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--- pro2_compact_receiver [2020/01/14 14:07] – [Overview] tedem
+++ pro2_compact_receiver [2020/05/03 04:08] (current) – [Settings for the 4 Day Forecast] werk_ag
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 The WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact was announced in May 2018 as the latest member of the family of WeatherDuino receivers. It is supplied as a fully assembled and tested unit. Everything except the RF antenna is included: TFT, Atmospheric Pressure sensor, Indoor Temperature / Humidity sensor, Real Time clock, SMA antenna connector. It is compatible with all existing WeatherDuino Transmitter units operating at 433Mhz.
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+The WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact receiver is not intended to be a replacement for the Pro2 PLUS receiver, with which it shares most of its functions. The main goal was to provide a solution for those who want to build a WeatherDuino weather station, but prefer to concentrate their efforts on constructing the Transmitter unit. The Pro 2 Compact will also be a quick and cheap upgrade option for users of the older Pro2 receiver, which doesn't have some of the capabilities of the newer receivers (Wi-Fi, support for Air Quality data, TFT colour display, among others).
-The WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact receiver is not intended to be a replacement for the Pro2 PLUS receiver, with which it shares most of its functions. The main goal was to provide a solution for those who want to build a WeatherDuino weather station, but prefer to concentrate their efforts on constructing the Transmitter unit. The Pro 2 Compact will also be a quick and cheap upgrade option for users of the older Pro2 receiver, which doesn't have some of the capabilities of the newer receivers (Wifi, support for Air Quality data, TFT colour display, among others).
+The Pro2 Compact uses a 32-bit Tensilica L106 microcontroller running at 80Mhz, making it the fastest of all the WeatherDuino receivers.
+Navigation through the several data screens is simply achieved using the touch screen. A touch on the right-hand side advances to the next data screen; a touch on the left-hand side returns to the previous data screen. There is also a menu screen which allows direct and quick navigation to any of the other data screens.
-The Pro2 Compact uses a 32-bit Tensilica L106 microcontroller running at 80Mhz, making it the fastest of all the WeatherDuino receivers.\\
-Navigation through the several data screens is simply achieved using the touch screen. A touch on the right-hand side advances to the next data screen; a touch on the left-hand side returns to the previous data screen. There is also a menu screen which allows direct and quick navigation to any of the other data screens.\\
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 You can see it in action on the short video below. Notice how fast it refreshes the data screens!
 {{https://www.meteocercal.info/forum/videos/Pro2_Compact_Video01.mp4|}}
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 NOTE: The current software uses smooth fonts and new icons giving improved clarity and better visual appearance.
-===== Principal characteristics of the Pro2 Compact receiver =====
+===== Main characteristics of the Pro2 Compact receiver =====
   * 2.8" Touch-sensitive color TFT display
   * Integrated Atmospheric Pressure and Temperature / Humidity sensors (latest Bosch BME280).
-  * WiFi capability (amongst other things, this allows direct upload to WU without the need to have a permanent connection to a PC or Raspberry Pi - 'Stand alone' Mode).
+  * Wi-Fi capability (amongst other things, this allows direct upload to WU without the need to have a permanent connection to a PC or Raspberry Pi - 'Stand alone' Mode).
-  * Weather forecast for the next four days.
+  * Weather forecast for the next twelve hours.
-  * Broadcast data to any number of 4Pro Wireless Display units by WiFi, which is faster than RF, and allows better reception of RF data packets from the Transmitter units.
+  * Broadcast data to any number of 4Pro Wireless Display units by Wi-Fi, which is faster than RF, and allows better reception of RF data packets from the Transmitter units.
   * Sync system time with NTP servers.
   * Over The Air (OTA) software upgrades. No need to remove or disconnect the USB cable.
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 ===== Installing and Configuring the software =====
-For testing purposes, all units are supplied already programmed with the latest software version, however, the end user should always reprogram each unit with their own personalized settings, including:
+As part of pre-delivery testing, all units are programmed with the latest version of the WeatherDuino software, however, users need to configure some items specific to their installation and should also check that other options are appropriate, including:
-  * ID and password of your WiFi access point
+  * SSID and password of your Wi-Fi access point
-  * location to be used for the four day forecast
+  * location to be used for the OpenWeather forecast
-  * and many other details, related to your own specific system.
