My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - Printable Version

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My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - Mikko - 04-01-2015

Hi everybody,
I would like to show my WeatherDuino Pro2 boxes so far. At the moment there are three different kind of boxes: one modified TX box with Arduino Uno, one RX 4.02 box and three RX 3.01 boxes. They all function very well and. below are the pictures and some details about the construction.

I have built weather instruments using Arduino Uno’s and Mega’s with Ethernet shields. They send measurements as UPD messages to local network and Windows service is collecting and saving these messages to MySQL database. This same service is now modified to resend (different port) certain measurements to TX Box, which has also Ethernet shield. My Ethernet has PoE (Power over Ethernet), therefore this box has step-down converter to supply 7.6 V to Uno, transmitter unit is getting its supply directly from Ethernet (12.5V) and that works with this spiral antenna. TX Box has modified WeatherDuino Pro2 code, where measurements are replaced by UPD message handler. Small led blinks for every UPD packet. TX Box transmits values to RX boxes normally.

This box has RX 3.01 pcb with TFT display. Box has clear cover, it nice decoration for living room. I have two similar boxes for other rooms and so far they have been very useful (have the same outside weather and time). Only drawbacks have been too small text (another display page) for my eyes and time drifting. These both issues will be addressed in the near future hopefully.

This is the latest box with new RX+ 4.02 pcb and lcd display. I am still waiting new transmitter part and therefore this is not finished yet. I have not soldered modules directly to pcb, but used headers. So it’s easy to replace them if needed. The plan is to make this “Main Box” with connection to Cumulus software and other units will be Wireless Display units without their own clock and baro sensor and with bigger tft.

I am very pleased with Werg_AG productivity. I have dreamed this kind of system (own weather display for every room) for many years, but finally Werk_AG has made this all possible. Thanks!

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - werk_ag - 04-01-2015

Is absolutely fantastic! You done a great job.
A very professional installation, with very good looking and quality. I confess that I looked forward to see these images.
See these things is the greatest reward I can have. Thanks for posting them.

Quote:Box has clear cover, it nice decoration for living room. I have two similar boxes for other rooms and so far they have been very useful (have the same outside weather and time). Only drawbacks have been too small text (another display page) for my eyes and time drifting. These both issues will be addressed in the near future hopefully.

It's true, very soon the WeatherDuino Pro2 Wireless Display system will be publicly released.

Quote:The plan is to make this “Main Box” with connection to Cumulus software and other units will be Wireless Display units without their own clock and baro sensor and with bigger tft.

Right choice use an 20x4 LCD for the main RX unit... this is the way.
For the large (at least until 2.4") TFT displays, we will have the upcoming Wireless Display system.

I will now open a bottle of champagne, you want to share it with me? Smile

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - uncle_bob - 04-01-2015

I agree with Werk_AG, that's a very nice job and very professional looking! It sounds like you quite an expert with these things.

It's looking a bit chilly over there chaps, very similar temps to what I see here in winter (we do get snow on the hills around us from time to time).

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - water01 - 05-01-2015

Very nice and neat you are to be congratulated on a great job of getting this all going.

I assume that the TX box feeds the RX 4.0 box and that in turn feeds to RX3.0 boxes?

Not sure I understand what you mean by "Ethernet shields"?

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - uncle_bob - 05-01-2015

(05-01-2015, 00:29)water01 Wrote: Not sure I understand what you mean by "Ethernet shields"?

They are a daughter board (shield) that gives Ethernet connectivity (TCP/IP).
Ethernet can also be built in to some Arduino boards too.

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - werk_ag - 05-01-2015

Mikko have a very complex system, only possible with a lot of software customization that he did.
If I'm not wrong he uses ethernet shields to get weather data already existing in a proprietary network, and then those data are "injected" in a TX unit to broadcast them wirelessly.
It's an amazing system.

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - Mikko - 05-01-2015

Thanks! I has been fun to build these boxes. Currently TX Uno is feeding all RX boxes, since RX+ 4.02 does not yet have own transmitter. But when that arrives, TX should feed only RX+ 4.02 and that relays messages to all other boxes. Here it makes a difference, if its -2C or -20C outside (-13C now) and having that reading available around the house is good. If you put thermometer outside every window, they will all show different value. Chilly? No, wait until it goes below -30C.

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - water01 - 06-01-2015

(05-01-2015, 14:41)Mikko Wrote: Thanks! I has been fun to build these boxes. Currently TX Uno is feeding all RX boxes, since RX+ 4.02 does not yet have own transmitter. But when that arrives, TX should feed only RX+ 4.02 and that relays messages to all other boxes. Here it makes a difference, if its -2C or -20C outside (-13C now) and having that reading available around the house is good. If you put thermometer outside every window, they will all show different value. Chilly? No, wait until it goes below -30C.

Where do you live the Arctic?

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - uncle_bob - 06-01-2015

(05-01-2015, 14:41)Mikko Wrote: Chilly? No, wait until it goes below -30C.

Wow that is cold. The above temps must've been on a warm day then Smile

RE: My WeatherDuino Pro2 system - Mikko - 06-01-2015

Hi,
This is about 60.5N 025.1E, not even close Polar Circle. Last night it was -20C and for tomorrow we are expecting +2C. During 2013 we did have many days below -30C, but gladly not last year. Min/Avg/Max temperatures for 2014 can be seen from picture below.