First step is to order the equipment -
Lets have a meeting in a week or so.
BC
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Hi Breanndán,
It's great to hear that you have created a WeCount project in Drogheda.
There are several options for purchasing the equipment. You can order it as a package from Gotron in Belgium. They offer an un-assembled kit:
https://www.gotron.be/projecten/leerpakketten/tmleuven/je-wil-graag-weten-hoeveel-en-welk-verkeer-er-door-je-straat-komt.html
And a pre-assembled kit:
https://www.gotron.be/projecten/leerpakketten/tmleuven/telraampakket-pre-installed-version-voorafgemonteerd-en-flashed-sd-kaart.html
If you order from Gotron make sure to tell them that you need a power adapter with a three pin (Irish style) plug.
Alternatively, you could order the components from an electronics supplier in Ireland. They are standard Raspberry Pi components, this link shows a list of what you would need:
https://telraam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360026809852-Where-do-I-order-this-Telraam-
If you buy an un-assembled kit, assembling it is relatively easy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiO4BJAXnSg&ab_channel=IdeasforChange
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtWafiievfE&ab_channel=WeCount
But you would need to flash the software onto the SD car yourself:
https://telraam.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028846211-Updating-the-Telraam-software-by-yourself
I have attached our step by step guide for setting up the traffic counter once it is assembled. Unfortunately, the layout is for printing it as a book, but hopefully it will make sense if you follow the numbers.
For installation locations the following is required:
the traffic counter needs to be indoors on a window overlooking the road
it needs mains electricity and a WiFi signal
it should have a clear, unobstructed view of the road (i.e. no trees in the way)
ideally, it should be on a first floor window and no further than 15m from the road (but there is some leeway)
it should not look directly onto a junction; however, a junction at the edge of the camera view is OK.
I hope this helps! Please let me know, if you have any further questions.
Best wishes
Town Centre traffic monitoring
North Quays traffic
PANCR
M1 - Monitor traffic avoiding tolls
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