+  * other configurable options (see below)
 <WRAP round tip 75%> If you are a newcomer to the system you should start by reading some general information about: [[:programming_weatherduino_devices|]], otherwise continue reading. </WRAP>
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 const char* OTA_DEVICE_ID  = "Pro2C-RX";   // Define a unique ID for each Pro2 Compact RX (used to identify unit for OTA upload)
 const uint16_t OTA_port    = 8266;         // This is the default port used for OTA. Once set, don't change.
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-//   Dark Sky API used for 4 Days Forecast
+//   OpenWeather API used for 12 Hours Forecast
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Sign up for an account at Dark Sky, change x's to your API key
+// Sign up for an account at Open Weather to get your free API Key.
-const String api_key = "xxxxxxxxxxxx";
+const char* OpenWeather_api_key = "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx";
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 //   WU Credentials
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-#define WUNDERGROUND_STATION_ID "xxxxxxxxxxxx"         // WU Station ID
+const char* WU_STATION_ID = "XXXXXXXXX";         // WU Station ID
-#define WUNDERGROUND_PWD        "xxxxxxxxxxxx"         // WU Station Key (It's more secure use Station Key than your WU account passw)
+const char* WU_PWD        = "XXXXXXXXX";         // WU Station Key
-//#define WUNDERGROUND_PWD      "xxxxxxxxxxxx"         // Weather Underground password
 </code>
-Check if the LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini is available in your list of boards (Arduino IDE Tools > Boards). If it isn't, then follow these instructions: [[:programming_weatherduino_devices#wemos_d1_r2_mini_isn_t_listed_in_my_list_of_available_boards_how_do_i_add_it|LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini isn't listed in my list of available boards. How do I add it]]? \\
+Check if the LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini is available in your list of boards (Arduino IDE Tools > Boards). If it isn't, then follow these instructions: [[:programming_weatherduino_devices#wemos_d1_r2_mini_isn_t_listed_in_my_list_of_available_boards_how_do_i_add_it|LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini isn't listed in my list of available boards. How do I add it]]?
 Having the LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini in the list of boards, select it and choose the COM port. Compile the code and upload, that's all.
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-===== Settings for the 4 Day Forecast =====
+===== Settings for the 12 Hours Forecast =====
-In order to use the 4 Day Forecast, you need to have a Dark Sky API key. If you don't have one, get it for free here: https://darksky.net/dev
+In order to use the 12 Hours Forecast, you need to have a OpenWeather API key. If you don't have one, get it for free here: [[https://openweathermap.org/api|https://openweathermap.org/api]]\\
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+Choose the free 5 day / 3 hour Forecast.\\
 Once you have your API key, insert it in the Credentials.h file:
 <code>
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-//   Dark Sky API used for 4 Days Forecast
+//   OpenWeather API used for 12 Hours Forecast
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-// Sign up for an account at Dark Sky, change x's to your API key
+// Sign up for an account at Open Weather to get your free API Key.
-const String api_key = "xxxxxxxxxxxx";
+const char* OpenWeather_api_key = "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx";
 </code>
-There is no need to set anything else to get the correct 4 days forecast for your location.\\
+There is no need to set anything else to get the correct twelve hours forecast for your location.\\
 Just make sure you have correctly placed your location on the Config_Option.h\\
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 //   LONGITUDE: 180.000 to -180.000 (negative for West)
 // --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-#define LATITUDE      39.22350    // Put here your Station Latitude (up to 5 decimal places, don't use less than 4 decimal places)
+#define LATITUDE      36.22350    // Put here your Station Latitude (up to 5 decimal places, don't use less than 4 decimal places)
-#define LONGITUDE     -8.99650    // Put here your Station Longitude (up to 5 decimal places, don't use less than 4 decimal places)
+#define LONGITUDE     -7.99650    // Put here your Station Longitude (up to 5 decimal places, don't use less than 4 decimal places)
 #define ELEVATION     124         // Put here your Station height above sea level in Meters (no decimal places)
 </code>
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 ===== USB Programing =====
-When you are to program a new unit, or when the software upgrade requires updating the files stored on the SPIFFS memory, programing should be done by USB.\\
+To program a new unit or perform a software upgrade you need to use the USB connection to update the files stored on the SPIFFS memory, as described here: [[:programming_weatherduino_devices#lolin_wemos_d1_r2_mini_how_to_upload_files_to_the_spiffs_memory|LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini. How to upload files to the SPIFFS memory]]? \\
-For more info about how to upload files to the SPIFFS memory see here: [[:programming_weatherduino_devices#lolin_wemos_d1_r2_mini_how_to_upload_files_to_the_spiffs_memory|LOLIN (WeMos) D1 R2 & mini. How to upload files to the SPIFFS memory]]? \\
 ===== Over The Air (OTA) Programing =====
-On first use, the WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact receivert should be programmed using the USB cable, after that it can be upgraded / programmed by OTA, unless the upgrade requires updating files stored on the SPIFFS memory (which can only be done by USB connection). This info is given on each software version.\\
+On first use, the WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact receiver should be programmed using the USB cable. After that it can be upgraded / programmed by OTA, unless the upgrade requires updating files stored on the SPIFFS memory (which can only be done by USB connection). This info is given in each software version.
