[weewx-user] WeeWX Shortcut to open in "Windowned" Browser APP mode (w/o browser menus)

[Xant]

This option might be trivial to some, but feature was removed from Chrome… 
and now reinstated.

   1. Chrome - Add & open Chrome apps - Chrome Web Store Help 
   <https://support.google.com/chrome_webstore/answer/3060053?hl=en>


   - Open Chrome.
   - Navigate to the website you want to add as an app.
   - At the top right, click More! (the 3 vertical dots on top right).
   - Click >More Tools.
   - Click >Create shortcut.
   - Tick-on >Open as window.
   - Enter a name for the shortcut and click >Create.

A shortcut will be created at desktop. Open, verify shortcut created as:
[path.EXE] --app=http://[url or IP]
or as example:
“C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe” 
--app=http://192.168.1.128/

   1. 
   
   Vivaldi
   Although based on Chrome, Vivaldi (weird enough) does not provide the 
   options listed above. BUT, you can manually create a similar shortcut using 
   the “–app” command.
   2. 
   
   Firefox
   Think this option was available in Firefox before, but now require user 
   to switch feature on. The following are the steps (although, I’m having 
   difficulties myself using latest Firefox version).
   Firefox Nightly now supports Installing Websites as Apps [App mode] 
   
<https://techdows.com/2020/03/firefox-install-websites-as-apps-like-chrome.html>
   
Xant

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[weewx-user] Sometimes, it's just a bad "piece of Pi" (a debug note to Noobies...)

[Xant]

ALL

For a while, started getting the dreadful "skips" in WeeWX Graphs. Sure, 
and apologies to Tom & others, that I gave WeeWX the "usual suspects" 
eyes...

Tried to ignore at 1st, but later showed to be prominent and consistent, to 
the extend that my RPi4 could not even hold a SSH/Putty connection for long 
without rebooting itself...

Googling "RPi Crash/Reboot" will mostly only say that 99% its the power 
supply or USB cord to blame. Thus I switched both, many ways, and still 
same...

Maybe it's "software/OS" related: Burned an older, and "formerly stable" 
WeeWX, and still same...

Maybe it's "hardware": Changed RPi4 to a different, but similar and newer, 
RPi4, and still same

Thus: good SD card (not the "cheapo"), good RPi4, good power supply & USB 
cable..., and still same...


Next... debugging strategies (which may be obvious to some, but took me 
longer in the learning process, and I post in case of guidance to others). 
In summary:

1) Keep a steady SSH connection from computer to RPi... and see if it 
maintains, or reboot/shutdown
2) Power supply/USB cable? (99%)
3) "# service --status-all"... What is running?!
4) Any extra interface, or mount?
5) Reboot RPi, stop installed services one-by-one
6) Stop unnecessary RPi/Raspian services (if headless, no need for 
X-Desktop, video, sound, blutooth, etc)

In my case, not necessary in the above order, but by command "# service 
--status-all", it showed that I had 'Monit" still running.

Monit is a monitoring service that I tried long ago as to keep a Watchdog 
upon WeeWX. Turned out, as it didn't accomplished what I was expecting, 
thought that I had removed already but not. Then 'Monit' (after OS 
updates) was the culprit... and now things back to normal after 
purge/remove...

On the "Silver lining of things", I cleaned-up a LOT of Raspian extra 
services that I didn't even knew it was running in the background or 
actually using... (and so should you).

Xant


PS: this is a repost, as right after posting it, my DD-WRT router died; 
thus, just to be fair as events been different and isolated, I deleted the 
above post till be sure; now fixed RPi, DD-WRT, etc... and WeeWX running as 
expected.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Corrupted Memory card. Now I lost 6 months of data?

[Xant]

I recently also had a corrupted SD card. Tried many alternatives to recover 
data, including trying to mount at a Linux machine (at no prevail).

The only (Windows) solution that actually worked was, where I was able to 
read and retrieve data, was the freeware "DiskInternals Linux Reader":

https://www.diskinternals.com/linux-reader/


Xant

On Monday, January 4, 2021 at 6:19:41 AM UTC-5 Joe wrote:

>   GNU nano 3.2
> syslog  
> 
> 
>
>
> Here is the log
>
>
> Jan  4 00:25:33 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.restx: Wunderground-RF: 
> Published record 2021-01-04 00:25:33 CST (1609741533)
> Jan  4 00:25:35 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.restx: Wunderground-RF: 
> Published record 2021-01-04 00:25:35 CST (1609741535)
> Jan  4 00:25:36 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.imagegenerator: 
> Generated 13 images for report StandardReport in 8.04 seconds
> Jan  4 00:25:36 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.reportengine: Copied 0 
> files to /var/www/weewx
> Jan  4 00:25:36 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.reportengine: Running 
> report 'SeasonsReport'
> Jan  4 00:25:36 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.reportengine: Found 
> configuration file /etc/weewx/skins/Seasons/skin.conf for report 
> 'SeasonsReport'
> Jan  4 00:25:37 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.cheetahgenerator: Using 
> search list ['weewx.cheetahgenerator.Almanac', 
> 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Station', 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Current', 
> 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Stats', 'weewx.cheetahg$
> Jan  4 00:25:37 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.manager: Daily summary 
> version is 2
> Jan  4 00:25:49 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.restx: Wunderground-RF: 
> Published record 2021-01-04 00:25:49 CST (1609741549)
> Jan  4 00:25:49 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.cheetahgenerator: 
> Generated 8 files for report SeasonsReport in 12.96 seconds
> Jan  4 00:25:49 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.manager: Daily summary 
> version is 2
> Jan  4 00:25:57 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.imagegenerator: 
> Generated 14 images for report SeasonsReport in 7.65 seconds
> Jan  4 00:25:57 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.reportengine: Copied 0 
> files to /var/www/weewx
> Jan  4 00:25:57 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.reportengine: Running 
> report 'SmartphoneReport'
> Jan  4 00:25:57 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.reportengine: Found 
> configuration file /etc/weewx/skins/Smartphone/skin.conf for report 
> 'SmartphoneReport'
> Jan  4 00:25:58 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.cheetahgenerator: Using 
> search list ['weewx.cheetahgenerator.Almanac', 
> 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Station', 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Current', 
> 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Stats', 'weewx.cheetahg$
> Jan  4 00:25:58 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.manager: Daily summary 
> version is 2
> Jan  4 00:25:58 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.cheetahgenerator: 
> Generated 6 files for report SmartphoneReport in 0.75 seconds
> Jan  4 00:25:58 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.manager: Daily summary 
> version is 2Jan  4 00:26:01 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.restx: 
> Wunderground-RF: Published record 2021-01-04 00:26:01 CST (1609741561)
> Jan  4 00:26:01 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.imagegenerator: 
> Generated 6 images for report SmartphoneReport in 3.04 seconds
> Jan  4 00:26:01 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.reportengine: Copied 0 
> files to /smartphone
> Jan  4 00:26:01 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.reportengine: Running 
> report 'MobileReport'
> Jan  4 00:26:01 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.reportengine: Found 
> configuration file /etc/weewx/skins/Mobile/skin.conf for report 
> 'MobileReport'
> Jan  4 00:26:02 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.cheetahgenerator: Using 
> search list ['weewx.cheetahgenerator.Almanac', 
> 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Station', 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Current', 
> 'weewx.cheetahgenerator.Stats', 'weewx.cheetahg$
> Jan  4 00:26:02 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.manager: Daily summary 
> version is 2
> Jan  4 00:26:02 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.cheetahgenerator: 
> Generated 1 files for report MobileReport in 0.29 seconds
> Jan  4 00:26:02 raspberrypi weewx[677] DEBUG weewx.manager: Daily summary 
> version is 2
> Jan  4 00:26:03 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.restx: Wunderground-RF: 
> Published record 2021-01-04 00:26:03 CST (1609741563)
> Jan  4 00:26:04 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.imagegenerator: 
> Generated 4 images for report MobileReport in 2.06 seconds
> Jan  4 00:26:04 raspberrypi weewx[677] INFO weewx.reportengine: Copied 0 
> fi

[weewx-user] Re: FUN with Windows

[Xant]

To Vince et all

1st and foremost, wishing you a "possible 2021" (all considered).

You may have realized (or not), that I'm no longer posting to Weewx Forum 
group for months (as my postings seems to get different perspective than 
intended...).

I'm NOT in a "Medium blog person" (not even sure what "Medium" is), whom 
doesn't even have a Facebook or Instagram account (whatever this "social 
media" means...).

Per our Weewx Tom's founder posting, "Last, but definitely not least, A 
fun, supportive Users' Group <http://groups.google.com/group/weewx-user>", 
which I tried to support (as a token of recognition to our Weewx Founders 
and supporting Group).

I APOLOGIZE to all Weewx group (as not wish to escalate..). But Vince, all 
my contributions were in good will... and STOP been the "police" in this 
forum (as it happens to me, it also happens to others; btw: you still owns 
me, as I saved you in MQTT settings before). 

