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<br />[[File:inhand.png|frameless|130px|left]]Meteobridge can be used with two miniature consumer routers from TP-LINK and one from ASUS. These devices are converted into a Meteobridge by flashing a new firmware. As always when you flash un-official firmware to a device you are voiding the manufacturers warranty. That means, when the device gets faulty later on, you can't reach out to TP-LINK or ASUS for warranty. smartbedded UG, whichs owns the Meteobridge software does also not provide any warranty on the flashed device. As the routers are very cheap and risk of bricking the device is minimal, you don't have a significant financial expousre. However, you have to know, that you are converting the router into a Meteobridge at your own risk.
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<br />Meteobridge can handle a broad range of weather stations from consumer entry level up to prosumer/professional stations from Davis Instruments, PeetBros or Rainwise.
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{| style="background:none" border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
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!colspan="2"|Weather station
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! Description
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|<center>[[File:vantage.png]]</center>
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|'''Davis''' Vantage Pro2, Pro1 (except firmware A) (*)
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|Vantage Pro including wind, rain, pressure, UV, solar radiation, indoor temperature, outdoor temperature sensors. In order to connect Vantage with Meteobridge it needs one of the Davis data loggers (serial or USB). If a serial logger is used, it needs to be set to 19.200 baud and a RS232-USB converter based on Prolific pl2303 or FTDI chipset is necessary. Storage capacity of Davis logger is not used at all.
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|<center>[[File:vue.png]]</center>
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|'''Davis''' Vantage Vue (*)
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|Vantage Vue including wind, rain, pressure, indoor temperature, outdoor temperature sensors, but without UV or solar sensors. In order to connect Vue with Meteobridge it needs one of the Davis data loggers (serial or USB). If a serial logger is used, it needs to be set to 19.200 baud and a RS232-USB converter based on Prolific pl2303 or FTDI chipset is necessary. Storage capacity of Davis logger is not used at all.
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|<center>[[File:wmr928.png]]</center>
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|'''Oregon''' WMR968 (US), WMR928 (EU)
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|This model has a RS232 connector that needs a RS232-USB converter (based on FTDI or Prolific pl2303 chipset). Station does not provide UV or solar sensors.
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|<center>[[File:wmr200.png]]</center>
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|'''Oregon''' WMR200 *
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|This model has a USB connector that can be connected to the Meteobridge client (with a USB 2.0 hub inbetween). Internal Datalogger of WMR200 will not be used by Meteobridge. WMR200 has problems in reporting actual sensor readings, when data logger is completely filled. It is recommended to set the data logging interval to the maximum (longest duration). This takes care that the data logger will not reach its capacity for months. However, you should take care to empty the data logger's buffer from time to time manually at the WMR200 base station. Beside the standard sensors it can also support UV sensors.
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|<center>[[File:wmr100.png]]</center>
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|'''Oregon''' WMR100, WMR88 *
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|This model has a USB connector that can be connected to the Meteobridge client (with a USB 2.0 hub inbetween). An optional UV sensor is supported as well.
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|<center>[[File:wmrs200.png]]</center>
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|'''Oregon''' WMRS200 *
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|This station is like a WMR100 with sensors from WMR200 but without any display. WMRS200 is connected to Meteobidge USB port (as WMR200) and is also powered by the USB connector.
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|<center>[[File:te923.png]]</center>
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|'''Meade''' TE923, TE827, TE821, DV928 *
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|These weather stations are connected via USB and are sold with various brand names (Mebus, Irox, Honeywell, Nexus). Meteobridge supports recent hardware versions which provide live weather data on the USB port. Internal data logger functionality of TE923 is not used by Meteobridge. Station is connected via USB (with a USB 2.0 hub inbetween).
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|<center>[[File:wh1080.png]]</center>
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|'''Ambient Weather ''' WS1090, WS2080 *
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|These weather stations manufactured by Fine Offset Electronics (WH-1080, WH-2080, WH-3080) are also branded as Watson W-8681, WX-2008, National Geographic 265 NE, Elecsa 6975/ 6976, etc. Meteobridge makes use of live data, internal data logger functionality is not used. Stations can be connected via USB. UV sensors is used if present.
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|<center>[[File:ultimeter.png]]</center>
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|'''Peet Bros''' Ultimeter 100, 800, 2100
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| Ultimeter weather stations from Peet Bros are supported. Wind, rain, pressure, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity are used. Station needs to be set to "data logging", "packet" or "complete record (preferred) mode with 2400 baud transfer rate. Station needs a RS232-USB converter based on Prolific pl2303 or FTDI chipset.
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|<center>[[File:mk3.png]]</center>
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|'''RainWise''' MkIII
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|MkIII weather station from RainWise is supported including wind, rain, pressure, outdoor temperature and humidity. Meteobridge needs Rainwise Computer Interface MKIIICC and a RS232-USB converter (based on pl2303 or FTDI).
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|<center>[[File:ws2300.png]]</center>
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|'''La Crosse''' WS2300
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|WS2300 weather station is supported. Warning: WS2300 can deliver sporadic false weather data readings caused by interface problems. WS2300 needs a RS232-USB converter witch pl2303 or FTDI chipset.
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|<center>[[File:ws300.png]]</center>
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|'''La Crosse / ELV''' WS300PC/444/500 and various clones (WS550/777/888)
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|WS300 weather station and clones are supported and connected via USB.
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Remark: Stations marked with a "*" still use the old USB 1.x protocol and need a small cheap USB 2.0 hub to be connected to meteobridge. Davis Vantage and Vue do also need the hub when used with Davis weatherlink USB data logger.
  
