[tyntop]

        Hi,
I have been following this discussion and I have come across 2 items that I think could be used instead of the reed switches:

1 a HC-00k photo electric encoders which I was thinking could be used for wind speed. available on ebay item No 400547392351

2 a KY-040 which is a rotary encoder module which I was thinking could be used for wind direction, available on ebay item No
400698011756 if you look at this item No it gives a narrative of how it works.

I can work out ways of how to mount them but my shortfall comes to the electronic side of things ie would they be suitable, would any thing else be required eg signal amplifiers.

that is why I am asking any body out there with a better electronic know how, give opinions as weather these could work and if so would it be complicated or fairly simple

Awaiting opinions.

regards
tyntop.