n0d3 b0x v2

n0d3 b0x <sup>v2</sup>

work in progress - The OIAP n0d3 b0x v2
Luigi Frunzio©

  1. Hardware
    1. Components
    2. Hardware Features
    3. Price
    4. Key Applications
  2. Technical Details
    1. Raspberry PI 4 B - RAM 4Go
      1. Documents
      2. Raspberry Pi 4 GPIO
    2. Sixfab Power Management & UPS HAT
      1. Pinout
      2. Layout
    3. Sixfab 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT
      1. Pinout
      2. Layout
      3. Compatible Mini PCIe Modules
      4. n0d3 b0x v2 board
  3. Configure the Linux OS required security and more
    1. Linux OS required security
    2. System and Software components
  4. Hardware configuration and required security

n0d3 b0x v2 is the first OIAP box capable of aggregating OIAP network and 4G speed in order to offer you ever more efficient speeds and optimal user comfort. As soon as your OIAP acces slows down, 4G takes over!

n0d3 b0x v2 has the most powerful and powerful processor (Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz) ever integrated into a OIAP box. Almost oversized, it is tailored to manage all the appliances in your home. All this, without the slightest risk of overheating.

The n0d3 b0x v2 comes with Gigabit Ethernet, along with onboard wireless networking (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac), bluetooth (5.0, BLE), LTE modem (optimized for M2M and IoT - Category 4 delivers 150 Mbps downlink and 50 Mbps uplink data rates), and a GNSS (GPS/GLONASS) receiver.

The n0d3 b0x v2 always safely powered with an industry-grade solution of Power Management & UPS

The n0d3 b0x v2 is powered by b0x OS a hardening Linux OS based on Debian 10 buster release.

We’re making different variants of the n0d3 b0x v2 available, depending on how much RAM you need - 4GB, or 8GB (in option).

Hardware

Components

Hardware Features

  • QMI and PPP are supported
  • Mini PCIe socket compatible with worldwide LTE
  • 4G/LTE Module(e.g Quectel EC25)
  • Efficient and low quiescent current power
  • modules EC25 have built-in GNSS(GPS/GLONASS) receiver
  • True Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery rechargeable solution without Failing the Raspberry Pi
  • 3.9V to 21V Input Operating Voltage Range Supports Solar Panels.
  • 18650 Li-on Separable Battery Holder.
  • 1-cell 3.7V External Battery Input.
  • Onboard Microcontroller manages scheduled power tasks, calendar events with Real-time Clock (RTC), gently shutdown or wake-up, sleep mode controls.
  • Parallel Charging up to 3 Amps while powering the system.
  • Watchdog Timer keeps the system alive when the Raspberry Pi freezes up
  • Input, System, and Battery current monitor.
  • Battery protection circuit enhanced with integrated temperature sensors.
  • Thermal Shutdown and Input, System, Battery Overvoltage Protection.
  • Dynamic power management boosts the system output from the battery if the needed power is more than the input supply provides.
  • Onboard ARM® Cortex®-M0+ MCU manages scheduled power tasks with Real-time Clock (RTC), gently shutdown, or wake-up.
  • Smart Cooling FAN with Pulse Signal Feedback.
  • PoE : Power supply via Ethernet cable
  • Working temperature range: -40°C ~ 80°C

Price

ComponentsPriceOptions
Raspberry PI 4 B - RAM 4Go€ 64 
Raspberry Pi 4 USB C 5,1V 3A power adaptater€ 11not mandatory with option (2)
Micro SD card 16Go€ 9 
IP67 Weatherproof Enclosure€ 59 
Sixfab 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT€ 36.50LTE option (1)
Quectel EC25 Mini PCIe 4G IoT Module€ 52.90LTE option (1)
LTE Full Band PCB Antenna – u.FL Plug – 100mm€ 6.25LTE option (1)
LTE – GNSS Dual u.FL Antenna – 100mm€ 7.60LTE option (1)
Sixfab Power Management & UPS HAT€ 66.50UPS option (2)
Accu li-ion NCA 18650 3.7V 3400mAh€ 16.65UPS option (2)
Power over Ethernet (PoE) module€ 19PoE option (3)
PoE injecter 15V, 1A (15 Watt)€ 12PoE option (3)
SSD mSATA apdatater€ 29mSATA option (4)
mPCIe SSD disk 240Go€ 56mSATA option (4)
8 MP 1080p Module Camera€ 27Camera option (5)
Miscellaneous supplies≃€ 20 
VerionPrice
n0d3 b0x v2€ 163
(1) LTE option+ € 103.25
(2) UPS option+ € 83.15
(3) PoE option+ € 31
(4) mSATA option+ € 85
(5) 8MP 1080p Camera option+ € 27

Key Applications

  • Large Data Downloads and Uploads
  • LTE Router (1)
  • LTE, Cable and DSL blancer router (1)
  • WLAN acces point
  • Mobile Internet Hotspot
  • Load-balance Internet connection
  • High-speed GPS Tracking (1)
  • Live video and recordings (5)
  • Real-time Environmental Monitoring
  • Security & Asset tracking
  • Power Managment (2)
  • NAS and cloud services (4)
  • VPN connection
  • Docker Container

Technical Details

Raspberry PI 4 B - RAM 4Go

  • Broadcom BCM2711, Quad core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC @ 1.5GHz
  • 1GB, 2GB or 4GB LPDDR4-3200 SDRAM (depending on model)
  • 2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz IEEE 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 5.0, BLE
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • 2 USB 3.0 ports; 2 USB 2.0 ports.
  • Raspberry Pi standard 40 pin GPIO header (fully backwards compatible with previous boards)
  • 2 × micro-HDMI ports (up to 4kp60 supported)
  • 2-lane MIPI DSI display port
  • 2-lane MIPI CSI camera port
  • 4-pole stereo audio and composite video port
  • H.265 (4kp60 decode), H264 (1080p60 decode, 1080p30 encode)
  • OpenGL ES 3.0 graphics
  • Micro-SD card slot for loading operating system and data storage
  • 5V DC via USB-C connector (minimum 3A (6))
  • 5V DC via GPIO header (minimum 3A (6))
  • Power over Ethernet (PoE) enabled (which includes IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at PoE standard, requires separate PoE HAT)
  • Operating temperature: 0 – 50 degrees C ambient

(6) A good quality 2.5A power supply can be used if downstream USB peripherals consume less than 500mA in total.

