I’m a scientist who is interested in using FieldKit but I’m not sure if it’ll meet my research needs. Is there a way I can evaluate the product?

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  As a rule of thumb 6-8 hours of full sun a day is ample power to charge a FieldKit station. Any spot with enough sun for a vegetable garden will be good for your station. In general, solar panels being used in the Northern Hemisphere should face ...

• I’m interested in using FieldKit, but concerned about uploading data to the web platform. Does this mean my data is open to anyone?

  No. As a FieldKit user, you have full control over how your data is shared. You can choose to share it with no one else, to share it with trusted collaborators, or to make it public. FieldKit will never share your data with anyone without your ...

• I’m concerned about leaving a FieldKit station out in the wilderness for long periods of time. How durable are they?

  The FieldKit project came straight from expedition work in some of the least forgiving parts of the world. We’ve worked to make sure that our case and components are as durable as they can be. However, if you’re planning to deploy in a place that is ...

• When will I receive my FieldKit product?

  We are a small team building out our logistics processes for a complex product, so during the FieldKit presale period, it may take as long as 3-4 weeks for an order to be shipped to you. However, we understand that some customers are working within ...

• I’m deploying a FieldKit Weather for the first time. What are your general recommendations?

  To ensure effective measurement with your FieldKit Weather station, your sensor cluster should be a minimum of five meters (15 feet) off the ground to avoid boundary layer effects. If you are using a solar panel, you should ensure that it receives ...