The 3D-PAWS project is interesting, but I don’t see the cost advantage. Commercial stations like the Ambient Weather WS-2902 are cheaper, last just as long, and already integrate with Weather Underground. What makes this design worth the extra expense?
baby_souffle•1h ago
> What makes this design worth the extra expense?
3d printable means that parts are never out of stock and upgrades are relatively straight-forward to implement (assuming you have the cad/STEP files. modifying STL/Mesh files is a pain in the ass)
Agree, though; for not that much $, you can get a pretty nice kit from Ali Express that'll spit out measurements over a serial port for use with APRS / LoRA or even just an arduino / raspbery pi ... etc.
firesteelrain•1h ago
Right, my Ambient Weather Station lasted 7 years through severe weather. I understand the self-repair angle, but 7 years seems like solid longevity to me.
sanex•1h ago
Mines going on 5 now. Haven't maintained it at all. What failed on yours?
firesteelrain•34m ago
It started with the temperature then rain gauge then wind. And went altogether
firesteelrain•1h ago
baby_souffle•1h ago
3d printable means that parts are never out of stock and upgrades are relatively straight-forward to implement (assuming you have the cad/STEP files. modifying STL/Mesh files is a pain in the ass)
Agree, though; for not that much $, you can get a pretty nice kit from Ali Express that'll spit out measurements over a serial port for use with APRS / LoRA or even just an arduino / raspbery pi ... etc.
firesteelrain•1h ago
sanex•1h ago
firesteelrain•34m ago