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| *They work at any voltage (digital sensors require 3 or 5V logic). | *They work at any voltage (digital sensors require 3 or 5V logic). | ||
| *Compared to a thermocouple, they don't require an amplifier to read the minute voltages - you can use any microcontroller to read a thermistor. | *Compared to a thermocouple, they don't require an amplifier to read the minute voltages - you can use any microcontroller to read a thermistor. | ||
| - | *They can also be incredibly accurate for the price. For example, the 10K 1% thermistor in the shop is good for measuring with ±0.1°C accuracy! (Assuming you have an accurate enough analog converter) | + | *They can also be incredibly accurate for the price. For example, the 10K 1% thermistor in the shop is good for measuring with ±0.25°C accuracy! (Assuming you have an accurate enough analog converter) |
| *They are difficult to break or damage - they are much simpler and more reliable | *They are difficult to break or damage - they are much simpler and more reliable | ||
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