There are indeed TWO Forums:

1) Users Group

2) Developers Group

Where each one must be address accordingly.

I had GREAT pleasure in participating in this Forum (as I may still 
contribute at times), but Vince... please just be polite (or ignore posting 
feedback... ).

2021, Xant


PS1: pls, no replies
PS2: u... after sooo many Months, 2021 indeed feels better...

On Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 10:45:29 AM UTC-4 vince wrote:

> On Monday, June 8, 2020 at 10:35:16 PM UTC-7, Xant wrote:
>
>> Wondering feedback from any path above.
>>
>>
>>
> Actually I'm wondering what your post(s) have to do with weewx.   Seems 
> like you want to write a Medium blog or something, which is fine - good 
> stuff, just perhaps the wrong place to post about it.   There are a 
> thousand reddit forums if you're looking for other places to post instead.
>

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[weewx-user] Re: Basic weather station (temp/humidity) with a large display

[Xant]

Hardware/OS not specified. But if RPi, have a look at Pat O'Brien kiosk 
project:

https://obrienlabs.net/setup-raspberry-pi-kiosk-chromium/

On Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 5:13:40 PM UTC-5 danod...@gmail.com wrote:

> I have what seems to be a dumb question but I keep coming up empty. I want 
> a screen with a USB interface for WeeWX that simply needs indoor/outdoor 
> temp and humidity. I don't need a full-blown weather station with all the 
> bells and whistles, just temperature and humidity. Does anyone have a good 
> suggestion? TIA!
>

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[weewx-user] Re: VM rented as alternative to web hosting

[Xant]

My "in-house" solution, and considering you need a machine running all 
time, is NAS.

QNAP allows Virtual Host, which allows to have multiple Domain Names into 
separate "virtual hosts". Just have to keep-up with DynDNS, which in my 
case, have not changed for years...

X

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[weewx-user] Re: New Google Groups User Interface - Tested

[Xant]

Just to add myself into the "new interface Protesters" there are so 
many issues, thats even hard to list and/or post. 

This kind of disruption is really unecessary to the Weewx Community...

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: next-gen WeatherFlow kickstarter

[Xant]

WeatherFlow/Tempest Weewx driver link already provided in my previous post 
(github by Captain-Coredump).

No need to search...

On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 5:39:00 PM UTC-4 vince wrote:

> On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 8:13:47 AM UTC-7, jerry.si...@gmail.com 
> wrote:
>>
>> I've had my Tempest up for about 6 weeks ago and loving it. Is there a 
>> way to get the data into WEEWX ?
>
>
> I'd try to google "WeatherFlow weewx" and see what it returns.
>

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[weewx-user] Re: next-gen WeatherFlow kickstarter

[Xant]

https://github.com/captain-coredump/weatherflow-udp


On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:13:47 AM UTC-4, jerry.si...@gmail.com 
wrote:
>
> I've had my Tempest up for about 6 weeks ago and loving it. Is there a way 
> to get the data into WEEWX ?
>
> Jerry
>
> On Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 2:08:22 PM UTC-5 Xant wrote:
>
>> Just to post my positive feedback for WF here.
>>
>> 1) Cost/Performance
>>
>> Mid-range system that provides Temperature, Humidity, Barometric 
>> Pressure, Wind speed/direction, Rainfall, Illuminance, UV, Lightning 
>> count/distance.
>>
>> Most competitors does not provide all those features at this price range.
>>
>>
>> 2) Extra notable features
>>
>> No moving parts! Sonic wind sensor and haptic rain sensor (those features 
>> by itself, only available at high-end cost systems).
>>
>> Sure, there is debate regarding the Haptic rain sensor, especially for 
>> those that requires much accuracy in this variable. So, this to be 
>> considered.
>>
>> Reporting interval: "sonic anemometer actually samples wind every 1sec, 
>> then reports the 3sec average to the hub. The hub makes the 3sec data 
>> immediately available to the app, via UDP multicast, and via BLE spec". 
>> That is of upmost importance regarding MQTT updates (most systems have much 
>> longer interval; Davis Instruments average 2.5sec).
>>
>>
>> 3) Current vs New Model
>>
>> Interesting enough, as posted in their own website: "Why did you separate 
>> a weather station into two devices? Better siting, better data. In order to 
>> accurately measure wind, rain, and UV you need to place the SKY in an open 
>> area with a clear view of the sky above (like on your roof). As you can 
>> imagine, placing a temperature sensor in the full sun presents issues. 
>> That’s why we made the AIR a separate device to be placed in the shade — 
>> more accurate data."
>>
>> Not too longer afterwards, they "changing their minds and design".
>>
>> Sure new is new, and the new system may provide updated features. But 
>> yet, I'm still stand for the 2 units systems (as posted in their own 
>> words), and the embedded solar "round window" seems not in line with the 
>> clean looking of the original model.
>>
>>
>> 4) Support
>>
>> Just recently, my couple of months unit was not been charged by the solar 
>> panel. Their is no live chat in WF support, but they were very responsive 
>> through email and after some quick external monitoring, they immediately 
>> replaced the battery/solar panel unit (no questions ask).
>>
>>  
>>
>>  X
>>
>>

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[weewx-user] Re: FUN with Windows

[Xant]

Vince et al

Note taken:

   1. Windows not as popular, but posting highlighting new recent Windows 
   features, and further options for WeeWX users on this platform
   2. Not trying to diverge from anything other than WeeWX collaboration; 
   although, I acknowledge that Title may have lead to misunderstanding and 
   purpose

As an active user and contributor to WeeWX cause, and as Home Automation 
continues to evolve, I always try to connect systems and latest 
developments...  specially towards WeeWX. 

I learned a lot from other WeeWX enthusiasts projects and feedback in 
similar postings:

   - Fun w RPi 
   (https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/WV8f6mFNMF0/S_pWt5z3AwAJ); in 
   this posting learned about Home Assistant, and working on connection link 
   to WeeWX
   - WeeWX and OpenSprinkler 
   (https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/qsJomP-2GJ8/8bSfz0UjAwAJ); in 
   this posting learned about multiple irrigation options, and link to WeeWX

Out-of-the-Box, all related to WeeWX..., making WeeWX User's group the 
perfect forum to exchange personal projects and experiences.

Let's enjoy WeeWX User's Group... beyond a forum for bugs or a posting 
place only for difficulties. Not trying to be a "Medium blog" (or other), 
but a exchange for WeeWX Users to share projects, constructive ideas, and 
common feedbacks.

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx and opensprinkler

[Xant]

Confirms that besides Rachio been top list from most "techy sites", the 
RainMachine Owners feedback are most positive (it seems, specially for 
WeeWX enthusiasts).

It's interesting to note that although "everything" is moving to Cloud, 
RainMachine advertise of "cloudless" as an extra feature.At first, it seems 
innocuous marketing, but indeed an interesting feature for those (like 
WeeWX community), that look forward to more data control. In fact, the 
company transition of Cyber-Rain, Cloud dependency and lack of further 
development, it whats killing my original - and still hardware functioning 
- irrigation control.

Mini- 8 EOL. Pro-8 was back-ordered, but now shipped (although pricey).

Connectivity note:

   - Cyber-Rain: WeeWX, HomeAssistant
   - Pro-8: the only model I could identify (among RainMachine and Rachio) 
   with both LAN wired and wireless capability

Although I now have to consider a wire through garage walls the direct 
wired connection is of interest, since I suffered before with On/Off 
frequent procedure to Cyber-Rain WiFi bridge.

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[weewx-user] Re: FUN with RPi

[Xant]

Daniel et al

Per your note, recently found-out HomeAssistant (and keeping up at 
night...). 

As open-source, information is scattered, and sometimes dated with time 
allowance, already setup some things, but still debating with MQTT.

Pat has some information before, but think that some have already changed 
as well 
(https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/EI1mi1qrGA8/IuJlV_B3FQAJ).

Would appreciate feedback on how to setup Hass MQTT, which it seems not 
provide much (graphical maybe) config options, to connect to generic and 
WeeWX.

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx and opensprinkler

[Xant]

Mike

Agree. Greetings for those going DIY, but in this case will go turnkey as 
well. 

Per my recent research, Rachio tops most of reviews, but some complains 
about Advertising inside own app to other company products. On the other 
side, RainMachine owners feedback are most positive (like yourself). And... 
extensive connectivity to HomeAssistant, WeeWX, among others, while 
data remains local - "cloudless" (to note, the weewx link seems to be 
written by HomeMachine own developers).

RainMachine Mini-8 ($159) announced End-Of-Life, leaving only their most 
expensive options available. But still, I may go this route...

Xant
(your neighbor at Clifton Park/NY)

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx and opensprinkler

[Xant]

WiFi75

Your posting is REALLY timely in my case...

As an early adopter of HomeAutomation, I have my lawn serviced by 
Cyber-Rain... really "high-tech" among my neighbors at that time, but the 
original Company sold a couple year ago and sending "end-of-life" notices - 
as their services, depends on their cloud Hosting services to function, 
otherwise the lawn will fry...

