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== Overview ==
 
== Overview ==
 
Designed to be simple to build, low parts cost, and low maintenance.
 
Designed to be simple to build, low parts cost, and low maintenance.
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Needs:
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* Wirelessly transmit temperature and relative humidity to a main unit.
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* Run off a single AA, two AA, or a 9v battery
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Wants:
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* Two pins who's grounded status could be reported (think a door sensor, or something)
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* Two pins that could be set to send 3.3v or 5v to run an relay
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* Thermostat control?
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* Bluetooth?
  
 
== Status ==
 
== Status ==

Revision as of 00:13, 30 November 2010

Overview

Designed to be simple to build, low parts cost, and low maintenance.

Needs:

  • Wirelessly transmit temperature and relative humidity to a main unit.
  • Run off a single AA, two AA, or a 9v battery

Wants:

  • Two pins who's grounded status could be reported (think a door sensor, or something)
  • Two pins that could be set to send 3.3v or 5v to run an relay
  • Thermostat control?
  • Bluetooth?

Status

In progress

Parts

Name Price for 10 units AVR pins required Link
RFM22B-S2 Wireless Transceiver $10.79 4(SPI) http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10153
DHT22 Humidity and Temperature Sensor $8.96 1 (i think) http://www.sparkfun.com/products/10167