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On Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 11:13:47 AM UTC-4, [email protected] 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 >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "weewx-user" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/18326231-6456-4e98-8a89-924a843ff32co%40googlegroups.com.
