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+# Introduction
+This project describes the temperature and humidity monitoring setup of the R&D linac ARES at DESY (Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron)..
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+**Installation**:<br>
+`git clone https://gitea.weseng.de/mwio/temperature-and-humidity-monitoring-ARES-DESY.git`
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+
+# ARES project setup & status
+**Placements**:<br>
+![preview:](ARES_Hum-Temp.png?raw=true "placements")
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+
+
+**Raspberry Pi Setup**:<br>
+- Raspberry Pi ... Model
+- Raspberry Pi Gehäuse
+- Camera Module (standard version)
+- 16GB Samsung Pro microSDHC I Karte
+
+__Installation des Betriebsystems auf dem Raspberry Pi__:<br>
+<a href="https://www.raspberrypi.org/documentation/installation/installing-images/README.md" target="_blank">Introduction: Installing operating system images on the Raspberry Pi</a>
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+