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[[File:tl-mr3020.png|right]] TL-MR3020 from TP-Link is a tiny WLAN router, which is word-wide available for less than $40. Flashing the unit with meteobridge firmware makes the router a meteobridge. Meteobridge firmware is tested with currently sold TL-MR3020 which are version 1.7. This router hardware comes with the following features:
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Not supported stations are La Crosse 3600, 2800 and the ones from Accurite.
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* 4 MB flash
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* 32 MB RAM
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* One LAN port
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* Internal WLAN (no external antenna)
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* USB 2.0 only port <font color=red>(not capable of driving USB 1.x devices, will need a USB 2.0 Hub inbetween)</font>
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* A couple of activity LEDs (USB, LAN, WLAN)
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* Illuminated button on the top
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* Dimensions: 2.9 x 2.6 x 0.9 inch (74 x 67 x22 mm)
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* Weight: 2.0 oz (58 g) without accessories
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* Temperature: -10 ~60 ℃ ℃ operating (-40℃~80℃ storage)
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* Humidity: 10%~90% operating (5%~90% storage)
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* Power Consumption: 1-2 watts
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* Certificates: CE, FCC, RoHS
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* As a consumer router world-wide available from TP-Link
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* Street price below $40
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[[File:tl-wr703n.png|right]] TL-WR703N from TP-Link is the little brother of TL-MR3020. While technical specs are nearly identical it comes with an even smaller form factor and less LEDs for signaling status. TP-LINK does sell WR703N just on the China market, but you can easily get one via ebay for less than $30. Meteobridge is tested on hardware revision 1.6 of this router. Router hardware comes with the following features:
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* USB 2.0 only port <font color=red>(not capable of driving USB 1.x devices, will need a USB 2.0 Hub inbetween)</font>
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* One activity LED
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* Reset button behind a pinhole at the back
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* Dimensions: 2.2 x 2.2 x 0.7 inch (57 x 57 x 18 mm)
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* Weight: 1.3 oz (36 g) without accessories
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* Temperature: -10℃~60℃ operating (-40℃~80℃ storage)
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* Humidity: 10%~90% operating (5%~90% storage)
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* Power Consumption: 1 watts
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* Certificates: no indication of CE, FCC, RoHS
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[[File:wl-wr703n.png|right]] This tiny router from ASUS has similar specs like the ones from TP-Link. Flashing the unit is a bit more complicated (cannot be done via web interface, needs TFTP in a prepared LAN) but it can handle USB 1.x and USB 2.0 devices without need for an additional USB hub. Please do not confuse this router with its predecessor WL-330N, which is not suitable for Meteobridge.
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* 4 MB flash
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* 32 MB RAM
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* One LAN port
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* USB 2.0 port (capable of driving USB 1.x and USB 2.0 devices)
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* A couple of activity LEDs (Power, USB, LAN, WLAN)
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* One button on the top and a non-functional reset button behind a larger pin hole at the bottom
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* Dimensions: 90 x 38.9 x 12.8 mm (LxWxH)
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* Weight: 1.3 oz (35 g) without accessories
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* Power Consumption: abt. 1-2 watts
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Revision as of 03:32, 26 February 2013


