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by AllyCat
Sun 10 Dec 2023 11:01 am
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: WH1080 Transmitter or New Station ?
Replies: 8
Views: 8483

Re: WH1080 Transmitter or New Station ?

Hi, As far as I recall, the Maplin's versions were always 433 MHz without a DCF receiver and Clas Ohlson 868 MHz with a DCF receiver. Then there were other versions ("badge engineered") such as Signatrol and Watson and later versions with Solar Data in many permutations. The "protocol...
by AllyCat
Wed 03 May 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Cumulus 1 (No longer being developed)
Topic: data not downloading
Replies: 3
Views: 1880

Re: data not downloading

Hi,

Yes, that's the normal (intended) behaviour. You probably need to look at this FAQ. :)

Cheers, Alan.
by AllyCat
Wed 29 Mar 2023 3:01 am
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: replacement reference temp/hygrometer WH1080?
Replies: 7
Views: 2514

Re: replacement reference temp/hygrometer WH1080?

Hi, Some versions of those station Consoles automatically turn on the 4 "backlight" LEDs and/or have an internal mechanical relay (which clicks) when an external supply is applied (via the USB interface connector). In these cases an internal heating of about 2 degrees C is quite typical. I...
by AllyCat
Tue 28 Mar 2023 7:03 am
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: replacement reference temp/hygrometer WH1080?
Replies: 7
Views: 2514

Re: replacement reference temp/hygrometer WH1080?

Hi, Sorry, I'm not aware that anybody has definitively identified a specific T/H device type for the "808x family" of stations, or even if they are consistent or compatible across the numerous versions which carried that generic model number for more than 10 years. They may have been desig...
by AllyCat
Sat 05 Nov 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Homebuilt
Topic: Air quality sensor(PMS5003) and Ecowitt posting id's
Replies: 5
Views: 6776

Re: Air quality sensor(PMS5003) and Ecowitt posting id's

Hi, Not a specific answer, but are you aware of the Weatherduino Project? Unfortunately it's not genuine "Open Source" (some sections of the forum are closed to "customers"), but he has been using AQI sensors since before it was a "mainstream" consideration. You may fin...
by AllyCat
Sat 15 Oct 2022 6:55 pm
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: Photos of the insides of Fine Offset sensors.
Replies: 173
Views: 365384

Re: Photos of the insides of Fine Offset sensors.

Hi, IIRC the binary '1' is coded as a 0.5ms pulse of carrier followed by a 0.5ms gap, and the '0' as a 0.5ms pulse followed by a 1.5ms gap (but it might be the other way around). I think High bits are transmitted first but can't be sure. From an old program listing I have the declarations: ; Fine Of...
by AllyCat
Thu 13 Oct 2022 8:48 am
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: Photos of the insides of Fine Offset sensors.
Replies: 173
Views: 365384

Re: Photos of the insides of Fine Offset sensors.

Hi, Did you see my post on Sunday, or is your Pod different to mine (in which case I can't help)? Indeed, the internal battery connectors (2 x AAA) are not populated, but a reasonably simple modification is to install them and add a low-cost "4-pin" 433MHz Transmitter module (connecting da...
by AllyCat
Sun 09 Oct 2022 11:57 pm
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: Photos of the insides of Fine Offset sensors.
Replies: 173
Views: 365384

Re: Photos of the insides of Fine Offset sensors.

Hi, Only 6 wires in the RJ12 connector, of which 5 are used. Their functions are labelled on the PCB under the PV panel, see the photo half-way down Page 4 of this thread. Their sequence/function is (or was) : NC - No Connection RESET - Undefined, but somehow prevents the Data Packet from the Pod &q...
by AllyCat
Mon 26 Sep 2022 8:41 am
Forum: General
Topic: It's the Autumnal Equilux today
Replies: 15
Views: 5429

Re: It's the Autumnal Equilux today

Hi, Sunset and Sunrise are normally defined when the (top) Edge of the sun crosses the horizon, which is about half a degree from its centre. Also there is refraction in the atmosphere so that "Sunset" and "Sunrise" actually occur with the centre of the sun about 0.8 degree below...
by AllyCat
Sun 11 Sep 2022 9:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: Advice sought
Replies: 3
Views: 5355

Re: Advice sought

Hi, Welcome to the forum. The (now numerous types of) Ecowitt stations are by far the most versatile, but you may still need to do a little customisation/tinkering for your "unusual" requirements. So just a few "notes" from me: Virtually all remote "sensors" are battery...
by AllyCat
Tue 26 Jul 2022 4:20 pm
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: Base unit failure
Replies: 11
Views: 4384

Re: Base unit failure

Hi, Hmm, currently, Amazon appears to be linking to two different "GW1102" packages: Both have separate(d) Wind and Rain sensors, but the Amazon is Solar Powered (only) at about £135 and the other is from WeatherSpares (Marketplace seller) with Solar/UV sensors at about £230. BTW, the indi...
by AllyCat
Tue 26 Jul 2022 10:32 am
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: Base unit failure
Replies: 11
Views: 4384

Re: Base unit failure

Hi, Do I really need a console if that is the most expensive item? No, the "Gateway" does the same data-handling function and costs only around £30. IMHO the TFT display is very "nice", but there's no point in paying around another £100 if you don't want it. Note that via Amazon,...
by AllyCat
Mon 25 Jul 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: Base unit failure
Replies: 11
Views: 4384

Re: Base unit failure

Hi, .. things seemed to have changed a lot since I last investigated weather stations though! Indeed yes. Very few stations now include Logging (when not connected to a PC) but can use the Internet instead. "Watson" branded stations were manufactured by the Chinese "Fine Offset" ...
by AllyCat
Tue 28 Jun 2022 8:52 am
Forum: Cumulusutils
Topic: Geiger counter
Replies: 41
Views: 5294

Re: Geiger counter

Hi, I did hobby around in electronics some 'long time ago', As the "kit" appears to use fully "Through Hole" components and PCB (i.e. not SMD/Surface Mount), the construction should be quite "easy", but beware a few "gotchas". A low-cost multimeter (Maybe avai...
by AllyCat
Mon 13 Jun 2022 6:22 pm
Forum: Fine Offset/EasyWeather
Topic: N96FY Alarm Sounding.
Replies: 2
Views: 2991

Re: N96FY Alarm Sounding.

Hi, IMHO it appears to be an "Age" issue with (some of) these particular Consoles, perhaps an "EEPROM Wear Out" issue or a Bug in the software after a particular time event? I've experienced it with several of my FO Consoles. It appears that many of the "variables" are ...