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/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.
The advantage of using a windows or mac laptop/tablet is that these have a screen, keyboard and mouse so you don’t have to purchase these separately and mount them in a way that it is comfortable to work with.
The disadvantage is that you will need a pi anyway so you may find it more convenient to have everything running in the pi instead of having two separate computers. Also the price, it may be cheaper to get a pi, display, mouse and keyboard than a windows or mac machine if you don’t have one laying around that you can repurpose.
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