Acu-rite internet bridge question.

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Skywatch:
After hearing about the new bridge, I'm wanting one for my wireless floating pond thermometer. One thing that confuses me, is this an internet bridge or a computer interface bridge? With little knowledge of this item, I'm confused about it. I really don't need the internet for water temp and perfer not to use the internet if this is just a computer interface modual.

Rhino:
The USB version of the bridge sounds like it's the one you want- it will connect your pond thermometer to your PC and allow you to use the data several ways:

1. Local software will collect data from bridge and display locally
2. Output data from your Pc into a data file
3. If your PC is internet connected, you can choose to upload data to aculink, wunderground, or one of several other destinations still in the works.

There are lots of options for our new systems, so make sure and ask more questions if you need more info. We will be releasing more marketing info as we get closer to launch that will have a more concise listing of the new connectivity options and products.

Thanks!

Skywatch:
Quote from: Rhino on August 28, 2011, 09:13:47 PM

The USB version of the bridge sounds like it's the one you want- it will connect your pond thermometer to your PC and allow you to use the data several ways:

1. Local software will collect data from bridge and display locally
2. Output data from your Pc into a data file
3. If your PC is internet connected, you can choose to upload data to aculink, wunderground, or one of several other destinations still in the works.

There are lots of options for our new systems, so make sure and ask more questions if you need more info. We will be releasing more marketing info as we get closer to launch that will have a more concise listing of the new connectivity options and products.

Thanks!

Can I buy additional sensors like wind, temp/humid, or rain gauge or your 5n1 and build a computer only professional weather station?

ctccbc:
Will I be able to upload the data to my own website using webtags as can be done in VWS and Weather Display?

Rhino:
Yes, you will be able to purchase sensors separately and build a computer/handset only weather station. The available sensors at this time are:

5in1 (temp, humidity, wind speed, wind direction, rainfall- fan aspirated standard)
3in1 (temp, humidity, wind speed)
basic tower sensor (temp, humidity)
rainfall (compact AND big mouth collectors)
water temperature (floating for pool, spa, and pond)

Legacy sensors (some were paired with the old 594 system):
wind speed and direction only sensor
solar shielded temp and humidity sensor

the sensor selection will likely grow in the near future- but as of now, we have a pretty good selection of core weather sensors.

As far as embedding or utilizing the data in other ways, like on a website- we are going to be releasing some info on the bridge software for "hobbyists" that may help you do what you want to do- this will not be broadly done as we do not want too many folks poking around if they do not know what they are poking through #-o. That will likely be after beta, etc, and after the initial production run to make sure it will be useful and relevant info.

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