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Whether it's a budget or supply issue, there are alternative single board computers out there beyond Raspberry Pi, offering similar specs and price points.
Single-board computer Raspberry Pi can be used for collecting rainfall data, measuring wind speed and direction, temperature, and more. Here's how to set it up.