Documents

Raspberry Pi 4 GPIO

Raspberry Pi 4 GPIO

Raspberry Pi 4 GPIO header

Sixfab Power Management & UPS HAT

This HAT is designed to solve the problem the majority of IoT projects faced, the reliable power supply. Make your device always powered, this uninterruptable HAT will manage sources between batteries and adapters intelligently. Without letting your Pi hang up or reset switches seamlessly. RTC featured integrated MCU to let you schedule and full control over the power on/off tasks remotely, timely, securely. Extensive input range and options – solar included – will provide flexibility to choose the best power options to fit your device needs.

  • True Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) battery rechargeable solution without Failing the Raspberry Pi.
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi A+, B+, 2B, 3B, 3B+, and 4 as well as Raspberry Pi Zero v1.3 and Raspberry Pi Zero Wireless.
  • 3.9V to 21V Input Operating Voltage Range Supports Solar Panels.
  • 18650 Li-on Separable Battery Holder.
  • 1-cell 3.7V External Battery Input.
  • Compatible with Raspberry Pi Universal Power Supplies.
  • Onboard Microcontroller manages scheduled power tasks, calendar events with Real-time Clock (RTC), gently shutdown or wake-up, sleep mode controls.
  • Parallel Charging up to 3 Amps while powering the system.
  • Watchdog Timer keeps the system alive when the Raspberry Pi freezes up.*
  • Input, System, and Battery current monitor.
  • Control over current limits of batteries and sources with 50mA resolution.
  • Battery protection circuit enhanced with integrated temperature sensors.
  • Thermal Shutdown and Input, System, Battery Overvoltage Protection.
  • Dynamic power management boosts the system output from the battery if the needed power is more than the input supply provides.
  • Onboard ARM® Cortex®-M0+ MCU manages scheduled power tasks with Real-time Clock (RTC), gently shutdown, or wake-up.
  • Supports external GPIO interrupts to wake up or enter deep-sleep modes.
  • Only I2C pins of Raspberry Pi used by HAT.
  • Onboard STEMMA QT/Qwiic/JST SH connector.
  • Programmable user buttons and RGB LEDs.
  • Smart Cooling FAN with Pulse Signal Feedback.
  • Battery level indicator LEDs with charging/discharging status.
  • Slot for Raspberry Pi Camera Cable.
  • Optional Pogo Spring Pins for hardware shutdown or wake up.
  • Easy-to-use GUI to control features.*

Pinout

power management and ups hat Pinout

Sixfab UPS HAT Pinout

Layout

power management and ups hat Top Layout

Sixfab UPS HAT Top Layout

power management and ups hat Bottom Layout

Sixfab UPS HAT Bottom Layout

Sixfab 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT

The Sixfab 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT grants your Raspberry Pi or 40-pin Pi compatible single-board-computer a super-simple interface bridge between mini PCIe cellular modems. With the modems you insert into Base HAT, your Raspberry Pi based projects will access data networks all around the world.

  1. Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi models that have the 40-pin GPIO header (4, 3, 2, B+, A+, Zero)
  2. Easy-to-use, simple setup, plug-and-play
  3. QMI and PPP are supported (QMI is recommended)
  4. Clip-in Mini PCIe socket compatible with worldwide LTE, UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/GPRS/EDGE coverage with regional or global modules which work with different frequencies & carriers
  5. With the 4G/LTE Module (e.g Quectel EC25) you can reach 150Mbps downlink and 50Mbps uplink data rates. And the 3G Module( e.g Quectel UC20) delivers the maximum data rate of 14.4Mbps downlink and 5.76Mbps uplink.
  6. Micro SIM Card socket can easily reachable on the upside of the HAT.
  7. Can be used standalone with PC/Laptop over micro USB, without stacking with Raspberry Pi.
  8. The HAT can be powered from an external 5V source by exposed power pins, directly from Raspberry Pi 5V GPIO headers, via micro USB, or optional JST connector on the bottom of the board. A specially designed 90-degree right angle micro USB cable is included to package.
  9. Efficient and low quiescent current power circuit can hold up to 3Amps
  10. Optional Send/Receive AT commands over Raspberry Pi UART port is available
  11. Taking the module into the Airplane Mode, resetting module or RI and DTR functions can be accessible over GPIO pins.
  12. The power of the whole board electronics can be disabled for low-power consumption use cases
  13. The modules(EC25&UC20) have built-in GNSS(GPS/GLONASS) receiver for your location-based applications.
  14. Working temperature range: -40°C ~ 80°C

Pinout

Pinout

Sixfab 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT Pinout

Layout

Layout

Sixfab 3G/4G & LTE Base HAT Layout

Compatible Mini PCIe Modules

n0d3 b0x v2 board

nOd3 b0x v2 board

n0d3 b0x v2 board : Raspberry pi 4 + Sixfab power HAT & LTE Base HAT with Quectel EC25 Mini PCIe + LTE and GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) antenna

Configure the Linux OS required security and more

Linux OS required security

System and Software components

Hardware configuration and required security

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