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PapaDuck (Gateway)

Gateway device that connects your mesh network to the internet via WiFi. Receives messages from MamaDucks and uploads data to OWL DMS in real-time. Requirements: WiFi access and USB/wall power

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MamaDuck (Node)

Battery-powered sensor device that collects data and relays messages through the mesh network to a PapaDuck.

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Supported Sensors

Configure sensors during the firmware flashing process:
  • GPS: Track location (5-60 minute intervals)
  • BMP180: Temperature and pressure monitoring
  • BMP390: High-precision temperature and pressure
  • DHT11: Temperature and humidity monitoring
  • LED Control: Visual indicators with configurable LED count
Sensor intervals: 30 seconds to 60 minutes (configurable per sensor)

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DetectorDuck

Testing tool that measures signal strength between devices. Use for optimizing device placement and identifying coverage gaps before deploying your network.

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How They Work Together

Internet → [PapaDuck] → [MamaDuck 1, 2, 3...] → Sensors
  1. MamaDucks collect sensor data or relay messages
  2. Data is sent to PapaDuck through the mesh network
  3. PapaDuck uploads to cloud via WiFi
  4. OWL DMS displays data in real-time

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Next Steps

Flash Firmware

Configure and flash devices

Network Management

Manage devices in OWL DMS