<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Connectivity for Community Disaster Resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Rural Resilience through Connected Communities]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:56:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Repeater Node - Heat Testing v2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since PA3, the team has been inducted to use high risk ABS 3D printers in the ANU maker space. This has allowed us to print a prototype repeater case from ABS fillament - rather than PLA.  ABS has much greater heat resistance than PLA because of its higher glass transition temperature, which is around 105∘C compared to PLA's 60∘C. . We tested this improved heat resistance using the same method as for the PLA case. It was placed in an oven at round 70C for approximately 2 hours and...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/repeater-node-heat-testing-v2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ef0e1dfba3cd71b3ca3b9e</guid><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:04:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_757ca10ed0c84b679e814c66b046a3eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall Node - Solar Mounting Upgrade]]></title><description><![CDATA[The previous mount for the new 40W solar panel on the rain gauge node was working well for a while, however in strong winds it was found...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/rainfall-node-solar-mounting-upgrade</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9bb30ef091a1617e21c30</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 23:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_09ec5efa016342028e4e1d11fca51397~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creek Level Node Deployment ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big milestone for the team last week. We managed to install our creek level sensor prototype at a local farm in the Majura Valley. The...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/creek-level-node-deployment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d9b773cb09911e236f1c9a</guid><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 22:46:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_adf1e72bfcff43c197ebb766e8759173~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Creek Level Node Construction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team is progressing well with construction of the creek level node. Most hardware components including the solar panel, case, and...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/creek-level-node-construction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cfa0bdc792caf78b8d2495</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 07:08:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_0bfb4db42e614a6b998b3acf8b0f5b28~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repeater Node V3]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team has taken inspiration from individuals on the Northern Rivers Trip in this latest repeater node design. John Hutchinson was the...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/repeater-node-v3</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cf94bac792caf78b8d0f35</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 06:48:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_237c1f8e23d9411896db755fc07f09d6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Repeater Node - Heat Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team deemed it necessary to heat test the 3d printed casing on the back of our repeater nodes. Given a number of these will likely be...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/repeater-node-heat-testing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cf7a2dc792caf78b8ce2ab</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Sep 2025 04:25:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_a97544f07f7b4a388659d22ab777f6d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_878,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rainfall Node Power System Upgrades]]></title><description><![CDATA[After an extensive month-long in-field testing program of our rain gauge node, it was found that the power system was slightly...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/rainfall-node-power-system-upgrades</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68952e55778fcaf78d221a1f</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:04:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_fc2b57e9c0a44c1db152ad4cfa4cdc98~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water Level Node - Location Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few members of the team have been exploring options for installing a creek level node/gauge. 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Stock Heltec antenna was being used Antenna was...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/rainfall-node-antenna-modifications-for-improved-range</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680f03ee02e22389d113bc2b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:37:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_60e25986a3a94111a218b7ed37cc452f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>u7311614</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Improved Repeater Node Design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team has designed an manufactured 2x improved repeater nodes, integrated into a commercial off the shelf solar light. 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Jeremy (project host)...]]></description><link>https://communitydisasterres.wixsite.com/connectivity-for-com/post/enhancing-disaster-resilience-through-local-connectivity</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67c0e1a809ef697d56216315</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:05:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02e484_b18d0c42053c4787bef072e4dc1f438a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Liam McPherson</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>