In this article we would like to explain how you can install 5 DePin projects on a Helium Hotspot such as Crankk, Wingbits, ThingsIX and Honeygain.
For our test setup, we used a Pisces P100 Helium Outdoor Miner and only removed the housing to access the USB port. The whole thing is also possible with any other Helium Hotspot where a Raspberry PI is installed and where the USB ports are accessible. One example is a SenseCap M1. However, this must also be removed from the housing to access the USB ports.
This is what the whole installation looks like:
The 5 DePin projects on a helium hotspot are:
Of course, the first #DePin project is on the hotspot Helium itself. I don’t think we need to write anything about that. Most of you know what helium is and what it can do
Project number 2 is Crankk. Crankk works in a similar way to Helium and will play a major role in this Helium hotspot.
Project number 3 ThingsIX is a decentralized global Internet of Things network. ThingsIX is also based on LoRaWan technology and is similar to Helium or Crankk.
Wingbits is project 4 on the hotspot. Wingbits Mission is to establish an exceptional, worldwide community dedicated to flight tracking, where contributors are appropriately rewarded for their valuable data.
Finally, and as project 5, Honeygain runs on the hotspot. Honeygain is a platform that pays you for your unused internet bandwidth. All you have to do is make your internet connection available and you will be rewarded for it
How can I install all these DePins on a hotspot?
The first and most important step is to install the Crankk operating system. You can download or install this for the following hotspots: Bobcat Miner, Controllino, COTX, Dusun, Finestra, Heltec, Linkxdot, Nebra, SenseCap and so on. You can find detailed instructions for your hotspot HERE. You will then have Crankk as your operating system and helium mining will still be possible. Read more about Crankk
The Crankk operating system is Linux-based, so you can now install the other projects via Docker/Container.
To be able to use ThingsIX on your hotspot, you need to install the ThingsIx Forwarder. Detailed instructions can be found here: https://docs.thingsix.com/for-gateway-owners/getting-started
Wingbits is also relatively easy to install. Instructions can be found here: https://docs.wingbits.com/get-started/step-by-step-guide – please note that your Helium Hotspot requires a USB port to operate Wingbits, where an AirNav RadarBox FlightStick ADS-B can be connected.
Honeygain is also relatively easy to install on the hotspot. Instructions can be found here: https://support.honeygain.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018979919-How-to-run-Honeygain-on-Docker-Linux
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The access data for your Crankk hotspot:
To install the Docker/Container for ThingsIx, Wingbits and Honeygain you have to login via SSH to your Helium/Crankk Hotspot. Putty is one way or you can a command line Window.
Username: Crankk
Password: B@tch0n3
Have fun copying and trying it out!
