My first digital caliper!

Little did I know I needed such an instrument.

I quickly realized how crucial it is to carefully select the right electronic components. From my perspective, these components need to be easy to assemble, solder, and wire while keeping power demands low to extend battery life. But I also had to consider the unique constraints of beekeeping, particularly the concept of "bee space"—a gap of roughly 4-8mm that bees naturally maintain within the hive. Ensuring my electronics fit within these dimensions was essential to avoid disturbing the hive environment.