Post ARMlAr9FpyQRrhUXlw by penguin42@mastodon.org.uk
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 (DIR) Post #ARMlAqk5LYICbdiRXc by dantheclamman@scicomm.xyz
       2023-01-05T21:14:57Z
       
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       New paper alert! We measured the valve closure activity of giant clams at Biosphere 2 using valvometric sensors built with open source tools. We found the clams bask wide open to maximize photosynthesis during the day, and prioritize filter feeding and predator evasion at night! I'll have more to report on these cyborg clams in an upcoming blog; stay tuned! https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0278752
       
 (DIR) Post #ARMlAr9FpyQRrhUXlw by penguin42@mastodon.org.uk
       2023-01-06T12:21:42Z
       
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       @dantheclamman Fun! Why did you use the Arduino rather than wiring the sensors directly to the Pi's GPIO?
       
 (DIR) Post #ARN4fCqVd2OayYuQmO by dantheclamman@scicomm.xyz
       2023-01-06T16:00:00Z
       
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       @penguin42 good question! We mention that as an option, but we wanted to focus on the Arduino because it's cheaper, has a nice set of libraries available and can be used independent of the Pi logging direct to SD cards if they don't care about viewing on a monitor and remote VNC