I have used a variety of loggers with my Davis VP 2+ - for many years directly connected to Windows systems; subsequently (but also for 2-3 years now) to a Raspberry Pi. I can say without doubt that the Meteo-Pi, once set up, has given me fewer problems than the Davis alternatives. It also allows the Davis console to be powered directly from the Pi through the same cable as carries the serial data, slightly reducing cable clutter. The console draws so little power that the extra load is no problem for a Pi power supply. I should, perhaps, add the disclaimer that I was a beta-tester for a number of the devices created and sold by the Meteo-Pi''s producer, so I got mine free, but I get no other income or other benefit from ongoing sales of the devices.
On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 3:29:36 PM UTC-4 vince wrote: > On Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 11:18:07 AM UTC-7 [email protected] > wrote: > >> so I found this: >> https://shop.weatherstations.co.uk/meteo-pi-1832-p.asp >> seems like you can connect the davis console directly to raspberry pi >> header and use via serial. >> anyone tried this with weewx? >> Seems a bit cheaper than the weatherlink option and maybe more suitable >> for my needs. >> > > A real Davis logger is $30 US more expensive than a Meteo-pi. You have > to ask yourself how important that 30 bucks is, as compared to your time > and stress level of using a third-party logger. Personally I'd recommend > just going Davis all the way. > > > -- 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/640040fd-0277-496c-baa3-9bc64c7a7404n%40googlegroups.com.
