One of you young-ens here should review this whole thread and summarize the ideas that have been tried here so far, and indicate what worked and what didn't. Then describe the best test setup that would possibly test or achieve what it is you want. I have an old Vantage Pro 1 console and ISS that I might be willing to donate for the sake of finalizing this thread, attempt put an end to the squawking, and helping others determine if there is a way to meet or beat the specs as written from Davis. I'm but an amateur and it was only a couple months ago that I learned the difference between a soldering gun and a soldering iron. Heck, I would even go out and buy a fancy soldering iron just so that I could remove the temperature thingy for testing, or remove the back-light LEDs for testing or whatever as long as someone gave me the directions on what to test, what to try, and what to do. I would even get the neighbor kid to come over and take fancy digital pictures of the whole process just to help the visual learners. I'm willing to cannibalize my old console for the sake of science and knowledge, and to put this thread to rest.
What say ye?
Hi Piconut,
Thanks for your kind offer. I appreciate it.
I still use the VP2 Pro Plus’s predecessor, a Weather Monitor II that still accurately reports both inside and outside temperature and humidity. I bought this new VP2 system for a different location, both inside and outside. I have an investment of both time and money in the wind speed and direction sensor at the 33-foot recommended height for the VP2. I want to retain those investments.
It’s my intent to have the VP2 indoor sensor display the ambient temperature within Davis specifications with the WeatherLinkIP data logger attached or disconnected and with the light on or off. The old Weather Monitor II can, and Gotty1 has found a simple way to make the VP2 Pro Plus accurate within Davis specs.
The Davis technical support manager has stated that placement of the indoor sensors on the heat-producing board and where it is also influenced by heat from the light was not the best choice. He said that Davis lacks the time to propose a solution.
There is no need for you to donate or cannibalize your old console. Gotty1 and probably others have already researched and corrected the VP2 errors. I am willing to wait until someone posts any method. I have the tools and am willing and able to make the same correction.
I understand that others could care less because they purchased the VP2 as an outdoor weather station and they do not worry about its indoor accuracy. Those statements are not helpful for those of us who want what we purchased. I apologize if asking for help is seen as pissing and moaning. I suggest those who are satisfied and uninterested in corrective methods avoid this thread.