So, what's going on with Cyber-Rain (http://www.cyber-rain.com), now Galcon.

1) Microsoft Silverlight
"Microsoft Silverlight is a deprecated application framework for writing 
and running rich Internet applications, similar to Adobe Flash. A plugin 
for Silverlight is still available for some browsers." As today, only IE 
would support it.
The requirement of Silverlight, shows that NO further development was 
performed towards Cyber-Rain application.

2) Cyber-Rain apps
Outdated, flawed... 

There are MANY more tech difficulties just to have the Sprinkles to work... 
but no need to mention... Cyber-Rain is gone, and I need a Replacement. 
Unfortunately, another good hardware to go to pile... (and $).

Back to "options"... as I'm researching for Stable and Most connected 
option...

A) OpenSprinkler
Its promising... based on RPi, but still into to early call. And don't want 
to spent more $ to hardware that would have short live

B) "Any" Sprinkler
Current sided to Rachio 3e, for price and connectivity. with a close call 
by RainMachine.

Feedbacks are welcome, towards WeeWX and HomeAssistant connectivity.

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: FUN with Windows

[Xant]

Per diverse related postings, there are Users that may not be comfortable 
with Linux boxes, and in search for WeeWX Windows solutions.

That said, there are recent developments and portability in Windows for 
Linux, other than VM (as you previously posted), and wondering if feasible 
option to those searching for Windows solutions.

Properly posted at WeeWX User's Group, not Development

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[weewx-user] FUN with Windows

[Xant]

We are now witnessing a Windows transition... from a constrained Desktop 
environment, to something more open, diverse, Development and Linux sided. 
Where all that would go, I don't know, but its worth checking recent trends.


1) CMD, PowerShell & Windows Terminal
At first came CMD, the old trustful Command Prompt.
Then Windows PowerShell, which is a mix of CMD along with Linux commands. 
And now, Windows Terminal...

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/windows-terminal-everything-you-need-to-know-now/


2) Windows VM vs WSL- Windows Subsystem for Linux
I'm an Advocate for RPi, but we must acknowledge that some (or even most), 
not comfortable with an original Linux box 
(https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/GbgWO9QFIOI/DRQKYk88AAAJ). 
2.1- VM
2.2- Windows Subsystem for Linux, which I just discovered and it seems 
promising to someone trying to investigate Linux and WeeWX.

But there are debate, and some even mentioning Multipass
https://www.quora.com/Should-I-use-Linux-on-VM-or-in-Windows-Subsystem
if wasn't already confusing

2.3- Multipass (https://multipass.run/)

Indeed, there are options...


Wondering feedback from any path above.

Xant


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[weewx-user] Re: FUN with RPi

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Luc

The Modbus Energy Monitor seems very enticing as next RPi Project.

But as seen in snapshots your house power-panel seems much more "cleaner" 
and high-tech than mine, which has the usual standard (and probably old) 
power-switches/circuit-breaker and no "smart-meter".

That said, think my house may not be a "candidate" for Modbus Energy 
Monitor, correct?

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Hardware Recomendation for weewx Compatible Hardware

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If you willing to wait, Excellent choice.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Belchertown Graphs - not showing

[Xant]

Jacques, good catch! Thanks for checking.

Sometime ago put RPi3 back to work and good use, after RPi4. Thought have 
disabled most... but forgot MQTT, and that's the conflict (ufff).

My Bad! (apologies Pat)

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: FUN with RPi

[Xant]

Thank you all for your piece of Pi feedback. All interesting Projects, and 
learning.

For one, Media stuff I still keeps in my NAS, and glad for this 
configuration. Not just my QNAP provides good Plex and media library, but 
also works great as Web Server with Multiple Virtual Hosts (WeeWX included).

This is important to note, that my QNAS setup allows Web Server hosting for 
MULTIPLE Domains, even with a regular Residential IP... which I don't think 
"easily" possible with RPi, or extended hack.

So, any Media stuff goes to NAS, other RPi's goes to RPis as possible...

And yes... my QNAS  TS-253A even has a HDMI, which would allow direct 
connection to TV for further "entertainment". But it is hard-drive noisy, 
and now in the basement while performing Media network streaming.

Thanks to Daniel Rich for appoint Home Assistant (installed and learning).

And Luc Heijst, Modbus Energy Monitor might be next.


Xant

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Belchertown Graphs - not showing

[Xant]

Pat

Thank you for prompt reply, as I wish u, family, and Baby all doing well.

1) I used to do a lot to tweaks upon WeeWX and Bskin... but now settle for 
long as I finally got my WXsite as I wish. That is, stable for long, till 
missing Chart behaviour started, at no other change...

2) As posted, WeeWX 4.1, Bskin 1.1


My WX Website: http://appnea.net/

Graphs section completely missing (while Grafana and DarkSky forecast plots 
still shows up). 

To note (if you would check my site above), it is NOT consistent... 
sometimes HighCharts Graphs shows-up, sometimes not, while a "wee_reports" 
would temporarily fix it.

Thx, Xant

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[weewx-user] Belchertown Graphs - not showing

[Xant]

HighCharts Graphs stopped showing almost every day (or less), unless 
"wee_reports" command that forces to 'reappear' till disappear again. New 
strange behaviour after been stable for long (WeeWX-4.1; Belchertown 
skin-1.1).

Suggestions?

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: FUN with RPi

[Xant]

Daniel

Thanks for your feedback, but think there is a misconception. Think that 
RPi can handle much more load than you think. Underneath, is snapshot of my 
RPi4, which runs:

   - WeeWX
   - Belchertown skin
   - MQTT (which I forgot to mention in original post)
   - Influx + Grafana
   - Nagios

To note, RPi4 takes all as a breeze, with much more room to spare (and 
that's why looking for other "RPi projects" to investigate).

My RPi4 Grafana monitor dashboard:


As it can be notice, CPU usage is almost 'none', and can take more...

Similar to your posting, thought Influx/Grafana would be too much for RPi, 
and tried install in the NAS first... Big mistake, too much trouble and 
docker, while Influx/Grafana in the RPi is how its supposed to be.

The only reason I'm using Pi-hole in the RPi3 (which it was the one now to 
spare), is that its now my main wholehouse DNS, and don't want to 
reboot/shutdown at times.

Per your feedback:

   - Home-assistant - will investigate
   - Asterisk - though about it, but it is a PBX thing, not a VOIP; a PBX 
   is too much for home use, while I continue searching for a VOIP own hosting 
   option... if it ever exist; so far, I have Ooma
   - Stratum - will investigate
   - Conserver - will investigate
   - Flightaware - will investigate
   - Music Player - not for the Pi; have Plex on NAS

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Hardware Recomendation for weewx Compatible Hardware

[Xant]

Tom K

Welcome to WeeWX, but also to note, that there are many previous posting 
regarding this issue (which should check prior to new post).

Always debate regarding cost x performance, but the following is my take:

1) RPi as hosting hardware
Version 3 or 4 performs well, but for minor price diff, 4 is latest and 
Python 3

2) WeatherFlow
For price x performance, I'm sided to WeatherFlow, which not just ping at 
2.5secs timeframe, but also has NO moving parts, ambient light, UV index, 
solar radiation. Sonic anemometer!

The previous model (which I have) has 2 sensor units. Which it's good, as 
you can place the 2nd unit in shade for better temp measurement.

On Amazon, for $299.95 (which is 5cents under budget!) :P

To note, there is a newer model - Tempest $329. - not in Amazon yet and 
back-ordered, but directly from WeatherFlow website:
https://shop.weatherflow.com/collections/frontpage/products/tempest

I don't know the comparison about the 2 in detail, but the new unit is 
"all-in-one", while the older model it's split in two.

Funny as things goes previously, WeatherFlow was "proud" to market the 
2 separate units as better measurement (as one could go to shade, instead 
of direct sun radiation), while now they market the single unit as a great 
feat (to cut costs for sure...).

Regardless, either one are great and can go no wrong.

Xant


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[weewx-user] FUN with RPi

[Xant]

WeeWX works Great in both RPi3 w Python 2.7, or RPi4 w Python 3, or any 
variant of that.

Although ported to many (thanks Tom), the RPi seems the perfect WeeWX host 
due to low cost, OS portability, always on, flexibility, etc.

So... what can you do with your "piece of Pi"?


*1) WeeWX*
First-of-all indeed...

*2) Skin*
To honor ALL skin developers, and diversity IT's good.
Although, my skin of choice it's Bskin/Belchertown skin (thanks Pat) and 
HighCharts are great.


*3) Influx & Grafana*
Here is where you can have a diff DB and Graphs, as the following (my 
Grafana WeeWX; thanks to Matthew Wall: 
https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-influx).

http://appnea.net/grafana/

Bonus: once you have Influx/Grafana working, you can also have RPi 
monitoring dashboard (https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/10578).

*4) Nagios*
WeeWX Nagios plugin: 
http://lancet.mit.edu/mwall/projects/nagios/check_wview (again, thanks 
Matthew Wall)



Extra info to install on RPi:

*Pi-hole*
Ad-blocker DNS server: https://pi-hole.net/
(it works great...)


