SwitchDoc Labs SkyWeather2 User manual
Version 1.1 December 2020
The SkyWeather2
WeatherProofing and Test Manual
December 2020
Version 1.1
Version 1.1 December 2020
Table of Contents
Errata ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Cautions when building and using SkyWeather2 ............................................................................................... 6
What is The SkyWeather2 System? ..................................................................................................................... 7
Quick Start of your SkyWeather2 System .......................................................................................................... 8
Update Your SkyWeather2 Software ............................................................................................................... 8
Initial Testing of your SkyWeather2 System ...................................................................................................... 9
Parts List ................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Needed Tools and Other Parts Not Supplied .................................................................................................... 13
Step By Step Assembly ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Final Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 34
Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................................. 38
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Errata
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Cautions when building and using SkyWeather2
1) Keep all water away from the electronics and power supply at all times!
2) This is not a toy! Keep it out of reach of young children and pets.
3) SwitchDoc Labs assumes no liabilities in the use of this kit, beyond the refund of the purchase
price.
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What is The SkyWeather2 System?
Easy to build. Easy to learn about the IOT (Internet Of Things) and the Raspberry Pi.
The$heart$of$the$new$SkyWeather2$project$is$our$new$custom$made$wireless$Weather$Sensor$package$
called$the$WeatherRack2.
The$SkyWeather2$kit$is$so$simple$that$even$middle$school$children$can$build$it$with$just$a$little$adult$
help$for$configuration$and$installation.
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Full Open Source Python3 Software that you can Modify.
We provide the Python3 software all open source with the kit. The Pure Python software can be modified to
add new sensors, support new cloud software and connect up to your own projects and software.
Quick Start of your SkyWeather2 System
This manual assumes that you have completed the assembly and testing of your SkyWeather23 as described in
the “SkyWeather Assembly and Testing Manual”. If you haven’t completed the assembly and testing, go back
and complete it now. Your Pi is connected to your WiFi network.
The first thing to figure out is what your Raspberry Pi IP address is. Follow the procedures here:
https://learn.pimoroni.com/tutorial/raspberry-pi/finding-your-raspberry-pi
Update Your SkyWeather2 Software
Update SkyWeather2 to the latest version. Type the following commands into a terminal window.
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cd
cd SDL_Pi_SkyWeather2
git pull
You will see something like this:
pi@SwitchDocLabs:~/SDL_Pi_SkyWeather2 $ git pull
remote: Enumerating objects: 19, done.
remote: Counting objects: 100% (19/19), done.
remote: Compressing objects: 100% (2/2), done.
remote: Total 12 (delta 10), reused 12 (delta 10), pack-reused 0
Unpacking objects: 100% (12/12), done.
From https://github.com/switchdoclabs/SDL_Pi_SkyWeather2
f2193a0..c98a45c master -> origin/master
Updating f2193a0..c98a45c
Fast-forward
README.md | 2 ++
SkyCamera.py | 2 +-
SkyWeather2.py | 2 +-
pclogging.py | 12 +++++++-----
state.py | 3 +++
testWirelessSensors.py | 18 ++++++++----------
6 files changed, 22 insertions(+), 17 deletions(-)
Or, if your software is up to date:
pi@SwitchDocLabs:~/SDL_Pi_SkyWeather2 $ git pull
Already up to date.
Initial Testing of your SkyWeather2 System
Please refer to the “Testing SkyWeather2” in the “SkyWeather2 Assembly and Test Manual”.
Parts List
Note: you can print your own 3D Printed parts with the STL files located here:
https://github.com/switchdoclabs/SDL_STL_SkyWeather2
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Part A
Assembled SkyWeather2 System
Part B
SkyWeather2 Base Unit
Part C
SkyWeather2 Top
Part D
SkyWeather Camera Cover
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Part E
SkyWeather2 Camera Cover Insert
Part F
SkyWeather2 USB C Washer
Part G
SkyWeather2 USB C Washer
Part H
Laser AQI Housing
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Part I
Laser Air Quality Sensor (Optional)
Part J
20cm Grove Cable (Optional)
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