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Update documentation for DHT like sensors with an warning
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theyosh committed Jul 31, 2024
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**There is a 5.1K resistor inside the sensor connecting VCC and DATA so you do
not need any additional pull-up resistors**

**remark:** From experience, this sensor is not very stable after a few days.
## Warning

As these sensors are cheap, they are [not stable for 24/7 duty](https://learn.adafruit.com/modern-replacements-for-dht11-dht22-sensors/). After a few days
they tend to give problems. Use at your own risk!
[Using DHT11 / DHT11 on Raspberry Pi 4b #470](https://github.com/theyosh/TerrariumPI/issues/470)

{% include_relative _sensor_detail.md %}
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## Warning

As these sensors are cheap, they are not stable for 24/7 duty. After a few days
As these sensors are cheap, they are [not stable for 24/7 duty](https://learn.adafruit.com/modern-replacements-for-dht11-dht22-sensors/). After a few days
they tend to give problems. Use at your own risk!
[Using DHT11 / DHT11 on Raspberry Pi 4b #470](https://github.com/theyosh/TerrariumPI/issues/470)

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## Warning

As these sensors are cheap, they are not stable for 24/7 duty. After a few days
As these sensors are cheap, they are [not stable for 24/7 duty](https://learn.adafruit.com/modern-replacements-for-dht11-dht22-sensors/). After a few days
they tend to give problems. Use at your own risk!
[Using DHT11 / DHT11 on Raspberry Pi 4b #470](https://github.com/theyosh/TerrariumPI/issues/470)

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