Summary of Tempduino – Arduino Based Temp and Humidity Display
The author seeks a custom, educational solution to monitor office temperature and humidity, rejecting a simple $5 store-bought thermometer in favor of building an Arduino-based device. This project, despite a higher cost, offers the satisfaction of learning and a unique display compared to standard options.
Parts used in the Tempduino Project:
- Arduino
- Temperature sensor
- Humidity sensor
- Display unit
The temperature in my office at work varies quite a bit depending on the time of day, season, and the whims of the other people I share the floor with. When I’m sitting at my desk shaking uncontrollably or sweating profusely it would be nice to know if it’s due to the temperature or just work related stress.
A simple $5.00 thermometer would suffice, but where’s the fun in that? Making my own thermometer might cost ten times as much, but I might learn something in the process and it would be way cooler than any cheap store bought thing? I’d rather make something myself even if I have to pay a “maker’s premium.”
For more detail: Tempduino – Arduino Based Temp and Humidity Display
- Why did the author choose to build their own thermometer?
The author wanted to learn something new and have a cooler device than a cheap store-bought option. - What is the cost of a simple store-bought thermometer mentioned?
A simple thermometer costs five dollars. - Does the custom build cost more than buying one?
Yes, making the thermometer might cost ten times as much as a cheap store-bought one. - What variables affect the office temperature described in the text?
Time of day, season, and the preferences of other people on the floor vary the temperature. - Can the device distinguish between temperature issues and work stress?
The project aims to help determine if shaking or sweating is due to temperature or stress. - What type of technology powers this display?
The device is based on Arduino technology. - What two environmental factors does the Tempduino measure?
The device measures both temperature and humidity. - Is there a maker's premium associated with this project?
Yes, the author acknowledges paying a maker's premium for the DIY approach.
