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Packages conductivity, temperature, and depth sensors with an Arduino-compatible controller, battery, and SD storage inside a user-built housing for nearshore research and education.

Published Updated Story ID: mp-2026-09-17-022
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Packages conductivity, temperature, and depth sensors with an Arduino-compatible controller, battery, and SD storage inside a user-built housing for nearshore research and education.

Packages conductivity, temperature, and depth sensors with an Arduino-compatible controller, battery, and SD storage inside a user-built housing for nearshore research and education.

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An independent builder is turning an improbable idea into a working project.

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