Nah it's my fault. I thought i had researched it properly but clearly not. Let's hope the new display that I've bought will solve the problem.
Thanks again for the help. Thanks, Sean Jahnig m. +97150 475 4234 e. [email protected] On Sat, 5 Oct 2019, 21:06 p q, <[email protected]> wrote: > 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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