Raspberry Pi for Drift-gas System Readout

Slow controls read-out is highly valuable for nuclear physics experiments in that it ensures vital instrumentation data is obtained and archived. Raspberry Pi's serve as cost-effective, energy-efficient computers that can run a light-weight Linux operating system to utilize the necessary software for communicating with devices. Information such as temperature and pressure for detector gas systems are essential for recording. This study began with tests on a Raspberry Pi HAT sensor and the subsequent capability is now being applied towards development of read-out for the gas system for the BOund Nucleon Structure 12 (BONuS12) central detector. This presentation will detail the initial work done at Virginia Union University, current status and plans, as well as also show what great work dedicated students from various backgrounds can do