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| cfastie | "A simple option might be to turn on some NIR LEDs when the photography happens. The NIR:VIS ratio might not match sunlight, but if you know what it..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| rockets | " DFR0504_Analog_Isolation_Module-V1.0-_Schematic.pdf here is the schematic of the isolator. " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| shanlter | "Thanks @rockets! I hope this could help answering your questions, @ramarro. btw, The GUI of your controller looks so nice! Where can I learn more a..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| rockets | "I just try translate youyou's answer into english. Q:The parts for the KnowFlow-esque are going to be ordered from DFRobot and was wondering if yo..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| Sidney_AstroPlant | "The kit is fully enclosed with LED with a certain blue and red ratio (I have to verify what the exact ratio is). This brings me to the conclusion t..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "Thanks for adding a photo. NDVI is based on the assumption that the light illuminating the foliage has a certain proportion of NIR and VIS -- the p..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "Using two cameras solves one of the two problems I described (mixed NIR and VIS). That problem can also be solved by measuring or making assumption..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| Sidney_AstroPlant | "Thanks Chris for your response. My assumption was that the blue filter supplied with the RPI Noir camera blocks the red channel fully. So you get a..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| Sidney_AstroPlant | "Thanks for the positive messages! I see that both of you are active in open source hardware and software initiatives. We are thinking to share our ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| zengirl2 | "Glad you posted here as you know I'm a fan of the project. :) " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| cfastie | "I haven't used the Pi NoIR cam and have not seen your photos, so I can only respond from general principles. Camera sensors are not as sensitive ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| warren | "Just wanted to say this looks really cool! " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| ramarro | "@shanlter i think that DFR EC will be better than what i use, at least after a brief look to the circuit. i will order one, and try it as well, if ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| shanlter | "Yes, you got it :) @MadTinker If you want to use DFRobot's EC sensor, you'd better test your sample with a TDS pen first (which only costs several ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| shanlter | "@ramarro, you tried so many stuff! Thanks for the info on EC, I am learning it. Lots of the questions you mentioned I don't know the answer, I aske..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| MadTinker | "@shanlter @ramarro Dang, got lost in the comments .... my bad. " | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| ramarro | "@MadTinker, @shanlter use DFRobot EC probe. I am using EC_mini_v31 we are two different person :) using 2 different devices for a similar project..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| MadTinker | "@shanlter A little confused about what you used for EC. The KnowFlow spec sheets indicates a DFRobot EC sensor, but in the above you indicate som..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| ramarro | "i forget to add some details :) even if you use 2 arduino, at least in my scenario, and u want them communicate in some way, you have to use a com..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| ramarro | "@shanlter using 2 arduino (or 20) doesn't change anything, unless you use galvanically isulated ac/dc converter. if you power them from the same s..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| shanlter | "@ramarro totally agree! When I first use their sensors, I also have the same problem. I asked them and was told to use several Arduino boards for e..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| ramarro | "@shanlter did you have the opportunities to talk with dfrobot team? i have purchased a ph shield from them, and after some experiment i noticed th..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| shanlter | "@MadTinker, according to my knowledge, the reason why to use "isolation" is to avoid interrupting between sensors. Both OPR and EC need isolation. ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago | |||
| shanlter | "Hi @MadTinker, thanks for your question! I just saw your questions around dataloggers for pH! I think DFRobots' isolation module is not online yet ..." | Read more » | over 7 years ago |