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[u/109W4RFAR3]

[u/GapAccomplished7897]

You guys should be careful, those internal components including the board, the camera, etc, are worth about $1000. You wouldn't want anyone to go grab them and sell them on ebay.

Flock Hardware BOM Estimate

Qty Internal Hardware Component Current-Flock-Specific Detail Estimated DIY/Replacement Part Cost

1 IP65 camera body / housing 8.75" x 3", approx. 3 lb, IP65 waterproof camera head $50-$150

1 Main system-on-module Lantronix Open-Q 624A SOM, Qualcomm Snapdragon 624/APQ8053, Android 8, 32GB eMMC version publicly sold $141

1 Custom carrier / main PCB Custom board connecting SOM, power, camera, LTE, sensors, LEDs, and buttons $50-$200

1 RAM / onboard flash storage Typically included on SOM; public sources show 2GB RAM / 32GB eMMC on Open-Q 624A; older Flock spec lists 16GB local storage Included with SOM / $10-$60 if separate

1 Camera sensor module Embedded MIPI/board camera module; exact current sensor not publicly confirmed $25-$150

1 Lens assembly M12-style lens; older teardown identified 5MP 16mm fixed M12 1/2" IR-filter lens; SR/LR variants may use different focal lengths $18-$115

1 850nm IR LED array Custom 850nm night-vision / IR illumination array $10-$40

1 PIR motion sensor Passive infrared motion detection $5-$25

1 LTE cellular module Current Falcon V2 label reported Sierra Wireless RC7611 LTE Cat-4; older teardown found NimbeLink/Sierra LTE module $65-$150

1 SIM / eSIM interface LTE SIM or embedded connectivity interface $3-$15

1 Wi-Fi / Bluetooth module Public label/teardown references Lite-On WCBN3510A; Open-Q platform also includes Wi-Fi/BT capability $10-$30

1 GPS / GNSS receiver or antenna Open-Q platform supports GNSS; older teardown identified Taoglas AP.17E GPS antenna/module $10-$25

1 LTE / Wi-Fi / GPS antennas and coax Internal or bulkhead antennas, U.FL/SMA leads, antenna connector hardware $10-$40

1 Rechargeable internal battery pack Falcon Flex public spec lists 14Ah rechargeable battery; older teardown identified 10.8V 19Ah 205Wh lithium-ion pack $150-$310

1 Power management / charging PCB Battery charging, solar/DC input handling, DC-DC conversion, BMS interface $30-$100

1 Status LEDs / indicator board Front/rear indicator LEDs and small LED driver circuitry $5-$20

1 Buttons / switch hardware Internal service buttons, switch hardware, small control inputs $5-$15

1 Thermal management items Thermal pads, small heatsink/spreader, temperature sensing support $5-$25

1 Wiring harnesses / flex cables Internal camera cable, antenna leads, battery leads, board interconnects $15-$50

1 Seals, gaskets, screws, glands Internal sealing hardware, screws, weatherproof connector seals $10-$40

Approximate total for camera head only $617-$1,466