OK, I’ve probably gone too far now…


It’s a mix of devices providing the data…
- For the inside/outside/fridge temperatures and humidities I’m using 433MHz “Acurite” brand probes. They’re received using a Raspberry Pi with a USB SDR and RTL_433 package. I’m using a Python script to parse the JSON output from RTL_433 and then write that to a PHP script on my web server which stores the data in a MySQL database. The Acurite’s transmit every 16s, I only write data if the change is greater than 0.5 from the last value.
- For the “Storage” info, it’s a 3G cellular connected Particle Electron with an AM2302 and a 4400mAh battery set in my tin-can storage unit where I store all my tools and stuff that doesn’t fit or belong in the apartment–This is a new storage unit, my old one was indoors and somewhat climate controlled. I’m a bit worried about how some of my stuff will do in this one which is a drive-up and seems to get very hot and very humid. The Electron will measure and transmit every hour, to preserve the battery it goes into deep sleep between readings.
- For the “Soil” info, it’s a WiFi connected Particle Photon using an SH-10 stuffed into the spider plant’s pot and a YL-69 which measures resistance between two copper traces. I take readings every 10 minutes and transmit regardless of changes. This device is powered by an 18Ah 12V SLA battery so I do sleep the Photon between readings, but the SLA is kept float charged by mains.