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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #25 on: February 18, 2019, 03:40:18 PM »
You should see something right off on the WS-2000 Display Tablet if you have named the file correctly that's on the inserted SD card.

Note that the spelling error of Upgrade was fixed and this photo was taken prior to its effect:

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #26 on: February 18, 2019, 04:35:17 PM »
Thank you Mandrake and thanks to PaulMy too! - Nice article!!

Do you think the soil sensor will interface with the WS-2000?

Paul's review can be found here:
https://www.netweather.tv/forum/topic/91232-ecowitt-wifi-weather-sensor-series/

Not certain, but given that the air quality meter will do soon there is a chance.
I am also getting the new gateway so that will capture the data from the AQM and soil moisture sensor and also the WH32 Thermo/hydro sensor of which I am getting a bunch. I am hoping it will also capture the data from the HP2550/WS2000 sensor mast though the manual does not mention it but I cant think why they wouldn't add that capability since they are all the same family.
I am not certain but I am guessing the new GW1000 Gateway is the next evolution of the IP logger product.
Once I have all the kit in my hands in mid Feb I will post my findings.

I have the Ecowitt GW1000 and it sees my Osprey WH65 outdoor sensor array by Ambient. They are all 915 MHz. So it works. I would assume if you got the GW1000 with 433 MHz then you'd need to make sure your other sensors are all also 433 MHz (for those in Europe for example).

Yes I agree that the GW1000 seems like the next evolution of the IP Logger or ObserverIP or Weather Logger as it goes by different names depending on re-seller. The thing is though the GW1000 does not seem to have an internal web page to scrape data from....as such the Meteobridge currently cannot get data from a GW1000. You also can't use something like WeeWx with the ObserverIP driver. But the GW1000 is still new and I've got some ideas in mind as I work with Ecowitt on product eval.

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #27 on: February 18, 2019, 04:47:31 PM »
How long does this process take to upload the new firmware to the display unit?  I have copied the most recent bin file 1.3.8 and powered down the display unit and inserted the SD card and then powered the unit back on and it seems like nothing happens.  Does it happen instantaneously?

If the firmware file is called user.bin it will only flash once and then be deleted. You should be able to go into the Settings menu and then find About to confirm the version that you are currently running. If you want to try flashing again you need to copy the user.bin firmware file back again to the SD card. The file must be named exactly user.bin or it won't work. If you downloaded it a few times in your download directory it may be called user(1).bin and then you must rename it if this is the case.
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #28 on: February 18, 2019, 08:56:07 PM »
How long does this process take to upload the new firmware to the display unit?  I have copied the most recent bin file 1.3.8 and powered down the display unit and inserted the SD card and then powered the unit back on and it seems like nothing happens.  Does it happen instantaneously?

If the firmware file is called user.bin it will only flash once and then be deleted. You should be able to go into the Settings menu and then find About to confirm the version that you are currently running. If you want to try flashing again you need to copy the user.bin firmware file back again to the SD card. The file must be named exactly user.bin or it won't work. If you downloaded it a few times in your download directory it may be called user(1).bin and then you must rename it if this is the case.

Thanks so much.   It must have been the name of the file. 

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #29 on: February 18, 2019, 09:23:56 PM »
It's immediate..less than a minute.

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #30 on: February 21, 2019, 07:05:58 AM »
This should settle the mystery.

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Hi George,

Thanks for your reply.:)
Happy to hear that you're satisfied with our products and working on the review now.:)
Yes, the ecowitt.net was updated and will be improved more to perform better.
Your feedback about the website will also be greatly appreciated!

As for your last question, Ecowitt is a seperate company and cooperate with Fine Offset to develop and sell products.
Maybe we can just focus on the products instead of things like that.


We're be looking forward to your review or any good suggestion.:)

Best Regards,
Lucy

That last bit about focusing on the product tells me that it isn't something they want to call attention to. After all if you are a company selling a product the last thing you want to do is advertise that you can get the same product from some other company. But we've had separate companies selling Fine Offset for some time and they all seem to find their niche. In Europe they've always had several companies and they each seem to have separate models slightly. For example I've only seen the Weather Logger (ObserverIP) from Aercus. In the US we've only had Ambient and Tycon. But Tycon has played a small roll. You can definitely tell that Ambient has focused on extreme customer support excellence, Ed is one hard working man, and Ambient sells Davis hardware too and Meteobridges. It seems Ecowitt is trying to carve a name for itself and we are starting to see signs of what their niche is....they sell you any custom configuration from the unpublished catalog of parts and with any MHz frequency you need and their customer service seems fine for being a recent company. Their website is not yet at the level of Ambient's. Ambient is a big name in the US and world wide as I think a lot of their sales end up being exported by 3rd party as I see Ambient stations everywhere like in South America and other places like China also and more. Even though though the parts may be identical in hardware the software and firmware is different when it comes to the consoles. Ambient comes out with new firmware often and they are constantly squashing bugs. Also if you want to report to Ambientweather.net then you need an Ambient branded console and if you want to report to Ecowitt.net then you'll need an Ecowitt console. And we don't have full confirmation yet if new separate anemometer will work with Ambient consoles as it may be firmware limited. If it is firmware limited that will change the minute Ambient starts selling the separate anemometer. Also another Ecowitt niche is that they seem to be able to directly sell worldwide. It will be interesting to see how Ecowitt and Ambient evolve.
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #31 on: February 21, 2019, 09:04:34 AM »
Nicely put!
I think we should all avoid the comparisons and open our arms to the possibilities Ecowitt will bring in terms of hardware and configurations available worldwide.
I for one am delighted as we are very poorly served in the UK at the moment.
If I want a WS2000/HP2550 the only place I can go is Ecowitt or risk importing a Ambient model and the hazards of interference by using a non legal frequency!
All that said I am leaping up and down in anticipation to compare the Ecowitt HP2550 console with the WS2000 to see what differences if any there capability wise other than perhaps ambient.net vs ecowitt.net.
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #32 on: March 28, 2019, 05:53:23 PM »
WS-2000 Firmware Version 1.4.0 Released