Other RPi and NAS projects that "it doesn't work":

*Hosting Own eMail*
Tried locally, and also through VPS.
1- locally hosting (aka, residential IP) will cause email to be filtered as 
Spam, and may not reach destination
2- hosting at VPS got in similar issues
So, eMail validation it's complex 
(https://www.geekwire.com/2015/why-you-shouldnt-try-to-host-your-own-email/ 
; 
https://medium.com/@stoyanov.veseline/self-hosting-a-mail-server-in-2019-6d29542dadd4)
 
and might be not worth it.


Let me know if any other WeeWX or projects accomplished on RPi.

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

Long story short... tried Influx/Grafana 1st installed in QNAP under 
containner. Forgeta'bou it too much trouble. Just to say that works great 
in RPi.



On Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 1:06:13 PM UTC-4, Tryphon Cosinus wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> @Xant
> I did not understand the role of the PI in your set up. Weewx can be 
> installed straight in QTS via SSH. At least it works with Python 2.7. My 
> weather station (Acurite) is connected to USB (QNAP NAS). A long time ago, 
> I made a tuto on this installation (
> https://www.forum-nas.fr/viewtopic.php?f=55=3112). In french but can be 
> automatically translated.
>

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[weewx-user] Re: A monitor program for WeeWx running on Raspberry Pi

[Xant]

More info in this thread...

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/IXaGCxn9K3U/-xwjgh23AwAJ


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[weewx-user] Re: Monitoring WeeWX with Nagios

[Xant]

Update

Matthew Wall nagios plugin works.

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[weewx-user] Re: Monitoring WeeWX with Nagios

[Xant]

Vince

You correct, and apologies to MWall for missing the remarks.

To note, there is a typo, or later name change (missing a 'd'):

apt-get install libdb*d*-sqlite3-perl

No longer DBI error, but still issues. I will keep posted, or try Maarten 
script.


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[weewx-user] Re: Monitoring WeeWX with Nagios

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Turned-out the above is Matthew Wall page... maybe Matt can clarify.

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[weewx-user] Re: Monitoring WeeWX with Nagios

[Xant]

Also in the search of Nagios plugin for WeeWX monitoring. 

Found the following:

http://lancet.mit.edu/mwall/projects/weather/
http://lancet.mit.edu/mwall/projects/nagios/check_wview

but get error of DBI not installed (perl DBI::Sqlite3 module), and I can 
not figured-out.

Posting in case someone already have a working plugin, update or can look 
on the above.

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Looking for somewhat 'open' weather station to use with Raspberry based projects

[Xant]

For really open & dirty, there is PiWeather daughter board, with diverse 
supporting projects (not endeavoured myself). 

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[weewx-user] Re: A monitor program for WeeWx running on Raspberry Pi

[Xant]

Got RPi Grafana monitor working through the following tutorial:

https://medium.com/@dorian599/iot-raspberry-pi-container-and-system-monitoring-with-influxdb-telegraf-and-grafana-a1767c38c109

It looks great upon all RPi stats, but still searching how to track a 
specific process (as WeeWX).

Would appreciate feedback.

Xant

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[weewx-user] rPI SD Card - IMG backup, cloning, transfer to larger/smaller (Windows)

[Xant]

My experience with rPI SD cards. The following refers to Windows/PC with a 
SD card slot or with a USB SD card reader/writer.

*1) Backup, Image or Cloning *- to equal or larger SD card

*Win32DiskImager* - https://sourceforge.net/projects/win32diskimager/

Win32DiskImager is the "to-go" option for rPI SD cards disk imaging, backup 
or cloning. It creates a 'perfect' image as it copies 'bit-by-bit' data 
clusters to an IMG file. Thus, it creates a file as big as the Card size 
itself as it even 'copies empty cluster data'.

But bigger, not always better.
As SD storage size prices keeps following, its easy to get tempted to slide 
a very large SD card into rPI, and I took this bait when upgrading to 
rPI-4. I placed a 64Gb SD Card, but turned out that only used a small 
fraction of the card storage (~7%, for WeeWx, MQTT, wx-database, 
Belchertown skin, InfluxDB, Grafana, etc).
On the other side, it takes long to Backup and creates very large IMG files.

Thus, Win32DiskImager can transfer IMG to same or larger SD card, where the 
extra space would be "unallocated" and needs to be expanded (raspi-config).


*2) Transfer to Smaller SD Card*

Transfer to a Smaller SD Card is possible and there are different 
approaches pending OS, Software or more than 1 SD card slot.
The easiest (and free) way I found was through '*Paragon Backup & Recovery*' 
- https://www.paragon-software.com/us/free/br-free/#
Paragon creates a 'recovery-point file' that saves only the actual data 
from SD card that can be transferred back to "any size" SD card, 
same/smaller/larger (data usage considered).

This worked perfect in my case, and now have a better size-fit SD card 
running on rPI=4 for WeeWX.

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Version 4.0 is (finally) here!

[Xant]

Tom

Just to report, that is "nothing" to report (and that's a good thing)

WeeWx 4.0 working fine on my setup:

   - rPi 4
   - Python 3
   - WeatherFlow
   - QNAP NAS (as webserver)
   - Belchertown skin 1.1

Update was smooth. I still keeps the original path (instead 'home'), but 
just edited 'setup.cfg'.

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For those that still keeps the original path, the following is my update 
'howto' for rPi:

1) Backup 
/etc/weewx
/usr/share/weewx

2) Download
# wget http://www.weewx.com/downloads/weewx-4.0.0.tar.gz (or other newer, 
if the case)
# tar zxvf [weewx-xxx.tar.gz]

3) Config
# cd weewx-xxx
# nano setup.cfg


- Edit to install locations
[install]
home = /etc/weewx
prefix =
exec-prefix =
install_lib = /usr/share/weewx
install_scripts = /usr/share/weewx

# ./setup.py build 
# ./setup.py install

- copy old files from backup, if necessary (as weewx.conf, extensions.py, 
or other)
# cp extensions.py - to - /usr/share/weewx/user
# cp [driver].py* - to - /usr/share/weewx/user

# service weewx start
# tail -f /var/log/syslog
# wee_reports

Xant

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Re: [weewx-user] Thanks a Lot Darksky (NOT!!)

[Xant]

On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 11:25:56 AM UTC-4, Pat wrote:
>
> I've incorporated Aeris Weather into the Belchertown 1.2b2 beta skin. 
> Details can be found here for anyone who wants to try it out: 
> https://github.com/poblabs/weewx-belchertown/tree/development
>>
>>
>
Interesting (will check) so, it's Aeris now your top option for DS 
replacement? 

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Re: [weewx-user] Thanks a Lot Darksky (NOT!!)

[Xant]

Not just a matter of wording. Pat, as a Developer, have to consider 
new-users when starting using Belchertown. So API and Service has always to 
be current, and open to new sign-ins.


On Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 2:54:51 PM UTC-4, Xant wrote:
>
> Anton 
>
> "end of 2021 seems ample time"
>
> Not really (as pointed by someone before), "end of 2021" refers to owners 
> of existing APIs, but widget service soon to be cancelled and DarkSky 
> closed to new APIs.
>
> So the search and research for a replacement is On...
>
>

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Re: [weewx-user] Thanks a Lot Darksky (NOT!!)

[Xant]

Anton 

"end of 2021 seems ample time"

Not really (as pointed by someone before), "end of 2021" refers to owners 
of existing APIs, but widget service soon to be cancelled and DarkSky 
closed to new APIs.

So the search and research for a replacement is On...

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[weewx-user] Re: A monitor program for WeeWx running on Raspberry Pi

[Xant]

I still recommend WeatherCloud "trick", and all should use, regardless...

But this posting caught my attention for a real monitoring... so, I went to 
research. 

So, here is my current status:

   - Script using 'Initial State' (no longer free as mentioned in original 
   posting); also, might be dated as I went through errors 
   
(https://lifehacker.com/remotely-monitor-a-raspberry-pi-to-see-whats-running-an-1790194857)
   - rPi monitoring w Grafana; this seems interesting, as I'm already using 
   Grafana for my Weewx/PWS; Grafana does have nice Graphics; but too much 
   work now, may investigate further later on 
   (https://grafana.com/grafana/dashboards/10578)
   - Monit, as mentioned by Wes Witt (thank you); yes, it seems "easy" to 
   implement, and the following is a "rPi HowTo"; I got running (although 
   setup for Weewx not finished), but also got instabilities as cutting off my 
   Putty/SSH connection; that said, its a major for me, and I will not 
   investigate further
  - 
  
https://www.domoticz.com/wiki/Monitoring_domoticz#Configuring_monitoring_of_programs
   - John Burricelli script (thank you) - always like "simplicity" - seems 
   something to look forward, and will investigate

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Re: [weewx-user] Thanks a Lot Darksky (NOT!!)

[Xant]

Related to PWSweather.com. Will check further...

