.amazon.com/ADSBexchange-5-5dBi-N-Type-Female-Antenna/dp/B089Q4BVCB
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P19H1Q8
Flightaware 1090MHz Antenna
Proxicast N male to SMA male cable
Antenna/adapter kit
Raspberry pi
Micro SD card
Eu/uk Power supply
Raspberry pi Case
Micro SD card reader
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirNav-RadarBox-FlightStick-Advanced-Receiver/dp/B07K47P7XD
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ADSBexchange-com-RTL2832U-based-Software-Industrial-MicroSD/dp/B09F2ND4R6
FlightAware Pro Stick Plus
FlightAware Pro Stick Plus
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ADSBexchange-5-5dBi-N-Type-Female-Antenna/dp/B089Q4BVCB
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AirNav-ADS-B-Outdoor-antenna-connector/dp/B07K7YW1XJ
https://www.amazon.co.uk/1090MHz-Antenna-Fiberglass-SMA-Male-Extension/dp/B09BQ4H26L
The PI Hut 1090 MHz antenna
Proxicast N male to SMA male cable
The PI Hut N-Type Male to SMA Male cable
Antenna/adapter kit
Raspberry pi
Micro SD card
Power supply
Raspberry pi case
micro SD card reader
Antenna/adapter kit
N male to SMA male cable