Crap. I'm sorry. I didn't notice that there were two different versions. On Sat, Oct 5, 2019 at 9:55 AM Sean Jahnig <[email protected]> wrote:
> 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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