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Bee Data Logger Arduino

Welcome to the world of Bee Data Logging with Arduino! 🐝 This repository contains everything you need to get started with your Bee Data Logger project.

Overview

The Bee Data Logger Arduino library enables you to gather and log valuable data from your bee colonies using Arduino. With easy-to-use examples and seamless integration with the Arduino IDE, you'll be up and running in no time.

Installation

To install the Bee Data Logger library, simply follow these steps:

Arduino Library Manager

  1. Open Arduino IDE.
  2. Navigate to Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries....
  3. Search for "Bee Data Logger" and click Install.

Manual Installation

Alternatively, you can install the library manually from GitHub by following the instructions below.

Getting Started

Programming your Bee Data Logger is a breeze! Just follow these simple steps:

Add Espressif ESP32 Arduino Board Library

  1. Go to File > Preferences in Arduino IDE.
  2. Under "Additional Board Manager URLs," paste the following URL: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json.
  3. Search for and install the ESP32 board library by Espressif (version 2.0.8 or later).

Select Bee Data Logger Board

  1. After installing the ESP32 library, go to Tools > Board > Boards Manager.
  2. Search for "Bee Data Logger" and install the board library.

Programming the Bee Data Logger

  1. STEP 1 (Upload):
    • Connect the USB-C cable to your Bee Data Logger.
    • Press and hold the BOOT button, then press the RESET button.
    • Release the BOOT button to enter download mode.
    • Select "Bee Data Logger" from the board manager.
  2. STEP 2 (Execute):
    • After uploading the code, press the RESET button on the board to execute the program.

That's it! You're ready to start logging data from your bee colonies like a pro. 📈 Happy logging!

Additional details can be found on The google docs file https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPj3NzwOtEeW1S5HBjY9oWhMNKQ8UEhDg4g_mmPkW0o/edit