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ArticleHardwareX2026

Design and advances in OhmPi: an open hardware resistivity meter.

Rémi Clement, Arnaud Watlet, Guillaume Blanchy, Yannick Fargier, Arnold Imig, Jacques Deparis, Hélène Guyard, Olivier Kaufmann

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Rémi ClementINRAE - French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, REVERSAAL Research Unit, 5 rue de la Doua, CS 20244, 69625 Villeurbanne Cedex, France.
Arnaud WatletLuxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Belvaux, Luxembourg.
Guillaume BlanchyUrban and Environmental Engineering, University of Liège, Liège, Belgium.
Yannick FargierRRO, Gers department, Gustave Eiffel University, Bron, France.
Arnold ImigINRAE - French National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and Environment, REVERSAAL Research Unit, 5 rue de la Doua, CS 20244, 69625 Villeurbanne Cedex, France.
Jacques DeparisBRGM, Service Géologique National, 45060 Orleans, France.
Hélène GuyardUniv. Grenoble Alpes, IRD, CNRS, INRAE, Météo France, OSUG, 38000 Grenoble, France.
Olivier KaufmannUniversité de Mons, place du Parc 20, B-7000 Mons, Belgium.

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Abstract

The use of time-lapse electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) in environmental studies has increased considerably in recent years. This method serves to produce 2D or 3D images of the subsurface's electrical properties, making it possible to monitor the evolution of hydrologic or biogeochemical processes over time. However, the high cost and limited flexibility of commercial equipment has restricted its accessibility. OhmPi addresses these issues by offering a cost-effective, open hardware resistivity meter designed for laboratory and mid-scale field monitoring experiments. Since its launch in 2020, OhmPi has evolved significantly in response to user requirements. The latest version, OhmPi v2024, features a redesigned architecture with a new multiplexer and an upgraded measurement board. This improves performance and accuracy while maintaining affordability, with a price tag of under €1500 for 16 electrodes. The software has been completely redesigned to offer advanced features such as remote control via a graphical interface, and an integrated web server with MQTT protocol for network integration, ensuring flexibility and ease of use. Backward compatibility has been maintained to ensure a seamless transition for existing users. Extensive testing with ground analogue circuits and small-scale field experiments has confirmed OhmPi 's improved sensitivity, stability and robustness. These upgrades further establish OhmPi 's position as a reliable and adaptable tool for environmental ERT applications, providing an affordable alternative to commercial systems without compromising on quality.

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Electrical resistivity tomographyMonitoringRaspberry PiTime-lapse

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PMCPMC13377445

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