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Old 03-08-13, 12:50 AM   #60
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Originally Posted by Mikesolar View Post
What are the specs for the one you bought? I saw a few that looked the same but the min temp on one was 0C and depending on what you want to measure, you might need much colder. I just ordered some good for -40C at about $5 ea.
Yeah, the one I have is for a more limited range. Since I want to use in inside the house, the range was not so important.

I think yours uses a different library, but everything else is pretty much the same.

If it's temperature only that you want, I really like the 1-wire sensors. They have a pretty good range of temperatures, and they're accurate.

But I also found some interesting honeywell temperature and humidity sensors that are more expensive, but I'm pretty sure they're more accurate.

I'm gonna continue on with the DHT11, until I see a definite reason to go another direction.

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