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The concept of a “managed ecosystem” involves placing a large number of microclimate sensors, weather stations and other devices in the area. It is not always possible to do this in a hidden way. Therefore, the appearance of our electronic devices is extremely important to us.

The main thing you need to know when developing the design of a decorative case for Symbiosei sensors: the electronic filling of climate sensors is completely independent of the external decorative case.

This gives you creative freedom with a minimum of technical restrictions.

The appearance of the microclimate sensor is limited only by your imagination. It is almost independent of the working electronic filling
The appearance of the microclimate sensor is limited only by your imagination. It is almost independent of the working electronic filling
Electronic filling of the climate sensor. Central on the top is a board with a battery and a transmitting antenna, on the right side is a soil moisture sensor, on the left side — a light sensor. Below in the center is a remote (in this assembly) temperature sensor
Electronic filling of the climate sensor. Central on the top is a board with a battery and a transmitting antenna, on the right side is a soil moisture sensor, on the left side — a light sensor. Below in the center is a remote (in this assembly) temperature sensor
Option with remote solar panel. The central board and temperature sensor are hidden in a ventilated thermal and moisture-proof case
Option with remote solar panel. The central board and temperature sensor are hidden in a ventilated thermal and moisture-proof case

Technical requirements for the design of decorative cases for climate sensors

The light sensor should be located high enough above the ground and should never fall into the shadow of the decorative case
The light sensor should be located high enough above the ground and should never fall into the shadow of the decorative case
It is better to place the main board of the device high. The transmitting antenna is located directly on the board, and low sensors greatly lose in communication range
It is better to place the main board of the device high. The transmitting antenna is located directly on the board, and low sensors greatly lose in communication range
The soil moisture sensor must be located at the bottom of the case. The sensing element must be permanently immersed into the ground
The soil moisture sensor must be located at the bottom of the case. The sensing element must be permanently immersed into the ground
But sometimes a low sensor is the only acceptable option. For example, for a flower bed or alpine slide
But sometimes a low sensor is the only acceptable option. For example, for a flower bed or alpine slide
The central board must be protected from precipitation, and the temperature sensor must be protected from heating by sunlight. In this case, both problems are solved by a ventilated foam housing
The central board must be protected from precipitation, and the temperature sensor must be protected from heating by sunlight. In this case, both problems are solved by a ventilated foam housing
The temperature sensor must have maximum ventilation. In this case it is located on the main board
The temperature sensor must have maximum ventilation. In this case it is located on the main board

Examples of decorative cases for Symbiosei climate sensors

Large beads made of recycled glass give the wires additional protection from ultraviolet radiation. The board with the antenna and the temperature sensor are hidden in a foam casing
Large beads made of recycled glass give the wires additional protection from ultraviolet radiation. The board with the antenna and the temperature sensor are hidden in a foam casing
All electronics is inside a bamboo case. Practical and cheap, except for the original painting. On the left is a case based on an Indonesian mask
All electronics is inside a bamboo case. Practical and cheap, except for the original painting. On the left is a case based on an Indonesian mask
Collection of climate sensors made of natural materials from our Middle East office
Collection of climate sensors made of natural materials from our Middle East office
Sensor with decorative facade. All electronics is hidden behind an Indonesian mask under a small wooden canopy
Sensor with decorative facade. All electronics is hidden behind an Indonesian mask under a small wooden canopy
A simple board with painting is an almost finished decorative case
A simple board with painting is an almost finished decorative case
Natural materials are not a dogma. You can do it like this also
Natural materials are not a dogma. You can do it like this also
Or like this. The photo shows a model of a budget foam case with a solar panel
Or like this. The photo shows a model of a budget foam case with a solar panel
Sometimes you can just wrap the wire around a stick. All connecting wires have a sufficient level of protection and are suitable for outdoor installation
Sometimes you can just wrap the wire around a stick. All connecting wires have a sufficient level of protection and are suitable for outdoor installation