We offer two host options that we have tested: windows/mac laptop and raspberry pi. Both options work great and each has its unique advantages which we describe below.
Windows/
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Mac laptop
In this case you will use a windows or mac laptop as your host. This means that this will be your central unit which controls all the other components in the setup. Please keep in mind that you will still need a raspberry pi (pi) to interface with some of the sensors.
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Step by step, how to get your machine ready
Raspberry Pi Setup Instructions:
Download Raspberry Pi Imager software from this link and install on your windows or mac os.
Launch the Raspberry Pi Imager, and click on “CHOOSE OS” button.
From the main menu, choose “Raspberry Pi OS (other)”.
From the list of available OSs, choose the option of “Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit)”.
Download mini conda here(link)
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