Introduction: DHT11 (Raspberry Pi)

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How to setup a DHT11 sensor to read Temperature and Relative Humidity on the Raspberry Pi.

Step 1: Parts

PARTS:

RPI 3 - https://amzn.to/2VA9pQY

4 Amp Power Adapter - https://amzn.to/2CTptWu

16GB micro SD - https://amzn.to/2SFMwd3

120 pcs jumper cable: https://ebay.to/2VAb9cY

DHT11 Sensors- https://amzn.to/2RzojYB

Step 2: CODE

1. SSH into Pi

2. Type "git clone https://github.com/szazo/DHT11_Python.git"

3. cd DHT11_Python

4. sudo nano dht11_example.py

5. edit line 13 and change to "pin=17"

6. add new line 19 and type " print("Temperature: %d F" % ((result.temperature * 9/5) +32)) "

7. save file and run python file

Step 3: Optional Walkthrough