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Review on Computer Thermometer Software Logging Temperature by Dan Bobbert

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Suitable for my needs in Test, Measure & Inspect

I'm using this with Linux, not Windows, but I've tried it with Windows software that needs to be downloaded from the pcsensor site. The software seemed a little iffy, but it helped me make sure my sensor was working. Please note that initially the external temperature sensor was not determined by me. I contacted support and they asked me to check if it's fully connected, the last bit is harder to enforce. That was the problem for me, the last click didn't work and after I fixed that it worked fine. For Linux, I use the Temper.py python code that reads sensor data from these devices. It works fine for me and supports reading internal or external temperature value. One thing I've noticed recently as the weather gets cooler is that both of these sensors I installed don't seem to report temperatures below about 7.5 degrees C (45.5 F). The description says it should withstand down to -40C but that's not what I see. Every day my temperature data chart bottoms out at around 45.5 F. That's not a problem for my use, but it doesn't match what the description says. I haven't tested this limitation with pcsensor's Windows software, but this is the result I get with the Temper.py python script. So far I have had a sensor in continuous use for about 10 days without any problems.

Pros
  • Dual temperature probe: one is inside and the other is pulled out by cable. Two sensors can measure the temperature at the same time. A NOTICE. Connect the external sensor to the USB thermometer first and then to the computer, otherwise the temperature of the external sensor will not be displayed.
Cons
  • I'll add later