Sentrifarm

See notes and plans including further links to Github etc. via https://hackaday.io/project/4758-sentrifarm

Build

Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is $51 - $100. It may take A week or less.

About this tool
Description	Used to remote monitor environmental conditions on farms e.g. for grass fire danger index, localised weather Durability depends on ability of the maker to build robust enclosures. Temperature humidity and wind speed depends on components chosen. Range depends on antenna and location.
Used by these projects	The GLOBE Program, Citizen Weather Observer Program, Weather Change in Bellefonte, PA, Lake Observer mobile app, Students' Cloud observations On-Line
Ideal Age Group	Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors (Skill required to build from the online plans, but after that just need a web browser.)
Training	Learning materials are available online.
Use considerations	Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Size & weight	Medium: This tool would fit in a 12 inch cube. Between 1lb and 5lb (a small dog weighs about 5lb)
Expected lifetime	Should last a few weeks
Topics	Climate & Weather, Ecology & Environment, Agriculture
Activities	At home, Exclusively online, At night
Tool updated	June 26, 2017, 7:07 p.m.