2020 Jun 25, 12:37 PM
I've rewired the pi to Opensprinkler board using a rainbow cable and put the pi in its own case (old one I had, with a fan.) That has reduced the peak temp from 70oC to 55oC! Which is already great. A strategic piece of aluminium foil on the outside of the plastic outdoor weatherproof case has also reduced the temp by another 5oC.
My FLIRC case arrived today also, so I'm going to try that and see if it can keep a similar temp, I think this will be better in the long run as I fear running the fan 24/7 will mean it doesn't last long.
Will report back on findings, thanks for the help Dan.
Chris
My FLIRC case arrived today also, so I'm going to try that and see if it can keep a similar temp, I think this will be better in the long run as I fear running the fan 24/7 will mean it doesn't last long.
Will report back on findings, thanks for the help Dan.
Chris