Sensor enclosures
question:sensor-enclosures

Environmental sensors that are used outdoors for long periods often need weatherproof or even waterproof enclosures. This page collects resources and projects to protect electronic and other sensors from the elements. (above [Riffle](/wiki/riffle) image by @cfastie [in this post](/notes/cfastie/06-09-2016/compost-is-hot-says-riffle)) At Public Lab, we emphasize low cost, low complexity tools and techniques, so we're really interested in sensor enclosures that are designed with that in mind -- or that are being designed so! ## Questions Questions can be either frequently asked questions, or "next step" challenges we're looking to solve. [questions:sensor-enclosures] **** ## Activities Activities show how to use this project, step by step. [activities:sensor-enclosures] ...


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gretchengehrke "@DavidMack, that's very true about the expense, but the lids are usually metal and so hard to clean. Depending on the analyte of interest, metal li..." | Read more » almost 7 years ago
DavidMack "Mason jars: cheap and easily sealed. Ground glass connections are usually expensive. " | Read more » almost 7 years ago