Make a Weather Station with a Raspberry Pi
Source: jeremymorgan.com
This project guides the user through setting up a multi-sensor weather station using a Raspberry Pi. It covers wiring, configuring kernel modules for I2C and One-Wire protocols, and installing Python libraries to read and log environmental data.
Categorisation
Stage 3: Architect (11-13+)Pattern Recognition & Data AnalysisAlgorithmic & Procedural ThinkingTabletop & Physical PropsCoding Activity
Props & Materials Required
- •Raspberry Pi 2 or Model B
- •AM2302 Temperature/Humidity Sensor
- •BMP180 Barometric Pressure Sensor
- •DS18B20 Waterproof Temperature Sensor
- •TSL2561 Digital Luminosity Sensor
- •Breadboard and Jumper Wires
- •Raspbian OS
Why It Works & Notes
Parent Note:
Linux command line, Python programming, I2C and One-Wire communication protocols, IoT data handling, and sensor integration.