Thanks, X

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[weewx-user] Re: Best Way to Upgrade Raspbian and WeeWx without Breaking it?

[Xant]

Chris

Here is my "UN-scientific" and not proven advice (follow with care);

1) Backup SD card - as it seems you already done, or just get a brand new 
SD card (to be extra safe and troublesome)
2) Copy Weewx directories/folders, to PC or other - formerly Weewx 
directories (may vary):
- /etc/weewx
- /usr/share/weewx
- /var/lib/weewx
3) Upgrade card, and copy Weewx directories/folders back on.

If all goes well, it should work.

Xant

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Re: [weewx-user] Thanks a Lot Darksky (NOT!!)

[Xant]

Hu I was not familiar with this one. Will check.

Thanks, X

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[weewx-user] Re: WeeWX Docker Image for Synology.

[Xant]

I had Synology before, and now a Qnap. Although both options performs 
really great as a regular NAS (and some), my experience with Docker was 
really difficult... and think just to be a gimmick to avoid.

For Weewx, my suggestion still an rPi (3 or 4, regardless).

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: A monitor program for WeeWx running on Raspberry Pi

[Xant]

Yes, you can always check if Weewx is running by regular rPi "status" 
command prompt, but is not a "monitoring" thing per say.

A nifty trick - which almost work as a "monitoring" - is to upload your wx 
data to WeatherCloud, 

WeatherCloud will notify you by email, if stop receiving your data... for 
weewx, rPi, network, or whatever would be. But you get notified to check on 
what is wrong...


It saved me many times already...

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Belchertown skin 1.1 released!

[Xant]

Pat

Suggestion to you, or someone with development skills.

What about a small "widget" to place in personal or starter homepage. Think 
just the Temperature cell of Belchertown webpage would be interesting.

Xant

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[weewx-user] WeatherUnderground, WunderStation vs PWS

[Xant]

WU continue departure from its original foundation and purspose, where used 
to be a hub for PWSs. 

After transition, WU seems stagnant for years no further development, 
but killing feature and feature (API, weather webcam, etc), which make us 
"wunder" what is it's purpose now.

Might be a while, but just came to my attention that WU recently also 
killed WunderStation, which used to be a nice iPad only app specific for 
PWS monitoring.

WU still list WunderStation on their website, but no longer available in 
the Apple Store.

https://www.wunderground.com/wunderstation

If you used to have the app on your iPad, now it pops-up "retired" msg.

Thanks to have WeeWX... a truly independent WX app for the PWS community.


Xant

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Acknowledged, and think we are in same page.

As posted 'OWM "triggers" (which OWM calls "alerts")'. Thus, it's 
"triggers", and not alerts as DarkSky. 

Still, better than complete removal of weather flag as PWS owner can adjust 
to be notified at heart's contempt.

X

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Thinking forward, it can be more than an "replacement" to DarkSky alerts... 
it can be "an evolution"!

The owner of PWS anywhere in the World already knows the weather pattern 
more than anybody else... so, with OWM triggers, one would make their 
weather conditions to send alerts, not depending of ANY global weather 
agency or their pattern... one would create their own... independent, 
anywhere/globally.

Also as posted, in the near future OWM will even implement send push 
notifications (and WeeWX/Belchertown will be ready).

It hurts to see alerts to go... the above can be the next step, evolution.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Ok... so, what about OWM "triggers" (which OWM calls "alerts"), and its 
also available to all services - free, included.

We invite you to try our new product - the weather alerts which are based 
on our meteorological data.
Now you can use simple syntax and a few API methods to create triggers 
which will fire on an occurrence of the selected weather conditions 
(temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.) in a specified period of time
If the trigger's conditions are met, our service will generate an alert. In 
order to receive this alert you need to poll the service with the specified 
time interval. We plan to add push notifications and new data sources to 
this product's functionality in the nearest future.

Available for both Free and paid subscriptions

https://openweathermap.org/triggers


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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Pat

Just curious how Alerts works, and how it may depend on DarkSky. 

Got alert today regarding Wind Advisory in effect until 10 April 2020 00:00 
<https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=NY125F463641D0.WindAdvisory.125F4643C6C0NY.ALYNPWALY.58a73b9ec131b5fe5e4252e123684254>.
 
Which has a link to "https://alerts.weather.gov;.

So, it seems that alerts coming from Weather.gov, not DarkSky itself. Is 
DarkSky the "trigger" or else? Moving to OWM would still be able to get 
alerts for weather.gov?

Xant

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Colin

I honor that! And, indeed, brought a smile in my face! (we need that good 
humor spirit nowadays...)

Either one is fine...

BTW, Pat can not have a good night sleep he has a newborn...  :

X


On Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 9:41:40 PM UTC-4, Colin Larsen wrote:
>
> If there is a vote going I like OWM :) Good luck with that sleep thing pat!
>
> Cheers
> Colin
>
> On Wed, 8 Apr 2020 at 13:32, G Hammer > 
> wrote:
>
>> 3AM is a great time to introduce them to coding 
>>
>> On Tue, Apr 7, 2020, 9:30 PM Pat > 
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Right. OWM is more of a drop in replacement so I'm leaning that way. 
>>>
>>> Still, this all requires me to get some spare time and a full night's 
>>> sleep. Newborns aren't very cooperative with their parents hobbies :-)
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Re: [weewx-user] Thanks a Lot Darksky (NOT!!)

[Xant]

To note, this is not an "usual" social forum (profanity not allowed). All 
constructive and educated points are welcome, in benefit of the whole WX 
developers and enthusiasts.

DarkSky was indeed a good service. Now, we search for a replacement.

X

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Sure OWM still a respectful service. I will not "kick the dead body" 
further, but it puzzles me why not YR. Not for the many reasons posted 
above, but as YR offers much more real data at no restrictions, API, or 
plans - and consistent, no charge now or ever. It could be an opportunity 
to built and explore further - instead of just trying to reproduce DarkSky 
(although, no alerts).

Pat, as you said: "Another appeal for yr.no in my reading is that for yr.no 
is no API key is needed, no developer account - "it just works"

Not to debate, just a point. Both services are great.

Best, X

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Correction: YR.no 48hrs meteogram.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

Dark Sky API

William: "That's true if one already has a DarkSky API key"
U... apologies as I missed this important "detail", as to say let's go 
till end-of-2021. Just trying to give all some peace of mind and let the 
industry to settle.
But it is true. DarkSky cutting the cord... let's continue research.


YR.no API

Still have my vote for Belchertown API


   - Not commercially owned (NRK, Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation and 
   Norwegian Meteorological Institute)
   - long time providing Global data (not just Norwegian); many reports US 
   weather data to be accurate
   - metric system data only, but don't see this much of an issue; as 
   posted by Pat, "more work upfront, but the skin can convert units"
   - G Hammer: "A new Yr API is on the way!"; don't expect new Yr API to 
   provide anything other than metric, as its own website doesn't have 
   conversion option either
   - Free... no restrictions, plenty of accurate Global data
   - Pat: "Another appeal for yr.no in my reading is that for yr.no is no 
   API key is needed, no developer account - "it just works".
   - Yr.no let embed in many ways (Java, PHP, XML); even provides nice 
   3days Meteogram (metrics only, 
   though); 
https://www.yr.no/place/United_States/Massachusetts/Belchertown/data.html

[image: Screenshot_2020-04-03 Yr - varsel eksternt.png]


YR no Alerts

Alerts indeed a great feature of DarkSky API, and thanks to Pat for 
providing in Belchertown. Although YR.no provides plenty of wx info, it 
seems indeed that it doesn't provides alerts.
Considering that YR still my pick (besides no alerts), and current lack of 
consolidated API source, proposing a (temporary) hybrid solution as NOAA 
does provides weather alerts for US through API or CAP (CAP is an XML-based 
information standard used to facilitate emergency information sharing and 
data exchange); https://www.weather.gov/documentation/services-web-alerts


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[weewx-user] COVID-19: real time data, map & weather

[Xant]

For info, or website link:


1) COVID-19 Global: cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE, Center for Systems Science 
and Engineering

https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6



2) COVID-19 US: Worldometers, cases by US States

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/country/us/



3) Weather Seasonality: "Will COVID-19 go away on its own in warmer 
weather?" by Harvard School of Public Health (spoil... myth, not really)

https://ccdd.hsph.harvard.edu/will-covid-19-go-away-on-its-own-in-warmer-weather/



Xant 

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[weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

I always honor Tom, Pat and Matthew Wall time and work towards WeeWX 
endeavour.

DarkSky has been a good resource and nice graphics. Now sold ("Good for 
them, Bad for everybody else").

There are alternatives. And as Pat correctly pointed out, the "replacement" 
needs to be of Global perspective (I guess this eliminates some of the 
obvious "gov" choices).

   - OpenWeather: a good possible alternative, but besides the catchy name, 
   is not much that "open" (and charge for some); it might suffice for usual 
   WeeWX applications, but it makes me uncomfortable to have constraints 
   regarding data access, and future developments 
   (https://openweathermap.org/price)
   - YR.no: considering Global perspective, still my pick... completely 
   free, excellent service and reliable

But an extra note... let's NOT get too crazy about this right now... the 
DarkSky API still goes aaalll the way towards end-of-2021. We ALL have MUCH 
to think nowadays other than this (quarantine and all).

