There is Bob and then there me George. I'm the one that brought up the GW1000.
The newest Fine Offset clones no longer have USB connections. They have all been upgraded to network connectivity. Just like printers have all gone from USB to network connectivity. The Fine Offset display consoles though do not have the same API protocol that the GW1000 / WH2650 have. The display consoles can only send HTTP (push data) to one Customized device destination with a different protocol. The GW1000 / WH2650 has a proper API (pull data) protocol which allows many devices to query for live data. So you can have a display or not, that is up to you, but it won't be used if you have a GW1000 /WH2650. The GW1000 / WH2650 get sensor data directly from the sensors, so they don't need the display. On Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 8:18:41 AM UTC-5 Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: > Thanks Bob, very useful. But I'm getting lost when you mention needing a > GW1000 as well as a weather station with console? Have I misunderstood? > As you can tell since my current station is a WH1080 I've not kept my eye > on new stations at all. I started running with WeeWx in Oct 2012 which is > a long time ago! > > I think my problem is I have no idea how the new stuff hangs together, it > certainly seems that plugging the console into the USB port on a Pi isn't > what happens these days. > > On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 18:39:03 UTC galfert wrote: > >> Oh and I forgot to mention that you can get the GW1000 from Ecowitt if >> the FO Clone brand of the station and display do not offer it. It will work >> as long as the frequency is the same. Your choices of frequency are 433, >> 868, and 915 MHz. >> >> For example if you buy the Watson and they don't offer the GW1000 (or the >> WH2650) then you can just get this added part from Ecowitt. >> >> >> On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 1:34:55 PM UTC-5 galfert wrote: >> >>> Newer Fine Offset clones from the various resellers have all been >>> tested. I recommend that you reference this product matrix to learn what >>> works with what. >>> https://www.wxforum.net/index.php?topic=40730.0 >>> >>> My recommendation between the Fine Offset clones and the CCL and UCTECH >>> clones is to stick to the Fine Offset clones. I think they offer better >>> displays and better sensors and more options and better compatibility with >>> WeeWX with new drivers that pick up all these optional sensors. The WeeWX >>> driver to use is the GW1000 API driver. Which means that no matter which >>> display console you get, or maybe you don't get a display at all, then all >>> that matters is that you also include the GW1000 are part of the hardware >>> set of parts. It doesn't matter if you get the Watson WS8686 or the Froggit >>> HP1000SE PRO or whatever other Fine Offset clone...the only thing that >>> matters is that you also include the GW1000 (or its sibling WH2650 which >>> also support the same GW1000 API protocol). >>> >>> Whatever you decide, the old WH1080 has been surpassed by 4 generations >>> of hardware with many improvements. If you are still sporting a WH1080 it >>> is well due to upgrade it for a much better experience. >>> >>> On Monday, March 8, 2021 at 9:39:33 AM UTC-5 Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: >>> >>>> At some point these newer clones with the newer sensors are going to >>>> have to be tried. A lot of Googling using the makes mentioned in the >>>> documentation failed to reveal any clones of the older stations - they >>>> were >>>> all 'unavailable'. Whether I am the person to do that is a different >>>> question! >>>> >>>> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 10:18:26 UTC nav...@gmail.com wrote: >>>> >>>>> Sorry, I can't offer any advice on that system. >>>>> >>>>> For a bit more money you can get a unit which is known to work with >>>>> Weewx, offers a better display and is compatible with the latest sensors. >>>>> >>>>> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 10:04:19 UTC Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Hmmm.... I wonder if this will work? Looks like a FineOffset WS2085 >>>>>> clone, same enough as a WS2083? >>>>>> >>>>>> Aercus Instruments WS2085 Wireless Weather Station with USB Upload + >>>>>> Free Beginner's Guide (eBook): Amazon.co.uk: Kitchen & Home >>>>>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aercus-Instruments-Wireless-Weather-Beginners/dp/B08148T5ZM/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=aercus&qid=1615197377&sr=8-1> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 09:46:07 UTC nav...