Raspberry Pi Sense HAT Environmental Sensor Board

Description

Recording a room baseline

Fit the board to a compatible Pi with a populated 40-pin GPIO header while the host is powered down. Use the Sense HAT Python library to read the sensors. Save timestamps, units, and room names in the same file so readings can be compared with recording notes.

What to check before buying

The host Pi supplies power and runs the logging program. Its heat and the enclosure can influence temperature readings, so keep placement consistent and compare the setup with a separate room thermometer before collecting a baseline.

For field technique, read the HauntGears daylight investigation guide. See the manufacturer’s specifications and instructions.

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