Pat said: "Maybe it's a good thing I haven't released 1.1 yet!". 

If changing API is easily done (and you really really bored at home), then 
do it.

Otherwise... Pat, you have a newborn, and the whole World (literally) at 
stand still. Nobody (I mean nobody) now have a current "plan", and all is 
on hold. End-of-2021 seems really really far considering WeeWX, 
Belchertown and API perspective.

Let's move-on for now get some peace-of-mind and release 1.1 (as is 
with current API), and let's talk back again on this sometime in 2021!

ClearSkies!
Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Changes with Belchertown skin & DarkSky

[Xant]

DarkSky announcement on it's blog: https://blog.darksky.net/

Excerpt regarding DarkSky free Weather API: "Our API service for existing 
customers is not changing today, but we will no longer accept new signups. 
The API will continue to function through the end of 2021."

Its sad, troublesome and concerning, as myself use DarkSky API for other 
forecasts. 

Immediate reaction from the tech 
World: 
https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/1/21202259/android-weather-app-dark-sky-apple-purchase-api

Quick list of 'almost free' Weather 
APIs: 
https://rapidapi.com/blog/access-global-weather-data-with-these-weather-apis/


Two really free, and consistent, Weather APIs:

   - NOAA: https://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/cdo-web/webservices/v2

Note: I may assume that using NOAA it is going direct to main weather data 
source; also been ".gov" might be free for long

 

   - YR.no: 
   
https://hjelp.yr.no/hc/en-us/articles/360001940793-Free-weather-data-service-from-Yr
   
Excerpt note from YR.no API webpage: "You can get a lot of the content on 
Yr for free, to use for various applications and services. This is a unique 
offer in Europe. In other countries weather data is highly valuable and 
expensive."



Congrats Pat!
Xant

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[weewx-user] Average WX local historical data to compare?

[Xant]

I'm in the UpstateNY, where weather behaviour indeed awkward (specially 
recently) Mix of warm days, recent snow and freezing temps besides 
clear sunny days. 

Historically, what is the temp I was expected to see today? Under freezing, 
above freezing, warm? Are the Seasons changing due to "Global Warming"?

In another words, is there average WX local historical data that can be 
retrieved and compared and plotted to WeeWX graphs?

Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Looking for some new hardware

[Xant]

There are many postings in this Forum regarding this subject (some of mine 
included, which you may check for more detail).

My vote is for WeatherFlow... great price/performance and NO moving parts.

Xant

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[weewx-user] WeatherCloud - your WeeWX "remote monitoring"

[Xant]

There are plenty of free WX services out-there that you can upload your WX 
data. But WeatherCloud is your WeeWX friend, and would send you an 
"offline" email notification if not receiving data for quite some time. 
Just this simple feature, "saved me" many times already.

https://weathercloud.net/info/weewx

Xant

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[weewx-user] Lookr, Windy, WeatherUnderground & Live WeatherCAM

[Xant]

In previous postings I mentioned about Lookr as a good option for Live 
WeatherCAM posting and website server (after the WU "boohaha" turning down 
weathercams, and later regretting on it). That said, Lookr.com used to be a 
generic webcam hosting site (based in Europe, if not mistaken) to incentive 
nice scenery and travel sites.

Well, just came to my attention (although don't know for how long that 
happened), that it seems that Windy.com took over Lookr.com for live 
WeatherCAMs!

That was wy under the radar, and as a (now) former Lookr.com user, 
didn't notice even not been notified of this transition (either, can not 
find any "news" on the web). So, typing "lookr.com" on web browser, takes 
you to "windy.com webcams".

Although not been properly notified of this transition,* its a good thing 
for us WX hobbits* (like us WeeWX) as now we have a "new" and free 
WeatherCAM hosting site.

Take that WU!!! :P


Best, X

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[weewx-user] Re: Webcam Streaming

[Xant]

Steve

Peter Quinn response was correct, but you didnt answer. 

Is your camera capable of streaming without specific client?
Can you access your camera, image, video outside your network?

Most people doesn't not understand that most consumer webcameras are not 
capable of direct streaming, but only higher end and more expensive cameras.

Please, verify my previous postings on this subject:

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/GZwYSXsM5GE/7Cqn7lw6BAAJ

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/agX8XytOTkI/LhZa1Kj4AQAJ

Always research the Forum, prior to a new posting as already answered in 
most cases (specially to some as generic as webcam streaming).

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Belchertown skin 1.0 released!

[Xant]

Tom previously mentioned that Bskin may not be ready for W4 yet, but now 
clarified.

Will investigate further.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Belchertown skin 1.0 released!

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Vince

I'm not reporting errors (yet), but must assure the basics as this post 
relates to Belchertown skin.

1) Does Bskin works with Weewx?

2) Does Bskin works with Python 3?

With this assurance, will then investigate further.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Belchertown skin 1.0 released!

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Correct. Bskin = Belchertown skin

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Belchertown skin 1.0 released!

[Xant]

   
   - RPi3 (base machine), WeeWX 3.9.2, Bskin 1.1b7, python 2 --> working
   - RPi4 (test machine), WeeWX 4b, Bskin 1.1b7/b8, python 3 --> errors

Should wait for WeeWX 4 and Python 3?

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: 1st try with MQTT on belchertown

[Xant]

Let's step back then... 

Let's see how it works without MQTT. Disable/remove, and let's see how it 
works. Once verified to be stable, then try MQTT again.

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Re: [weewx-user] Weewx convert units problems....

[Xant]

Julio

For clarification, let's start with the basics. Have you properly checked 
"target_unit = US# Options are 'US', 'METRICWX', or 'METRIC' " in 
weewx.conf?

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: MQTT Mosquitto - my experience and advice to starters

[Xant]

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/w8aSTyX1UVo/YMowrHBkCAAJ

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[weewx-user] Re: 1st try with MQTT on belchertown

[Xant]

Your WX site indeed showing much refresh (which is distracting). Not aware 
if MQTT or not.

I 1st advice to use a public MQTT and get working:

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/PysWhKpUPAE/AMJPeXBqAgAJ

Then, may try to install MQTT locally in RPi

https://obrienlabs.net/how-to-setup-your-own-mqtt-broker/

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/w8aSTyX1UVo/YMowrHBkCAAJ

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

Forget about porting InfluxDB & Grafana in a NAS, if you have WeeWX in 
RPi too much trouble to setup in a "Container".

I previously mentioned how to port InfluxDB & Grafana in QNAP... but now 
installed and moved to RPi (database restarting)... and NOT without 
difficulties. To note, usual or outdated directions does NOT work, so 
follow the following;

RPi - Raspbian Buster

A) InfluxDB
% apt isntall influxdb
% systemctl unmask influxdb
% systemctl enable influxdb
% systemctl enable influxdb
% influx

Config file:
/etc/influxdb/influxdb.conf
Meta database file:
/var/lib/influxdb/meta/meta.db

http://[localhost/IP]:8086

https://pimylifeup.com/raspberry-pi-influxdb/
https://docs.influxdata.com/influxdb/v1.7/administration/config/

B) Grafana
% wget https://dl.grafana.com/oss/release/grafana_6.5.2_armhf.deb
% dpkg -i grafana_6.5.2_armhf.deb

Install msg:
### NOT starting on installation, please execute the following statements 
to configure grafana to start automatically using systemd
% sudo /bin/systemctl daemon-reload
% sudo /bin/systemctl enable grafana-server
### You can start grafana-server by executing
% sudo /bin/systemctl start grafana-server

Package notes:
Installs binary to /usr/sbin/grafana-server
Installs Init.d script to /etc/init.d/grafana-server
Creates default file (environment vars) to /etc/default/grafana-server
Installs configuration file to /etc/grafana/grafana.ini
Installs systemd service (if systemd is available) name 
grafana-server.service
The default configuration sets the log file at /var/log/grafana/grafana.log
The default configuration specifies an sqlite3 db at 
/var/lib/grafana/grafana.db
Installs HTML/JS/CSS and other Grafana files at /usr/share/grafana


http://[localhost/IP]:3000

https://grafana.com/grafana/download?platform=arm
https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/installation/debian/#package-details


Extra note: Anonymous access for Website Embed Grafana panel or dashboard

1) Anonymous access
Edit "defaults.ini" to allow anonymous access, no password and role as 
viewer (in RPi, remove ';' from Config file to be effective!).
[auth.anonymous]
enabled = true
org_name = ['Main Org.' or other]
org_role = Viewer
[auth.basic]
...
allow_embedding = true

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/33111835/how-to-set-up-grafana-so-that-no-password-is-necessary-to-view-dashboards
https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/installation/configuration/

2) URL
iframe can be setup to share a single panel (graph) or the entire dashboard.
Many options can be insert in menu, including timeframe.
Add '' at the end of URL to remove buttons and menus.

