Topic: Another evolution of the BelfryBoy logger

[belfryboy]

This year has been very busy with starting a new job and moving house, but I have found the time to progress the BelfryBoy logger again.

I have never really been satisfied with the finished look, and had decided that some sort of cover was required to protect the PCB and make the cable sit at a better angle. I looked into low pressure over-moulding, but that was bit costly, but then came upon the idea of a 3d printed cover.

designing it was a cinch using onshape, and getting them printed was just as easy using 3dhubs.com.

Here are a few shots of the latest version.

[JohnDoe1983]

Good job on the modification.
As for a security reason, I used a small tie rap on the wire attache to the console as to not stress the logger if I accidentally pull on the wire.

I have been using your logger for the past year and I am very happy with it. Just bought a second console and it came with the original Davis logger witch I plan to try it today.

[droiddk]

This year has been very busy with starting a new job and moving house, but I have found the time to progress the BelfryBoy logger again.

I have never really been satisfied with the finished look, and had decided that some sort of cover was required to protect the PCB and make the cable sit at a better angle. I looked into low pressure over-moulding, but that was bit costly, but then came upon the idea of a 3d printed cover.

designing it was a cinch using onshape, and getting them printed was just as easy using 3dhubs.com.

Here are a few shots of the latest version.

Hi

Images are very small, difficult to see the details, can you make them bigger?

Regards

[belfryboy]

Have a look at my latest blog post for better images.

[droiddk]

Have a look at my latest blog post for better images.

Perfect, thanks.

Regards

[belfryboy]

Here are some phots of the latest improvement using a more suitable material from the 3d printers. The larger images can be viewed here.

[Garth Bock]

Looks great ! I did a quick search but didnt see any links about the logger working with VVPro. Is it possible ? Also there was no mention of VWS so I take it that it won't work with VWS at all. I got our university to send in the weather station for recalibration and repair and of course it was updated from 1.9 to 3.0 firmware and it no longer works with VVPro. Rather than flash it back to 1.9 I was wondering if your datalogger would restore some of the function with VVPro. Also I saw mention that your logger has to be programmed with an Arduino ???? I don't have one...I like my Pi Raspberry. Can it be set up with a laptop ? Sorry I havent kept up with the development but I havent had a need for a logger but can see it now and dont want to pay for the Davis.

[belfryboy]

Garth, I'm not familiar with VVpro, so I am unable to answer that.

I believe that the console firmware prevents it from using VWS, but others may chip in and correct me.

The arduino is used to configure the dataflash chip on the PCB so that the console will recognise it after the FW 3.0 upgrade, this is done before I ship them out and tested on an Envoy with the latest firmware, so no other "programming" is required.

BTW unless it is your original console (ie davis may have sent you a brand new console) I think you will be unable to roll back the firmware.

hope this helps!

[waiukuweather]

the problem with VWS is it checks the firmware on the console and if its over a certain value then it switchs to using LOOP2 mode
to get extra data (like THSW and ET), and VVP is not compatible with that mode

the belfryboy can be configured with weatherlink or similar software on a pc as far as I am aware (e.g setting the logging interval etc)

[JohnDoe1983]

Beautiful piece of art.

I just love my logger. It has never failed on me.

[JudinNorman]

I have not seen any of the loggers on any Davis dealers websites in USA.  Where can I purchase a logger in USA?
Jud

[belfryboy]

Just follow the link in my signature, I ship worldwide.

[whetherBoy]

Not trying to bump this thread, but on a related subject I'm thinking of building one of these loggers, however I notice that the Atmel Flash chip at45db011d has been discontinued, can anyone suggest a pin compatible replacement (or do we know which chip Davis are using now)?
Also are there any problems with flashing the security register on alternate flash chips, or is that implemented identically on all Flash?

[belfryboy]

I have found out this week that the console reads the manufacturers' id during the handshaking, and if it doesn't return the signature for an AT45DB011D it stop the handshaking process. I tried the 4Mbit chip but the console returns the incompatible logger message.

The chip is still available in large quantities through obsolete component suppliers, but to small hobby builders you will have to search until you find some surplus stock.

I have moved to the UDFN-8 package, and have bought sufficient to keep me going, in the meantime I will have to find a work around for when the supply becomes exhausted.

I guess Davis have a large stock of chips already. 

[mcrossley]

I guess Davis have a large stock of chips already.

Or there will be another firmware update...

[Garth Bock]

I guess Davis have a large stock of chips already.

Or there will be another firmware update...

Another firmware update....   what else won't work with Davis ?