# Testing the Sensors

Before installing instruments on the weather station, it’s crucial to test all sensors to ensure they’re working correctly. This can be done using a **Raspberry Pi** equipped with a **Grove Base Hat**, which provides easy connections for various sensors. The [**3D-PAWS software**](https://github.com/3d-paws/3D-PAWS-Raspberry-Pi), available on GitHub, simplifies the testing process by handling sensor data acquisition and communication. By following this setup, you can validate sensor functionality and accuracy in a controlled environment before deploying them in the field.

You can test the following sensors on the Raspberry Pi at this time:

* Anemometer
* Wind Vane
* Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge
* Temperature, Pressure, Relative Humidity sensors
* Light Sensor

### Instruction Slides for Testing the Instruments

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### Tutorial Video for Aligning the Wind Vane to 0° (N)

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