Thanks Peter, It seems like i purchased the one without 'PC Connect' - very frustrating.
I have already brought the device with me to my home in Dubai so no chance to return to Amazon.com - i think the cheapest is going to be to buy a new display that includes pc connect. https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-06006M-Display-Weather-Sensors/dp/B01N5KBHAC/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=acurite+display+with+pc+connect&qid=1570294191&sr=8-1 On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 7:11 PM p q <[email protected]> wrote: > Looks pretty much the same as the one I have. Right next to the place > where you plug in the 4.5vDC power supply, there is a mini-USB port on > mine. There is the little USB symbol above it. > [image: image.png] > > They could have removed it, but it would make no sense. > > On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 7:59 AM Sean Jahnig <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Hi Kevin, >> >> Quick question, my acurite station just arrived and when i remove the >> panel at the back there is no usb port. I wonder if they've updated it and >> removed that port? Maybe i need to buy the pc connect device as well? >> >> This is what my display looks like >> https://www.dropbox.com/s/hfdnclwo34mk81d/20191005_185646.jpg?dl=0 >> >> Would appreciate any suggestions. >> >> Thanks, >> Sean >> >> On Wed, Sep 18, 2019 at 5:10 PM p q <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> That's the one I have. It connects to your raspberry pi with a USB cable >>> connected to the back of the display. No other hardware on the computer >>> side. You'll need mounting hardware to install the sensor, or course. >>> >>> The one thing that I don't like about this unit is the thermometer is >>> packaged in with the wind and rain gauge. If you pick a good place to >>> measure wind and rain, it's in the sun and that leads to abnormally high >>> and low temperature readings. In your case, you probably don't care. For >>> me, I had to add a second temperature sensor. >>> >>> On Tue, Sep 17, 2019 at 9:02 PM Sean Jahnig <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Thanks a lot Kevin, >>>> >>>> Is this the unit you have? >>>> https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-Wireless-Weather-Station-Sensor/dp/B00N1XCA9M/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=acurite+weather&qid=1568779180&s=gateway&sr=8-2 >>>> >>>> Will it connect to the rasberry pi as is or do I need to buy any other >>>> hardware? >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> >>>> Sean Jahnig >>>> >>>> m. +97150 475 4234 >>>> e. [email protected] >>>> >>>> On Wed, 18 Sep 2019, 05:12 Kevin Hedgepeth, <[email protected]> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> That is great. If you hit a snag get in touch and I will try to >>>>> mentor you via long distance. If you want a copy of my SD card we can >>>>> work >>>>> that out too. that will save you lots of work. >>>>> >>>>> Kevin/NB7O >>>>> >>>>> On Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 3:37:02 AM UTC-7, Sean Jahnig wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hi Kevin, >>>>>> >>>>>> This is awesome and i think you've achieved exactly what i want to do >>>>>> with your setup. I'm going to invest in the necessary equipment and put >>>>>> it >>>>>> together, >>>>>> >>>>>> Will let you know how it goes! >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks, >>>>>> Sean. >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, September 16, 2019 at 4:08:52 AM UTC+4, Kevin Hedgepeth >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi Sean, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I run an Accurite 5 in 1 wx station here connected to a Raspberry Pi >>>>>>> that uses Weewx to put the wx info on the internet and >>>>>>> WeatherUnderground. >>>>>>> It works very well. I also use a usb cam aimed through our back patio >>>>>>> door >>>>>>> to show the wx conditions to people who are interested in "seeing" the >>>>>>> weather. The USB cam is controlled by software called Motion. Motion >>>>>>> gives real time slow speed video and does an image capture on a >>>>>>> scheduled >>>>>>> basis. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I have written an instructable for setting this up and you can see >>>>>>> the wx and camera results at: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> http://nb7o.ddns.net >>>>>>> >>>>>>> There is a menu on the left side. the wx info is the top menu item, >>>>>>> the camera images are a few menu items down, and the instructable is a >>>>>>> little further down. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> kevin >>>>>>> Hermiston, Oregon, USA >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 5:35:45 AM UTC-7, Sean Jahnig >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Hi, >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I'm new here so if this has been answered before, please just >>>>>>>> direct me to the article. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I am fairly IT competent but i am not a coder. However, i can read >>>>>>>> through tutorials and hack my way most the time. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> *A bit of background:* >>>>>>>> I am a surfer and kitesurfer and i live in the UAE. We do not have >>>>>>>> as much wind and waves as other countries, but if you watch the weather >>>>>>>> closely and make good, informed decisions - you can can get some nice >>>>>>>> ocean >>>>>>>> conditions here for surfing and kitesurfing... and it usually >>>>>>>> disappears as >>>>>>>> quickly as it arrives so timing is key. Following the charts and being >>>>>>>> informed is tricky business because there are not many accurate >>>>>>>> forecasting >>>>>>>> websites or stations. Firstly, knowing that the wind/waves is coming >>>>>>>> is not >>>>>>>> accurate, and secondly knowing if it has arrived is not accurate. Being >>>>>>>> informed can really save long drives etc. so what i'm really hoping to >>>>>>>> do >>>>>>>> is to build an affordable little station that i can install at a few >>>>>>>> locations in order to monitor live wind (via windguru) and wave >>>>>>>> conditions >>>>>>>> (twitch, streaming). >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> At our local kite surfing spot i have setup a wind meter and a >>>>>>>> webcam but it is not an efficient solution. We are currently using a >>>>>>>> full >>>>>>>> weather station and a separate mac mini just for handling the web cam >>>>>>>> stream. It is not an efficient or affordable solution. You can see the >>>>>>>> wind >>>>>>>> meter here: https://www.windguru.cz/station/1083 and the webcam >>>>>>>> here: https://www.twitch.tv/kitebeachcenteruaq ... What i am >>>>>>>> really hoping to do is build something smaller and cheaper that can >>>>>>>> achieve >>>>>>>> the same thing - and also in a smaller package like a waterproof box so >>>>>>>> that i can approach hotels and use a small footprint (and their >>>>>>>> internet) >>>>>>>> to have a little station to monitor the wind and waves at their >>>>>>>> condition. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I have been doing a lot of reading and i do believe the rasberry pi >>>>>>>> has all the functionality i need. It is just the exact process of >>>>>>>> getting >>>>>>>> everything to talk to each other that i need some help with. Also, >>>>>>>> because >>>>>>>> i am funding this myself i really need to try and keep the cost down. I >>>>>>>> only need an anemometer for wind speed and direction + a 1080p weather >>>>>>>> proof outdoor camera. Nothing else. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> In my head, this is how i imagine it will work: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1. Buy an anemometer like - Davis Instruments 6410 >>>>>>>> https://amzn.to/2kBgCTh >>>>>>>> 2. Buy a 1080p camera, whether usb or ethernet. It just need to >>>>>>>> be weatherproof and compatible >>>>>>>> 3. Buy Rasberry pi and load weewx which will talk to windguru >>>>>>>> 4. Setup the Rasberry pi with something like >>>>>>>> https://www.noip.com/ so that i can access it remotely for >>>>>>>> maintenance >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Questions i have: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> 1. Can i buy only the anemometer above and connect it into the >>>>>>>> rasberry pi (about $120) ? or do i need to invest in the whole >>>>>>>> station >>>>>>>> (about $600) in order to have it readable by the rasberry pi ? >>>>>>>> 2. Is anyone successfully streaming a webcam via twitch using a >>>>>>>> rasberry pi? 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