Meteobridge can handle a broad range of weather stations from consumer entry level up to prosumer/professional stations from Davis Instruments, PeetBros or Rainwise.

supported weather stations
Weather station Description
Vantage.png
 Davis Vantage Pro2, Pro1 (except firmware A) (*) Vantage Pro including wind, rain, pressure, UV, solar radiation, indoor temperature, outdoor temperature sensors. In order to connect Vantage with Meteobridge it needs one of the Davis data loggers (serial or USB). If a serial logger is used, it needs to be set to 19.200 baud and a RS232-USB converter based on Prolific pl2303 or FTDI chipset is necessary. Storage capacity of Davis logger is not used at all.
Vue.png
 Davis Vantage Vue (*) Vantage Vue including wind, rain, pressure, indoor temperature, outdoor temperature sensors, but without UV or solar sensors. In order to connect Vue with Meteobridge it needs one of the Davis data loggers (serial or USB). If a serial logger is used, it needs to be set to 19.200 baud and a RS232-USB converter based on Prolific pl2303 or FTDI chipset is necessary. Storage capacity of Davis logger is not used at all.
Wmr928.png
 Oregon WMR968 (US), WMR928 (EU) This model has a RS232 connector that needs a RS232-USB converter (based on FTDI or Prolific pl2303 chipset). Station does not provide UV or solar sensors.
Wmr200.png
 Oregon WMR200 * This model has a USB connector that can be connected to the Meteobridge client (with a USB 2.0 hub inbetween). Internal Datalogger of WMR200 will not be used by Meteobridge. WMR200 has problems in reporting actual sensor readings, when data logger is completely filled. It is recommended to set the data logging interval to the maximum (longest duration). This takes care that the data logger will not reach its capacity for months. However, you should take care to empty the data logger's buffer from time to time manually at the WMR200 base station. Beside the standard sensors it can also support UV sensors.
Wmr100.png
 Oregon WMR100, WMR88 * This model has a USB connector that can be connected to the Meteobridge client (with a USB 2.0 hub inbetween). An optional UV sensor is supported as well.
Wmrs200.png
 Oregon WMRS200 * This station is like a WMR100 with sensors from WMR200 but without any display. WMRS200 is connected to Meteobidge USB port (as WMR200) and is also powered by the USB connector.
Te923.png
 Meade TE923, TE827, TE821, DV928 * These weather stations are connected via USB and are sold with various brand names (Mebus, Irox, Honeywell, Nexus). Meteobridge supports recent hardware versions which provide live weather data on the USB port. Internal data logger functionality of TE923 is not used by Meteobridge. Station is connected via USB (with a USB 2.0 hub inbetween).
Wh1080.png
 Ambient Weather WS1090, WS2080 * These weather stations manufactured by Fine Offset Electronics (WH-1080, WH-2080, WH-3080) are also branded as Watson W-8681, WX-2008, National Geographic 265 NE, Elecsa 6975/ 6976, etc. Meteobridge makes use of live data, internal data logger functionality is not used. Stations can be connected via USB. UV sensors is used if present.
Ultimeter.png
 Peet Bros Ultimeter 100, 800, 2100 Ultimeter weather stations from Peet Bros are supported. Wind, rain, pressure, indoor and outdoor temperature and humidity are used. Station needs to be set to "data logging", "packet" or "complete record (preferred) mode with 2400 baud transfer rate. Station needs a RS232-USB converter based on Prolific pl2303 or FTDI chipset.
Mk3.png
 RainWise MkIII MkIII weather station from RainWise is supported including wind, rain, pressure, outdoor temperature and humidity. Meteobridge needs Rainwise Computer Interface MKIIICC and a RS232-USB converter (based on pl2303 or FTDI).
Ws2300.png
 La Crosse WS2300 WS2300 weather station is supported. Warning: WS2300 can deliver sporadic false weather data readings caused by interface problems. WS2300 needs a RS232-USB converter witch pl2303 or FTDI chipset.
Ws300.png
 La Crosse / ELV WS300PC/444/500 and various clones (WS550/777/888) WS300 weather station and clones are supported and connected via USB.

Remark: Stations marked with a "*" still use the old USB 1.x protocol and need a small cheap USB 2.0 hub to be connected to meteobridge. Davis Vantage and Vue do also need the hub when used with Davis weatherlink USB data logger.

Not supported stations are La Crosse 3600, 2800 and the ones from Accurite.

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