 For checking the requirements for OTA to work, please refer to this article: [[:programming_weatherduino_devices#ota_programming|OTA programming]]
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 ===== Initialization Sequence =====
-The first time a new receiver runs, it needs to perform a special initialization sequence.\\
+The first time a new receiver runs, it needs to perform a special initialization sequence. This initialization sequence ends after the receiver has received at least one data packet from each of the three main sensors (Temperature / Humidity, Wind and Rain). During the initialization process the screen will show three letters (**T-W-R**) that will change from Red to Green once the corresponding data packet has been received.
-This initialization sequence ends only after the receiver has received at least one data packet from each of the three main sensors (Temperature / Humidity, Wind and Rain).\\
-In the middle of the initialization, screen, you will see three letters (**T-W-R**) that will change from Red to Green once the corresponding data packet has been received.
-From the above, it is evident that if you don't have a Transmitter unit already working and transmitting data, the receiver will stay forever in the initialization sequence.\\
+From the above, it is evident that if you don't have a Transmitter unit already working and transmitting data, the receiver will stay forever in the initialization sequence. This is why we recommend to anyone that is starting to build a WeatherDuino weather station, to always start by assembling the Transmitter unit first.
-This is why we recommend to anyone that is starting to build a WeatherDuino weather station, to always start by assembling the Transmitter unit first.
-On subsequent restarts, the receiver also will remain in the initialization screen, until it receives data from the three main sensors referred above.\\
+On subsequent restarts, the receiver also will remain in the initialization screen, until it receives data from the three main sensors referred above.
-Once the initialization sequence completes, the system is ready to communicate with your preferred weather software.\\
+Once the initialization sequence completes, the system is ready to communicate with your preferred weather software.
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 If the webserver is enabled in Config_Options, just open your browser and type the IP address of the receiver followed by: /weather.\\
-Example: IP_Address/weather"
+Example: IP_Address/weather
 ===== Navigating between data screens =====
-All Weatherduino devices equipped with a 2.8" TTF screen use the same navigational scheme.\\
+All Weatherduino devices equipped with a 2.8" TFT screen use the same navigational scheme.\\
-The order of each of the data screen can be defined by the user on the Config_Options\\
+The order of each of the data screen can be defined by the user in the Config_Options\\
 \\
 {{:wiki:navigation.jpg?nolink|}}
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 ===== Custom Box for the WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact receiver =====
-{{:wiki:pro2compact_case2.jpg?400|pro2compact_case2.jpg}}{{:wiki:pro2compact_case.jpg?400|pro2compact_case.jpg}}
+{{https://wiki.weatherduino.com//lib/plugins/ckgedit/fckeditor/userfiles/image/wiki/pro2c_newenclosure01.jpg?direct&400x306|pro2compact_case2.jpg}}{{https://wiki.weatherduino.com//lib/plugins/ckgedit/fckeditor/userfiles/image/wiki/pro2c_newenclosure02.jpg?direct&610x306|pro2compact_case.jpg}}
 A member of the WeatherDuino Team (Jarek from Poland) has designed a custom case for the WeatherDuino Pro2 Compact receiver.\\
-Anyone with access to a 3D printer can print it, or alternatively order it through any of the several 3D print services available online\\
+Anyone with access to a 3D printer can print it, or alternatively order it through any of the several 3D print services available online.
-The required files are freely available here: [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3210539|https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3210539]]
+The required files are freely available at Thingiverse
+New Version: [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4161865|https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4161865]]
+Old Version: [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3210539|https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3210539]]
 If you don't have a 3D printer, you can order your case directly from online 3D printing services like [[https://www.3dhubs.com|3Dhubs]].

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