I am sure this has been answered but I want to make sure I have it right -
My console is plugged into wall outlet, although it has batteries in there too. Where will WifiLogger pull power from? I am not worried about power outages etc, but obviously don't want it draining the batteries to zero and then not work.
Thanks and sorry for what is certainly a repeat question.
Tom S.
WiFiLogger is draining batteries very fast. I have check it that with fresh batteries it is ok for 69 hours, but it was without RapidFire.
WiFiLogger has 1:1 power consumption like WeatherLink IP, that why I don't see any problem here.
But there is a problem
So I have made two options for you.
1 - Sleep mode. If you would like to send data to WeatherUnderground then you can turn it on. WiFiLogger will be OFF for latency time, then power up, connect to WiFi, turn OFF, repeat forever.
2 - With soldering iron you can add external power for powering WiFi module (split power cable). When there will be no power console will have own battery backup, but WiFi chip will be disabled. When there is no power, there is no WiFi in same time, right?
2 steps.
- add external power (max 9v), but better split same power which is for console.
- remove 1 fuse, there are 2 fuses on the bottom of the module. One is for external power, second is for internal console power. I mount both for your convenient, you need to
remove one, not to go shopping and buy one.
So power consumption it is like WeatherLink IP, but I gave you some options. No one is using theme, but those option makes that WiFiLogger is a little better than WL IP and I can answer for hard questions.