Data Logger Deluxe Version Almost Done

published: September 14, 2015 — last modified: October 23, 2025

Just to let you know the deluxe version of the data logger is almost done. The hardware is ready and tested – currently I finish the menu based software for the data logger.

  • Menu based control with 5 capacitive inputs
  • Record, view records, send records to serial, erase all, settings.
  • Wireless charging.

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