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I want to add a 2nd temp sensor for ambient temperature. Does the Robo-Tank already include the 4.7k resistor that goes between Vcc and GND or do I have to solder it to the DS18B20 terminals? Please let me know, thanks.
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Hi Jose, the controller does have the 4.7k resistor, you just need to connect the sensor.
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(11-05-2020, 05:44 PM)Rob F Wrote: (11-05-2020, 05:33 PM)hemiroyd Wrote: I have the DS18B20 sensor monitoring my main tank temp. Was looking at adding ambient temp sensor as well. Came across this from adafruit. It monitors humidity as well. For $15 I'll prob pick up. Unless any other recommendations?
The DHT22 isn't supported but they have recently added the SHT31D temp/humidity sensor.
https://www.adafruit.com/product/2857
This is an I2C device so you would connect it to the I2C port using short wires. If you don't need humidity you can add another DS18B20 for ambient temp.
Since I already had the other parts (cable, connectors, etc.) I just purchased a DS18B20 from Rob for a couple of bucks and wired up an ambient temp sensor, on the cheap. Turns out that the temp chart for it distorts the vertical scale because it goes beyond the 85
° F limit I set up in my previous hack (I live in the tropics). However, it smartly takes into account the new high measurement. I reckon I must keep working at those temp charts, especially because I want one where the different temp sensor lines are superimposed on a single chart.
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