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Re: [weewx-user] Sun & Moon sine plot/graph

[Xant]

Not a perfect solution yet, but a good temporary option. Underneath, Sun & 
Moon 24hrs altitude plot through Grafana Sun and Moon Datasource Plugin:

https://grafana.com/grafana/plugins/fetzerch-sunandmoon-datasource

Embedded into Belchertown skin front page:



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[weewx-user] Re: WebCAM, WeatherCAM, WunderCAM - hosting

[Xant]

(update)

A) Besides some Ads, "lookr.com" still the best option.

B) Wyze free cloud hosting only 14 days.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

(update)

It seems that Grafana has actually been ported to Embedded Website 
applications, and therefore, and interesting option to consider to WX 
purposes.

1) Anonymous
Edit "defaults.ini" to allow anonymous access, no password and role as 
viewer.
https://stackoverflow.com/questions/33111835/how-to-set-up-grafana-so-that-no-password-is-necessary-to-view-dashboards
https://grafana.com/docs/grafana/latest/installation/configuration/

2) URL
iframe can be setup to share a single panel (graph) or the entire dashboard.
Many options can be insert in menu, including timeframe.
Add '' at the end of URL to remove buttons and menus.


Example: 

http://192.168.1.107:3000/d/FluNFv-Wk/weewx?from=now-24h=now; 
height="820" width="100%" frameborder="0" scrolling="no"> 


 Snapshot:

[image: snap1.png]

Grafana panel Temp Chart inserted in Belchertown front page, on-top of 
Highcharts.


[image: snap2.png]

Grafana entire dashboard in new page at Belchertown skin.


Once again, thanks Matthew Wall for weewx-influxdb extension 
(https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-influx).

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Best accurate 5 in 1 alternative

[Xant]

Matthew, I was not familiar w Ultimeter, and now curious to see Ultimeter 
performance under MQTT (although, it can get pricey as to add all sensors).

It seems there are indeed options to "buyer" to identify preferences, features, 
performance and cost. 

Thank you for your continue support and drivers development. 

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[weewx-user] Re: Best accurate 5 in 1 alternative

[Xant]

Rich 

Interesting point and indeed of consideration, at a price and application 
intent purposes. Congrats to your succesful carrer at Intel, as I recognize 
you mentioning with great experience. 

Nevertheless, RPi still an amazing piece of hardware and machine, which is 
cost effective and much suitable for WeeWX application. 

Thanks Tom for continue WeeWX development. 

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On Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 10:09:01 AM UTC-5, Rich Altmaier wrote:
>
> I will add: drop the Pi and go for the Intel NUC. Cost is a bit higher but 
> a) no crashes/hangs, b) performance at least 10x. 

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Best accurate 5 in 1 alternative

[Xant]

(addendum)

That is, check Belchertown Weather website to note time frequency update:

https://belchertownweather.com/


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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Best accurate 5 in 1 alternative

[Xant]

If going Acurite route and replace a 5x1, the option is Acurite Atlas which 
is a 5x1 + UV + Illuminance + Lightning (extra optional sensor), making it 
a "8x1". But reporting time is slow (around 10sec if not mistaken). This 
might be un-noticeable for regular use, but if using MQTT (with Belchertown 
skin for example) it makes a difference.

WeatherFlow reports around 3sec, while Davis Instrument reports around 
2.5secs (the shortest in the market).

I advocate for WF for the price point and features, but Davis still the 
industry standard (for a price). Thus Vantage Vue for a cost conscious or 
Vantage.

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[weewx-user] Re: Best accurate 5 in 1 alternative

[Xant]

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/352gHmTZTjE/5YLlXSOmCwAJ

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[weewx-user] Re: Fish Hoek Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Wx

[Xant]

Pete 

Tom continue WeeWX development is all in the heavy lifting background and 
transparent for most. That said, one of the major features of WeeWX is to 
keep performance and acuracy, while keeping the front-end fully 
customizable through skins that can be fully adjusted to the PWS owner's 
liking. 

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[weewx-user] Re: Fish Hoek Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Wx

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This posting doesn't seems related to WeeWX Forum.

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[weewx-user] Re: How to detect/recover restx thread exiting?

[Xant]

WeatherCloud have saved me a few times. Its the only WX Service I know 
today that has consistently alert me if data is not been uploaded.

[image: Untitled.png]

You may consider also uploading to WeatherCloud, even if just for 
"parallel" alert.

WU as most know, no longer the same...

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[weewx-user] Re: Belchertown beta feedback

[Xant]

Rpi3B+ and WeeWX_v3.9.2. Trying to upgrade Bskin_v1.1.7b to Bskin_1.1.8b

Getting the following MQTT time jibber:

[image: timejibber.png]

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

A most important point Greg!

Specially nowadays, when Open Source seems "old school", and glad to those 
that still carries and supports this flag. Hope for continuing dev, 
expanding adoption and application.

Besides proprietary, also thanks Highcharts for keeping free for 
Non-commercial use approach. 

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

This posting is a "review" and sharing feedback regarding the Grafana 
experience. Not intended to be an "in-depth" discussion, neither great 
debate, just personal "pros and cons" for WeeWX.

For a start, to note that Grafana vs Highcharts might "bananas vs 
apples" Grafana intended to IoT monitoring, while Highcharts for 
generic plotting.


A) Pros of Grafana

   - WeeWX/InfluxDB driver by Matthew Wall (thanks!); ALL variables 
   submitted with minimum config
   - enjoyed the experience and easy to play the Graphs (once you 
   figured-out; check my previous posting on this regard); but it does looks 
   great
   - do your own WX Dashboard... to your liking (or almost)


B) Cons of Grafana

   - does not read directly from SQlite DB, but requires InfluxDB; to be 
   impartial, not difficult to install InfluxDB, but sure an extra step and 
   another DB; there are posting mentioning Grafana development for direct 
   SQlite DB... but that has been more than 2yo, and not sure if will ever 
   come out
   - can not embed Grafana dashboard to webpage (no "iframe")... that's a 
   dagger if planning to embed to own WX webpage (unfortunately, it was one of 
   my latest findings...)
   - no spline line option in graph (!), and no other smothering for 
   plot... graphs looks "stiff"
   - Highcharts offers more options, and might be more up-to-date regarding 
   appearance and flexibility (that to say, Pat took the right path for Bskin)
   - besides research, could not make Node-Red or Telegraf (Influx plugin) 
   to properly MQTT; thus the dashboard is mostly static, with no real uptime 
   (I gave up)


C) Extra comments

My system is Rpi3 (for WeeWX) + QNAP (for web hosting). Thus, the "natural" 
path was to install InfluxDB/Grafana in the NAS system, which has more CPU 
power, letting Rpi3 just for WeeWX load. What I learned, is that QNAP does 
not directly support InfluxDB/Grafana, but through its own Container 
system/docker (ie, a virtual inner platform). This was easy and works fine 
for basic assessment. But as you dig further, it is much inconvenient.


Would I do it again (QNAP that is)? 

Maybe not, but InfluxDB/Grafana on Rpi; would save much troubles on the way.


To note, Grafana offers free hosting on their cloud service. I have not 
tried, but interesting to consider.



Bottom line, if interesting to learn further on IoT and monitoring... go 
ahead. Otherwise, till direct SQlite interface, dashboard website embed, 
and MQTT, may not be for general WX.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Cloud services (wunderground etc.) worthwhile?

[Xant]

Agree! 

In parallel to wind gust... wind direction. Sure, always "cool" to see that 
your website and PWS are "alived". And now, to be true to the original 
posting "is still worthwhile"?

I might had said "yes", when WU and rapidfire had their time, and it was 
interesting to see it live... but WU evolved downhill, and now may say "no" 
(with great disappointment).

On the other side, glad that WeeWX and personal PWS still moving strong, 
and say "yes" to Belchertown skin and MQTT.

Bottom line, and for those not hosting own WX, yes for WX + rapidfire. But 
for most of us WeeWX, while still uploading to WU, save resources and no 
longer rapidfire.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Cloud services (wunderground etc.) worthwhile?

[Xant]

I finally did it... not total WU unplug, but "half-unplug". As I also serving 
data to other services, I just disabled "rapid fire" to WU, saving resources as 
to deal with other stuff. 

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

(update)

At this point, I pretty much reproduced original Christian Dashboard. Once 
you get the hand-of-it, things are much quicker to setup sensors.

Dashboard at this point is "static", and not real-time updated and 
graphical response. Searching for MQTT solutions, or similar. InfluxDB has 
a plugin called Telegraf, and Qnap also has its own IoT package. Will 
investigate.

Important to note that Grafana may develop source link direct to SQlite DB 
(although, this promise is more than 2yo). If so, would be no need for 
InfluxDB and direct reading direct WeeWX DB.

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

After some research, got InfluxDB and Grafana working on Qnap, and now my 
1st Graph. So, I can certify that you can use your NAS, or other remote 
system, for WeeWX purposes, without having to install all packages on Rpi.