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Ecowitt is the trading arm of Fine Offset and the Watson W8686 >>>>>>> appears to be a rebadged/clone of their HP2551. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I used Weewx Interceptor in Ecowitt mode to receive the information >>>>>>> from the unit:-https://github.com/matthewwall/weewx-interceptor >>>>>>> which worked well. >>>>>>> On Monday, 8 March 2021 at 08:31:38 UTC Auchtermuchty Weather wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Which driver would this use? And sorry I have no idea what HP2551 >>>>>>>> and Ecowitt are about. >>>>>>>> On Sunday, 7 March 2021 at 13:50:43 UTC nav...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Have a look at this setup available in the UK: >>>>>>>>> https://www.nevadaradio.co.uk/product/watson-w-8686/ >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Works well, and supports extra sensors and updates (HP 2551) >>>>>>>>> available from Ecowitt/ws View app. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Sunday, 7 March 2021 at 11:30:38 UTC Auchtermuchty Weather >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> So any suggestions? >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Lots of Bresser & Youshiko stations on the Internet, but I've >>>>>>>>>> no idea if any work with WeeWx - in other words if any of them are >>>>>>>>>> FineOffset clones. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, 6 March 2021 at 15:06:30 UTC Steve Woodford wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> I’m the wrong person to ask about off-the-shelf recommendations; >>>>>>>>>>> I built my own: https://www.mctavish.co.uk/weather/about/ >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 6 Mar 2021, at 14:33, Auchtermuchty Weather < >>>>>>>>>>> shunr...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks that what I needed to know. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> So what weather station would you suggest? >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Saturday, 6 March 2021 at 13:55:30 UTC Steve Woodford wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Be aware that WH-1080 and its ilk have had several incompatible >>>>>>>>>>>> on-air protocol changes over the years. You’d be gambling with >>>>>>>>>>>> your >>>>>>>>>>>> £75.69... >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Steve >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On 6 Mar 2021, at 12:18, Auchtermuchty Weather < >>>>>>>>>>>> shunr...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I think it might be time to replace my weather station as a >>>>>>>>>>>> number of sensors are not working as they should, and replacements >>>>>>>>>>>> are now >>>>>>>>>>>> expensive. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm looking for a FineOffset as I'm currently using an old >>>>>>>>>>>> Maplins as a WH1080, one that uses the same sensors would do me >>>>>>>>>>>> another 10 >>>>>>>>>>>> years. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Or.... >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Would this do the trick? >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> MISOL 1 set of Spare part (outdoor unit) for Professional >>>>>>>>>>>> Wireless Weather Station: Amazon.co.uk: Garden & Outdoors >>>>>>>>>>>> <https://www.amazon.co.uk/MISOL-outdoor-Professional-Wireless-Weather/dp/B00EJFCM1M/ref=sr_1_32?crid=3QF58J4XI4Y8F&dchild=1&keywords=weather+stations+with+outdoor+sensor+wireless&qid=1615033043&refinements=p_36%3A7000-8000&rnid=388997011&sprefix=weather+%2Caps%2C130&sr=8-32> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>>>>>>>>>>> Google Groups "weewx-user" group. >>>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from >>>>>>>>>>>> it, send an email to weewx-user+...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/c72de1b4-33ca-49e1-b71a-c5b61365ddf0n%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/c72de1b4-33ca-49e1-b71a-c5b61365ddf0n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the >>>>>>>>>>> Google Groups "weewx-user" group. >>>>>>>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from >>>>>>>>>>> it, send an email to weewx-user+...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit >>>>>>>>>>> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/ba67e7ca-72a8-4cc9-88b3-35d85a4b2b0en%40googlegroups.com >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/weewx-user/ba67e7ca-72a8-4cc9-88b3-35d85a4b2b0en%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> >>>>>>>>>>> . >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "weewx-user" group. 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