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| 8 | Before downloading the sketch. Please select a unique RADIO_ID. The RADIO_ID must be unique in your radio network and is also used on the Vera side to distinguish between different sensors. |
| 9 | After updating and downloading the code you should be ready to go. |
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| 11 | == Wire things up == |
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| 13 | Follow the instructions in ConnectingRadioModule to connect radio module. |
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| 16 | == Hardware - Purchase guide == |
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| 18 | This is the stuff you need to purchase to build the DallasTemperatureSensor. Note that I've provided links to the things I bought during the development. You might find it cheaper somewhere else. Also note that you might need to buy like 10x of some items to get the price specified. |
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| 20 | 1x Cheap Arduino Nano without serial interface and usb connector\\ |
| 21 | http://www.aliexpress.com/item/16Pcs-Lot-Pro-Mini-Module-Atmega328-5V-16M-For-Arduino-Compatible-Nano/710613095.html |
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| 23 | 8x Dupont cable Female->Female\\ |
| 24 | http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-Female-To-Female-40-pcs-Wire-Cable-Line-1p-1p-Pin-Connector-20cm-2-54mm/1045212486.html |
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| 26 | 1x NRF24L01+ wireless data transmission module 2.4Ghz |
| 27 | http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-shipping-NRF24L01-wireless-data-transmission-module-2-4G-the-NRF24L01-5PCS-LOT-upgrade-version-New/603756080.html |
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| 29 | 1x Waterproof DS18b20 temperature sensor |
| 30 | http://www.aliexpress.com/item/5pcs-lot-Waterproof-DS18b20-temperature-probe-temperature-sensor-Stainless-steel-package-100cm-wire/520592929.html |
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| 32 | (You might need some housing and transformer or battery compartment as well) |
| 33 | |
| 34 | TOTAL SENSOR PRICE: $3,99 + $0.93 + $0,6 + $1.66 = $7,18 |
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| 37 | To download code to the cheap Arduino sensors you might need to buy one of these as well. It is only attached while donwloading code and can be reused between sensors. |
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| 39 | 1x Serial to USB adapter to download code to cheap Arduino Nanos |
| 40 | http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-FT232RL-USB-To-Serial-Adapter-Module-USB-TO-232-For-Arduino-Download-Cable/827218126.html |