[weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-24 Thread RobbH
I hadn't considered Craigs list, but I'll keep it in mind in the future. For now, I've decided to try AcuRite. That way, I'll at least find out how the integrated sensor works for me (with a separate T/H sensor). The next time I'm looking, I hope Weather Flow will be an option, but if not, I'll

[weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-23 Thread Dan'l B
I've had good luck twice (for two separate locations) buying a Davis VP2 off Craigslist for =< $ 300, and using the belfryboy cables. On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:55:53 PM UTC-5, RobbH wrote: > > I probably sound like a noob, but I've been using Weewx nearly four years > with various Ore

Re: [weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-22 Thread RobbH
Unfortunately, I don't have a suitable location for an all-in-one sensor set. Tom's suggestion of an Acurite all-in-one with a separate outdoor t/h sensor might work for me, though. I'm leaning toward trying that, for now. I hand't heard of the belfryboy. Thanks for that bit of info! On Thurs

Re: [weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-22 Thread vince
On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 11:10:51 AM UTC-8, RobbH wrote: > > That clears up most of my confusion. (Whatever remains is inherent and no > concern here.) Thanks! > > I see the Wiki has articles on how to get data from the bridge, so I'll > consult that if I go this route. And this appears

Re: [weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-22 Thread RobbH
That clears up most of my confusion. (Whatever remains is inherent and no concern here.) Thanks! I see the Wiki has articles on how to get data from the bridge, so I'll consult that if I go this route. And this appears to be the best route for me, for now. I'm not ready to spend twice my budget

Re: [weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-22 Thread mwall
On Thursday, February 22, 2018 at 1:07:25 PM UTC-5, RobbH wrote: > > Many thanks for the information, Tom. I'm confused, though. When you refer > to the bridge, do you mean the discontinued smarthub, or the current > product called Access? I think I've seen complaints that the access only > work

Re: [weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-22 Thread RobbH
Many thanks for the information, Tom. I'm confused, though. When you refer to the bridge, do you mean the discontinued smarthub, or the current product called Access? I think I've seen complaints that the access only works with AcuRite's servers, not with third-party software like Weewx. I see

Re: [weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-21 Thread Thomas Keffer
Matthew is the real hardware expert around here, but from what I can tell, the AcuRite seems to be the most popular of the "mid-market" weather stations. Get a 5-in-1, plus a console and a bridge, then connect the bridge to WeeWX. Unfortunately it does not satisfy your requirements that the rain g

[weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-21 Thread RobbH
Thanks, Vince. Weather Flow looks very promising, but I'm not sure I have confidence in their ability to deliver all of the technology they promise, especially the haptic rain gauge. Still, it's worth considering, especially if no other good options are available in my price range. The API makes

[weewx-user] Re: Yet another request for hardware advice

2018-02-21 Thread vince
On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 4:55:53 PM UTC-8, RobbH wrote: > > I need separate sensors, not an all in one, since the rain gauge and > thermometer/hygrometer need to be in different locations. Wireless is a > necessity. And I really want something that will feed data directly to the > comp