[Adrian_Hudson]

I have an aging Davis system and would like to replace it with a Weatherduino. I currently store the data on a raspberry pi and run a simple web site from it. I don't want to disturb this part of my weather setup so a Weatherduino seems a great solution. Simply replace the Davis with the Weatherduino - the same data protocol and away you go!

I have three questions though.

1. I want to incorporate a data logging function the same as the Davis Data Logger. If the Raspberry PI goes down I don't want to lose data. From the comparison chart I see the Pro2 PLUS system has a Davis data logging function but the Pro2 Compact does not. Is the data logging function of the pro2 Plus a built in function or do I need a real Davis logger to make it work?

2. Is there any way I could use the Pro2 Compact system and add a Logging function?

3. If I were to build a Pro2 Plus system, I note the PCB can no longer be bought with the SMD components pre-assembled. Is there a kit of SMD parts available or do I have to source all the tiny bits on ebay? I have done quite a bit of electronics building in the past but I have never assembled SMD parts. Is it even possible to do by hand??

Thanks for any help.