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* TDS (total dissolved solids) probe (as above)
* TDS (total dissolved solids) probe (as above)
* temperature probe (considering a DS18B20+ from Solarbotics, dropped inside an empty pen tube, sealed with electrical tape and silicone)
* temperature probe (considering a DS18B20+ from Solarbotics, dropped inside an empty pen tube, sealed with electrical tape and silicone)
 
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'''Software'''
'''Software'''
* Code Arduino unit to read values from temperature probe
* Code Arduino unit to read values from temperature probe
* Code Arduino unit to read values from pH probe
* Code Arduino unit to read values from pH probe
 
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'''Bionics (hey, it sounds cool)'''
'''Bionics (hey, it sounds cool)'''
* Contact Andy regarding seedlings.
* Contact Andy regarding seedlings.
* Pick up hydroton from Quick Grow (1204 Edmonton Trail Northeast  Calgary, AB T2E 3K5 (403) 276-5156)
* Pick up hydroton from Quick Grow (1204 Edmonton Trail Northeast  Calgary, AB T2E 3K5 (403) 276-5156)
* Check out Big Al's for fish; we have a customer loyalty account thingy (call Mike for details). Will be wanting freshwater fish that can tolerate somewhat harsher environments.
* Check out Big Al's for fish; we have a customer loyalty account thingy (call Mike for details). Will be wanting freshwater fish that can tolerate somewhat harsher environments.
 
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'''Research'''
'''Research'''
* Arduino communications solution; Wind mobile offers two very attractive data stick solutions (3G network)
* Arduino communications solution; Wind mobile offers two very attractive data stick solutions (3G network)
 
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'''Outreach'''
 
* Acquire hydroton/rockwool, SeaChem Prime, water test kit.
* Seedlings from Andy, if possible.
 
* Contact CDC project members; inquire about tour of Brooks facility if it is still operational
* Contact CDC project members; inquire about tour of Brooks facility if it is still operational
* Contact Zoo for tour of Conservatory including in-depth workings of the greenhouse's operating system(s) (behind the scenes)
* Contact Zoo for tour of Conservatory including in-depth workings of the greenhouse's operating system(s) (behind the scenes)
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