Data Collection HardwareConsultation & Setup Pricing
Not sure which device you need to collect physical or sensor data? We'll help you pick the right hardware and set it up — from a mini computer that scrapes data 24/7 to a sensor that logs temperature every minute.
Get a Custom QuoteHow pricing works: the prices below are for our consultation and setup service only — choosing the right device, configuring it, and connecting it to your data pipeline. The device itself is bought separately by you, directly from the retailer. This keeps our fee low, since we're not marking up the equipment.
Devices We Set Up For You
Ten hardware tools that cover most physical data-collection needs — pick the one that matches your project, and we'll do the rest.
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Single-Board Computer (e.g. Raspberry Pi 5)
A small, low-power computer about the size of a credit card. We set it up to run your web-scraping scripts around the clock, so you're not leaving your own laptop on 24/7 to collect data.
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IoT Microcontroller (e.g. ESP32, Arduino)
A tiny circuit board that connects to sensors — temperature, humidity, motion, light, air quality — and sends live readings straight to your database over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.
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Hardware-Encrypted Portable SSD (e.g. Samsung T7 Touch)
A password-protected external drive for safely carrying large datasets — like thousands of photos — from the field, when uploading everything to the cloud would be too slow.
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Network Attached Storage (e.g. Synology NAS)
A private storage box for your home or office that works like your own personal cloud, so your team can securely save and access data from anywhere as your project grows.
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RFID, NFC & Barcode Scanners
Handheld scanners for quickly reading product codes and tags — used to track inventory, stock movement, and physical assets for retail or supply chain research.
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Portable LiDAR Scanner
A laser-scanning device (some are even built into recent iPads) that maps a room, building, or shelf layout in precise 3D — useful for training computer-vision models.
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Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Receiver (e.g. RTL-SDR)
A small USB device that receives publicly broadcast radio signals — like weather-satellite images, flight tracking, and ship-tracking data — for research or alternative-data projects.
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High-Fidelity Audio Recorder (e.g. Zoom H6)
A professional recorder that captures much cleaner audio than a phone — ideal for building voice-AI training data or recording interviews for transcription.
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Wi-Fi Network Analysis Tools (e.g. Wi-Fi Pineapple)
A specialist tool used by network researchers and security professionals to study Wi-Fi traffic and signal strength — set up and used only on networks you own or have explicit written permission to test.
For authorised, permission-based network research only.
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GPS / GNSS Data Logger
A small, battery-powered device that records exact location at set time intervals — used to study traffic patterns, delivery routes, or movement over time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to buy the hardware myself?
Yes. Our fee covers consultation and setup only, not the cost of the device — this keeps our price low and avoids any equipment markup. We recommend the exact model and where to buy it within your budget.
Can Data Tune source the hardware for me?
We're happy to help you choose and order the right device, but the device cost itself is paid by you directly to the retailer or supplier, separate from our consultation fee.
Which device is right for my data collection project?
It depends on what you're collecting — physical sensor readings, retail scan data, audio, or location data all need different hardware. Tell us your project and we'll recommend the right device during a free consultation.