This tutorial explains how to connect a analog temperature sensor to the Pi and use a small python script to upload that data for storage and graphing on COSM.
To follow this tutorial you will need
-
MCP3008 DIP-package ADC converter chip
- Analog Temperature Sensor TMP-36
- Adafruit Pi Cobbler - follow the tutorial to assemble it
- Half or Full-size breadboard
- Breadboarding wires
- Raspberry Pi with a internet connection