Hi @TenaCJed,
I would need to check with @augiedoggy and the manufacturer to see if the motor in the pump can be successfully mitigated via PWM (using the MOSFET). Let me see what I can find out...
Regarding the connections... I recommend using a screw shield (see the Order List on the website). That allows easy connection to the interface via screw terminals. These typically have a small prototyping area for you to add some components. So in the example of using 1-wire temperature sensors, as long as you are capable of soldering, it would be really easy to add a resistor. In the case where this is not an option, just add the resistor into the screw terminals in parallel with the VCC and Data lines. You could use a breadboard but I don't personally believe pins inserted into the breadboard and/or interface will have the durability that an industrial machine should. Many do it successfully so I don't want to say its not possible, but I personally like the security of the screw terminals.
In the case of thermistors and RTD's, yes some additional circuitry is needed to wire in a voltage divider & filter circuit for thermistors and RTD amplifiers for the RTD sensors. I have provided schematics for these on the website. But, as you noted, I have also prototyped some boards which I can provide if you would like. I haven't made them in quantity (yet?), but I do have some available at reasonable cost. Again, see the Order List for pictures/details.
The choice of probe is up to you. The 1-wire sensors are certainly easy and provide good (not perfect) accuracy. Much of the choice will come down to what you already have or what probes will physically work for your systems' ports etc. The 1-wire are a bit more limited due to the sensor's size inside the probe, so these tend to be short and stubby compared to RTD's and thermistors. The flowmeter is very easy to integrate. I included a schematic on the website.
I would need to check with @augiedoggy and the manufacturer to see if the motor in the pump can be successfully mitigated via PWM (using the MOSFET). Let me see what I can find out...
Regarding the connections... I recommend using a screw shield (see the Order List on the website). That allows easy connection to the interface via screw terminals. These typically have a small prototyping area for you to add some components. So in the example of using 1-wire temperature sensors, as long as you are capable of soldering, it would be really easy to add a resistor. In the case where this is not an option, just add the resistor into the screw terminals in parallel with the VCC and Data lines. You could use a breadboard but I don't personally believe pins inserted into the breadboard and/or interface will have the durability that an industrial machine should. Many do it successfully so I don't want to say its not possible, but I personally like the security of the screw terminals.
In the case of thermistors and RTD's, yes some additional circuitry is needed to wire in a voltage divider & filter circuit for thermistors and RTD amplifiers for the RTD sensors. I have provided schematics for these on the website. But, as you noted, I have also prototyped some boards which I can provide if you would like. I haven't made them in quantity (yet?), but I do have some available at reasonable cost. Again, see the Order List for pictures/details.
The choice of probe is up to you. The 1-wire sensors are certainly easy and provide good (not perfect) accuracy. Much of the choice will come down to what you already have or what probes will physically work for your systems' ports etc. The 1-wire are a bit more limited due to the sensor's size inside the probe, so these tend to be short and stubby compared to RTD's and thermistors. The flowmeter is very easy to integrate. I included a schematic on the website.