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| ====== Common questions on the WeatherDuino system ====== | ====== Common questions about the WeatherDuino system ====== |
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| ====== What hardware I need to build an WeatherDuino Weather Station? ====== | ====== What hardware do I need to build a WeatherDuino Weather Station? ====== |
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| The minimal hardware to build an WeatherDuino weather station, is one Transmitter Unit and one Receiver Unit, and obviously a set of weather instruments (anemometer, rain gauge, temperature / humidity sensor, etc).\\ | The minimal hardware needed to build a WeatherDuino weather station is one Transmitter Unit and one Receiver Unit, and obviously a set of weather instruments (anemometer, rain gauge, temperature / humidity sensor, etc).\\ |
| Besides transmission of the RF signal, the Transmitter Units act as an interface where all outdoor weather instruments are connected.\\ | Besides transmission of the RF signal, the transmitter units act as an interface where all outdoor weather instruments are connected.\\ |
| One Transmitter Unit is enough to connect all the most common weather instruments, however for reasons of better placement of some weather instruments, up to four Transmitter Units can be used per each Receiver Unit. | One transmitter unit is enough to connect all the most common weather instruments, however for reasons of better placement of some weather instruments, up to four transmitter units can be used with each receiver unit. |
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| ====== Where I can get the circuit boards to build an WeatherDuino weather station? ====== | ====== Where can I get the circuit boards to build a WeatherDuino weather station? ====== |
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| All info about circuit boards prices, availability and how to order can be found here: [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Forum-Circuit-Boards-PCB-Parts-lists|Circuit Boards for WeatherDuino systems]]. | All information about circuit board prices, availability and how to order can be found here: [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum/Forum-Circuit-Boards-PCB-Parts-lists|Circuit Boards for WeatherDuino systems]]. |
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| ====== How data is transmitted? ====== | ====== How is data transmitted? ====== |
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| As almost every weather station, WeatherDuino works by using Radio Frequency signals for communication between the Transmitters and the Receiver Unit.\\ | In common with most weather stations, WeatherDuino works by using Radio Frequency (RF) signals for communication between the Transmitters and the Receiver Unit.\\ |
| Currently WeatherDuino uses OOK/ASK radio modules, available in 433Mhz and 315Mhz versions. Mainly 433MHz is used, however, depending on national regulations users may also use 315MHz versions.\\ | Currently WeatherDuino uses OOK/ASK radio modules, available in 433Mhz and 315Mhz versions. Most systems use 433MHz, however, depending on national regulations users may prefer to use 315MHz versions.\\ |
| Up to four Transmitter Units can be used per each Receiver. | Up to four Transmitter Units can send data to each Receiver Unit. |
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| {{:wiki:howitworks.jpg?nolink&670x338 |WeatherDuino - How it works}} | {{:wiki:howitworks.jpg?nolink&670x338 |WeatherDuino - How it works}} |
| ====== What's the maximum RF range? ====== | ====== What's the maximum RF range? ====== |
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| The maximum distance which can be achieved between Transmitters and Receivers, as happen with any RF signal, depends of several factors.\\ | As with any RF signal, the maximum distance which can be achieved between Transmitters and Receivers depends on several factors.\\ |
| In favourable conditions the range can go up to more than 100 meters. WeatherDuino users haven't reported any major problem for ranges between 10 to 50 meters. | In favourable conditions the range can extend to more than 100 meters. WeatherDuino users haven't reported any major problems for ranges between 10 to 50 meters. |
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| ====== Does WeatherDuino receivers have a data logger? ====== | ====== Do WeatherDuino receivers have a data logger? ====== |
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| The WeatherDuino Pro2 and Pro2 PLUS systems have data logger capabilities. Both systems emulate a Davis data logger, so it works exactly the same way and have the same capabilities of the Davis data loggers.\\ | Yes, both the WeatherDuino Pro2 and Pro2 PLUS systems have data logging capabilities. Both systems emulate a Davis data logger, so they work in exactly the same way and have the same capabilities of the Davis data loggers.\\ |
| For a quick comparison between WeatherDuino receivers, please refer to [[:weatherduino_receivers#weatherduino_receivers_-_comparison_chart|WeatherDuino Receivers - Comparison Chart]] | For a quick comparison between WeatherDuino receivers, please refer to [[:weatherduino_receivers#weatherduino_receivers_-_comparison_chart|WeatherDuino Receivers - Comparison Chart]] |
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| The number of data records which can be stored depends of the Sample Interval, which can be defined by the user in the WeatherDuino software. Bellow is a table illustrating the data logger capacity in function of the Sample Interval. | The number of data records which can be stored depends on the Sample Interval, which can be defined by the user in the WeatherDuino software. Below is a table illustrating the data logger capacity in relation to the Sample Interval. |
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| ^Sample Interval^Capacity of logger in time| | ^Sample Interval^Capacity of logger in time| |
| ====== Which weather instruments are supported? ====== | ====== Which weather instruments are supported? ====== |
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| One of the strengths of the WeatherDuino weather stations is the wide range of types and brands of weather instruments that can be used. Despite the already big diversity of supported weather instruments, we are continuously working to extend it.\\ | One of the strengths of the WeatherDuino weather station is the wide range of types and brands of weather instruments that can be used, and more are being added all the time.\\ |
| Click on the link to consult a [[:supported_weather_instruments|listing of currently supported weather instruments]]. | Click on the link to consult a [[:supported_weather_instruments|listing of currently supported weather instruments]]. |
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| ====== I have an weather instrument which isn't in the list of supported instruments. Can I use it? ====== | ====== I have a weather instrument which isn't on the list of supported instruments. Can I use it? ====== |
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| Maybe yes, maybe not. Please visit the [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum|WeatherDuino Support Forum]] and post as many info was possible about the weather instrument which you intend to use. The Forum is the best place to get answers for questions like this. | Maybe yes, maybe no. Please visit the [[http://www.meteocercal.info/forum|WeatherDuino Support Forum]] and post as much information as possible about the weather instrument which you intend to use. The Forum is the best place to get answers for questions like this. |
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| ====== Does WeatherDuino support Solar Radiation / UV sensors? ====== | ====== Does WeatherDuino support Solar Radiation / UV sensors? ====== |
| * Spanish - Translation by Ardummy | * Spanish - Translation by Ardummy |
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| <WRAP round help 75%> Isn't your language on the list? \\ So maybe you could contribute to the project with a translation. It will not took more than an hour of your time, and a whole country will thank you. \\ </WRAP> | <WRAP round help 75%> Is your language not on the list? \\ Maybe you could contribute to the project with a translation. It will not take more than an hour of your time, and a whole country will thank you. \\ </WRAP> |
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