Which Shake to buy?

Technical Support
1

I am in Virginia, and putting a Shake on the Christmas list, but torn on the 3D or 4D. What would be best for my location, given it’s not very active geologically?

Thanks for any advice.

Bob

2

Good morning @K2PI

Thank you for your interest in joining the Raspberry Shake Community!

I love the idea of Raspberry Shakes sitting beneath Christmas trees! Something that would not have been possible just a few years ago.

Given that you are in Virginia, I would push you towards the RS3D over the RS4D. The RS4D is intended for hobbyists who are living close to big faults (think California) where the earth motion could easily saturate the velocity sensor. In your case I do not think there is much concern for that happening! Also, for hobbyist purposes, the RS1D would also serve you very well. I know that it is less expensive, but it is the sensor I most commonly recommend for people residing in fairly aseismic regions.

For a more details comparison of the sensor options, please see: https://manual.raspberryshake.org/commonlyAskedQuestions.html#what-is-the-difference-between-the-rs1d-rs3d-and-rs4d-models

I hope to welcome you to the Community soon.

Yours,

Branden

2 Likes
3

Thanks, Branden. Much appreciated. Based on that, I’ve put an RS Shake and Boom on the Christmas list so I can get the best of both the RS1D and Boom in a single package. As a hobbyist, t hat seems like a sweet spot.

Thank you,

Bob

1 Like
4

I should have made just that suggestion!

Welcome aboard Bob!

Branden

5

One more question, if I can. Do the turnkey units come with a model 3b+ so I can run wifi?

Thank you.

Bob Harvey

1 Like
6

We ship with the 3 Model B.

However, whether you are using any of the wifi-capable models, be it the 3 Model B; 3 Model B+; or 4 Model B, we do not recommend it. The wifi antennas generate RF that gets into the sensitive analog circuitry causing spikes.

Branden

7

Ok. I will get an external dongle and distance it from the Pi. Thanks.

Bob Harvey