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USE CASE

owlogger

Basic premise

  • Internal sensor readings to be monitored
  • Internal network should not allow incoming access. Why?
    • Dynamic IP addresses are not a problem
    • Better security
    • Comply with facility policy
  • An external server is available
  • Simple web viewing from any device

Some monitoring scenarios:

  • Aquarium
  • Beer brewing
  • Wine cellar
  • Pipes freezing
  • Chicken coop

Types of data

1-wire sensors

owpost is designed specifically for 1-wire temperature and humidity

Other logging

generalpost posted any arbitray text string to the logging database