I have many ideas on our ToDo list here at Hobby Boards but with such limited time to work on new products I would like to get input from our current and potential future customers as to what products they would like to see. It can be weather related or not (but probably should keep it weather related here on weather-watch) and doesn’t even have to be 1-Wire related.
Thanks,
Eric
One other thing I meant to put in my other post.
If you are using any Hobby Boards devices now do you use the screw terminals or RJ45s to connect to the 1-Wire network?
Thanks,
Eric
To answer your last question, I use both - I use the screw connectors for the add-on temp sensors and also power injection. otherwise, all the units are connected/linked via the RJ45’s.
A device we have made up very easily and using the temp sensor is a night-time cloud sensor and WD acknowledges a range of deviation from the normal ambient temp of the normal weather station and you compare the difference to the night-time one mounted on a small steel black body which needs a minimal airspace above it and a UV stabilised/protected PE weather protective outerlayer - ie similar to the UV meter, but the DS device. It uses black body radiation theory and tries to transfer heat up to the -273
Hello Eric,
How about publishing the list, then I’m sure people would show their interests in the said projects or not.
John
I mostly use the RJ-45s. I used the screw terminals on the temp/humidity sensor in my Stevenson screen because I didn’t want to drill a great big hole to feed the RJ-45 through. However, since then, I got a crimping tool, and on my subsequent projects, I fed the cable first and then crimped the plug on the end.
The issue I have found is that the standard CAT5 cable connector is very easy to corrode with very little moisture. It is almost impossible to keep these units sealed up enough when outdoors. Once the pins are corroded, the only recourse is to remove the jack and replace the CAT5 cable. Thats a rough project! I’d like to see some kind of different terminal that can handle both the power and data without being too bulky (UV module comes to mind mainly because of the power is supplied via the CAT5 cable)
Is there a pressure sensor say 0 to 50lb?
Mark
That would have made my life easier! I ended up using the sensor from an automotive oil pressure gauge (electric type, not direct reading!), attached to a Hobby Boards solar radiation sensor (the cheapest DS2438 unit). I use it to measure the depth of my well, using the bubble technique.
Hi,
I’d like to see a more water/weather resistance cases as an option eg. UV sensor or other sensor/detectors that might be out in the open. Perhaps an all in one weather resistance case that might house different sensor/detectors in one box. That way only one CAT 5 cable to exit to the computer.
–Stan Y.
Maui, Hawaii
Silversword - talking about that, an early rain detector with a heater would be great like that which MichaelPT has created. Probably similar to the soil moisture sensor…
1 Data Logger with down load to PC daily.
2 Screw Terminals as RJ45 can corrode.
An option for “Well Water Depth”… Closed Air Column with Barometer attached??
Before I got my Davis, I was meaning to work up a 1-wire interface that accommodates these Apogee sensors, but there was always another alligator in the swamp…
Pyranometer (solar) measuring Joules m-2 s-1 or Watts m-2.
UV sensor measuring UV photon flux in
I think adding a general purpose analog input module would be a good idea, that would also handle sensors like those apogee ones.
We are definitely looking at more waterproof case options. Unfortunately some of the devices have to be “exposed” to take measurements like humidity and pressure, but for other devices like UV and solar we want to have some other case options.
Eric
A general purpose analog module is high on the list. If anyone has any comments on what kind of resolution and accuracy they would like to see I am all ears. It can be hard to find a good balance between cost and functionality.
Other devices from the “list” are a PH meter (mainly for the aquarium bunch), a pressure differential depth meter and of course the super long overdue data logger. I just wish I could devote all my time to bringing out new products 
Eric
Hi Eric,
Thank you for your feed back and will look forward to this case options. Something like a UV, Solar and Lightning combo all in one would be great.
–Stan Y.
Maui, Hawaii
A general purpose analog module is high on the list.
I might suggest that the gain setting resistors be through-hole 1/4 watt, and at least one available option would be an assembled board, less these resistors. This would allow end users without SMD skills or equipment to easily configure the gain using whatever degree of precision components they desire. I would prefer fixed resistors over a potentiometer due to potential problems with the sliding contact in an exterior environment. Perhaps the artwork could accommodate either fixed resistors or a pot.
Steve
Eric,
I just received my baro module and solar/temp/hum kit yesterday. I now have Davis systems & I will replace them with a home brew 1-wire system.
I prefer screw terminals due partly to the large cable gland needed for the connector to pass through. I have a crimping tool/parts but prefer screws.
New product idea: an RF data link. I need to position 1-wire sensors in areas where it isn’t convenient to run CAT-5E. I haven’t considered any RF options yet.
I will use a Pelican box modified with cable glands for outside module and cable junction enclosure.
Something I would absolutely go crazy for is a wireless temperature sensor! It isn’t practical to run wires to every place I want a sensor and having any type of wireless sensor that I could integrate into WD would be fantastic!!!
Ditto! Great suggestion.