Most things are straight forward, but most struggle to start with Grafana 
as most Tutorials refers to older versions. 

The following are some steps, which may reproduce steps posted above, but 
as a summary:


1) Install InfluxDB and Grafana in Qnap

Per following instructions, install InfluxDB and Grafana through Qnap 
ConstainerStation, with the exception that don't need to create Database 
(weewx-influxdb driver would do it), neither deal with QIoT Suite Lite 
(skip those steps):
https://qiot.qnap.com/blog/2018/12/12/install-influxdb-grafana-qnap-nas/

Note that will create Container port-forwarding Port# 8086, and Grafana 
Port# 3000
Follow instructions for Grafana, but don't establish Database or create 
Dashboard yet.


2) Install weewx-influxdb driver - thanks to Matthew Wall

https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-influx

Edit weewx.conf accordingly:

[[Influx]]
database = [database_name]
host = [host_IP]
port = [port#]

Just the minimum settings above is sufficient, as the driver will create 
the Influx Database and upload all measured data.

Restart weewx, and verify syslog that it is uploading to Influx database.


3) Back to Grafana

Start Grafana: http://[host_IP]:3000
Establish Database (per previous instructions) and Create Dashboard.

For starters on Grafana, to note that most Tutorials are outdated, thus the 
following:

   1. Click the big "+" (plus sign) on the top-Left and select Dashboard
   2. Click "Choose Visualization" and select "Graph"
   3. On Graph panel, click Queries icon on Left menu (icon looks like 
   "hamburger")
   4. On Query drop-down menu, select your Database (InfluxDB on my case)
   5. On "FROM" ... 'select measurement' drop-down menu, select 'record'
   6. On "SELECT" ... 'field(value)', click on VALUE (not field) and select 
   your WX variable 
   7. Upon selected WX variable, plot will show immediately



Now, tweak around and build own Dashboard.

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

Please disregard posting above, as InfluxDB and Grafana now working on Qnap.

Now, trying to figure-out how Grafana works... will keep posted upon 
progress.

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[weewx-user] Re: weewx - weewx-influx - grafana

[Xant]

My system is Rpi (WeeWX) + Qnap (server). 

I successfully installed InfluxDB and Grafana into Qnap, but upon starting 
WeeWX and checking Syslog, I get errors:

root@raspberrypi:~# tail -f /var/log/syslog
raspberrypi weewx: restx: Influx: tags None
raspberrypi weewx: restx: Influx: binding is archive
raspberrypi weewx: restx: Influx: create database failed: 
raspberrypi weewx: restx: Influx: Data will be uploaded to 
http://INSERT_HOST_HERE:8086
raspberrypi weewx: engine: Starting up weewx version 3.9.2

I followed this link instructions, which has '8086' defined as Influx port: 
https://qiot.qnap.com/blog/2018/12/12/install-influxdb-grafana-qnap-nas/

Also, followed Matthew Wall instructions: 
https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-influx

Qnap IP is 192.168.1.107.

Thus, weewx.conf as:

[StdRESTful]
...
[[Influx]]
database = WeeWX
host = 192.168.1.107
port = 8086


 Can anyone spot something?

Thanks, Xant

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[weewx-user] Re: Belchertown beta feedback

[Xant]

Roger, roger.

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Re: [weewx-user] Re: Cloud services (wunderground etc.) worthwhile?

[Xant]

Peter

Upgrade to 4.0 of what? Which PWS you end-up buying?


Anyway, Belchertown skin with DarkSky forecast its clean and in theme with 
the skin (NWS, although great service, seems outdated).
There are many other widgets that can be embeded into Bskin as well, but I 
created another page and plot from DarkSky API and HighCharts for forecast, 
as the following: 

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/weewx-user/DN4y76v_J4Y/xZNt0ZINAgAJ

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[weewx-user] WebCAM, WeatherCAM, WunderCAM - hosting

[Xant]

WunderUnderground had a previous PR mistake, and announce that would "kill" 
their WebCAM/WeatherCAM hosting option & service (aka, "WunderCAM"). Now, 
it seems they are achieving what they want... without announcement (thus, 
avoiding backslash/protest) by just making the service impossible to use. 
For months WunderCAM no longer functional, and some posting saying "after 
the latest website update" (some also reporting the "old link" used to 
work).

Formerly, 2 ways you could upload your WeatherCAM to Wunder:

1) Wunder do the work
You placed your direct camera image snapshot to Wunder. The catch was that 
the link "must end with .jpg".
Nowadays, not many cameras allows that but a "cgi" link. Therefore, this 
option is long gone for most.

2) WebCAM do the work
This is the option that (used to) works for most and for a while, where the 
camera FTP and upload to Wunder at some frequency. But after the "website 
update", the FTP upload still seems to work, but the images uploaded to 
Wunder are not in PWS website, neither can be accessed directly.


For a while searching for free WebCAM hosting options, specially after the 
Wunder PR camera "boohaha". And the following are further notes:

A) External free hosting
Found "lookr.com", which is still Ok but now increased Ads. 
Now trying "webcam.io", but can not comment yet as I'm in a week "free full 
service trial" (curious to find-out what/how is free service, as Ads 
sometimes not disclosed). 
Otherwise, still in search...

B) WebCAM with own free OEM cloud hosting
As the webcam market is flooded, some offers "free OEM cloud hosting" as 
differential. I have a Reolink, which is a good cam but doesn't seems to 
provide such option.
A new player that its cheaper seems to be creating some waves in price, 
functionality and free hosting service: Wyze cam 
(https://www.cnet.com/news/wyze-cam-the-cheapest-security-camera-ive-ever-tested-might-be-my-favorite/).
 
I also saw "somewhere that someone" bought a cheap cam dome and make his 
own outdoor weathercam with Wyze (ala BloomSky, but at a fraction of the 
cost).

C) NAS to do the work
This would be my ultimate option. I have a Qnap and previously tried their 
Surveillance package, but didn't work for my purposes. Any experience 
feedback?

Comments and/or replies.

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[weewx-user] Re: Cloud services (wunderground etc.) worthwhile?

[Xant]

Wunder continue spinning downhill, and now it takes about 3 pages to 
(finally) get to PWS website. This as a device owner, dont even know how it 
works for "general public"...

The "webcam" (aka, "wunder cam") no longer functional for months - some 
posting says "after website latest update", where "older links" were still 
working.

The truth is, the "PWS grandaddy" start to fade, but other options - more 
PWS related, started to show-up (WeatherCloud, for example).

But interesting enough, as everything moving to Cloud and been AWS based, 
the WeeWX community and "private hosting" continue to grow, thanks to WeeWX 
Developers and the continue adoption of Rpi.

Now "Wundering" how long till pulling the plug on Wunder

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[weewx-user] Re: Help needed

[Xant]

For Forum politeness and better response, would advice a more descriptive 
topic title.

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[weewx-user] Re: Belchertown beta feedback

[Xant]

Which version you using?

I'm in Bskin 1.1b7 rpi3 and wind seems fine.

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Re: [weewx-user] Sun & Moon sine plot/graph

[Xant]

Any volunteer to transpose small PHP script to JS?

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On Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 4:20:47 PM UTC-5, Pat wrote:
>
> Interesting idea. Not everyone can run PHP. If you find it in JS then 
> maybe it's worth an add on for the skin pending any licensing restrictions.
>
> On Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 4:34:23 PM UTC-5, Xant wrote:
>>
>> While still searching for a Sun/Moon plot solution, either to extend db 
>> or other means, found an interesting little piece of code: SunPlot, by 
>> Wilmslow Astro (https://weather.wilmslowastro.com/scripts.php).
>>
>> [image: sun plot]
>>
>>
>>
>> Embeded in Belchertown:
>>
>>
>> [image: sunplot.png]
>>
>>
>>
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[weewx-user] Re: Calculate ET using fineoffset WH1080 and manual rain recording

[Xant]

"Radiation approximation using the sun's azimuth angle and sunrise/sunset" 
to calculate ET doesn't make sense.

Solar Radiation is a crucial data to calculate ET, and radiation varies 
tremendously through the day depending on cloud cover and shades. WeeWX is 
actually capable of calculate the Theoretical Maximum Solar Radiation 
(maxSolarRad), but by using this data for ET calculation would be 
irrational.

An approximation to convert Illuminance to Radiation - or vice-versa - by a 
multiple of ~120 is acceptable. So, the image underneath can be seen as a 
radiance example to compare measured vs theoretical. That is, the measured 
data rarely touches the theoretical.




If ET of importance, then consider a PWS system that is capable of 
measuring radiance (there are some inexpensive systems available nowadays).

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On Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 12:01:33 AM UTC-5, Glen Napthali wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I have been running weewx on a RPi with a fineoffset WH1080 for a year or 
> two. Recently I have thought it would be nice to calculate the daily ET to 
> help inform me about irrigation needs for my farm. The WH1080 doesn't have 
> a radiation monitor can an approximation be made using the sun's azimuth 
> angle and sunrise/sunset times? If possible how can it be done?
>
>

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