https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewsfidoce.html

Changes:
  • Fixes time bug between 12:00am and 1:00am
  • Sensor signal quality and battery status are now displayed
  • Rain rate value is now displayed - SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!  :-)
  • Sensor ID is displayed on About Display page for advanced customer troubleshooting
  • History file saved on SD card are now optimized based on units of measure
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #33 on: March 28, 2019, 07:15:22 PM »
WS-2000 Firmware Version 1.4.0 Released

https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewsfidoce.html

Changes:
  • Fixes time bug between 12:00am and 1:00am
  • Sensor signal quality and battery status are now displayed
  • Rain rate value is now displayed - SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!  :-)
  • Sensor ID is displayed on About Display page for advanced customer troubleshooting
  • History file saved on SD card are now optimized based on units of measure

Where is the sensor signal quality and battery status displayed? [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

« Last Edit: March 28, 2019, 09:04:07 PM by platokidd »
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #34 on: March 28, 2019, 07:40:15 PM »
I have tried once with the file user.bin with no success what does the name have to say when sending it to SD card for updating? Thank you!

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #35 on: March 28, 2019, 09:10:34 PM »
WS-2000 Firmware Version 1.4.0 Released

https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewsfidoce.html

Changes:
  • Fixes time bug between 12:00am and 1:00am
  • Sensor signal quality and battery status are now displayed
  • Rain rate value is now displayed - SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!  :-)
  • Sensor ID is displayed on About Display page for advanced customer troubleshooting
  • History file saved on SD card are now optimized based on units of measure

Where is the sensor signal quality and battery status displayed? [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Okay wrong image in prior post . Now I see the 2 signals or is that the batteries  ? [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
« Last Edit: March 28, 2019, 09:12:42 PM by platokidd »
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1-WS-5000 1-WS-2902A 2-WS40/RAIN 1-WH31L 
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2-HP2550 2-HP2560 2-GW2000 2-GW1100
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #36 on: March 29, 2019, 12:07:31 AM »
Can you tell what I’m doing wrong sir? I have tried flashing onto my SD card user.bin file  I have tried factory.bin file I cannot for the life of me figure out why I can’t update my firmware on my console thank you!

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #37 on: March 29, 2019, 04:35:13 AM »
Hi George - THANKS FOR THIS!!!

Has anybody discovered a reliable way to receive automated notice as to when the updates to Ambient Weather firmware become available? As a paying customer, is that too little to expect?


WS-2000 Firmware Version 1.4.0 Released

https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewsfidoce.html

Changes:
  • Fixes time bug between 12:00am and 1:00am
  • Sensor signal quality and battery status are now displayed
  • Rain rate value is now displayed - SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!  :-)
  • Sensor ID is displayed on About Display page for advanced customer troubleshooting
  • History file saved on SD card are now optimized based on units of measure

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #38 on: March 29, 2019, 04:36:22 AM »
Thank you very much for the Ambient development team to add signal strength. Previously I was afraid to move the display so as not to lose the signal. Now I think that I can change the location of the device freely, I feel like a weight's been lifted off me. 
 I only have two points I hope to see in the coming updates:
1- Save the Min/Max data  after the restarting the display (min/max data in the home screen).
2-  increase the size of the temperature icon (I hope to see the Temperature one day the same size of the Atlas display).

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #39 on: March 29, 2019, 06:34:31 AM »
Hi Dwight,

You will want to read and re-read the procedure before trying it a second - or third time. It's pretty clear and fairly simple, just follow the instructions.

One thing that might not be well documented, though there is a very subtle clue molded into the plastic near the micro SD port, and that's the orientation of the tiny thing.

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I have tried once with the file user.bin with no success what does the name have to say when sending it to SD card for updating? Thank you!

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #40 on: April 01, 2019, 07:23:26 AM »
WS-2000 Firmware Version 1.4.0 Released

https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewsfidoce.html

Changes:
  • Fixes time bug between 12:00am and 1:00am
  • Sensor signal quality and battery status are now displayed
  • Rain rate value is now displayed - SUPER EXCITED ABOUT THIS!!!!  :-)
  • Sensor ID is displayed on About Display page for advanced customer troubleshooting
  • History file saved on SD card are now optimized based on units of measure

Where is the sensor signal quality and battery status displayed? [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Okay wrong image in prior post . Now I see the 2 signals or is that the batteries  ? [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

One is for the Osprey (in the upper left) and the other is for the inside T/H/B sensor (between the indoor temp and humidity reading.
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #41 on: May 12, 2019, 02:55:23 PM »
Thank you very much for the Ambient development team to add signal strength. Previously I was afraid to move the display so as not to lose the signal. Now I think that I can change the location of the device freely, I feel like a weight's been lifted off me. 
 I only have two points I hope to see in the coming updates:
1- Save the Min/Max data  after the restarting the display (min/max data in the home screen).
2-  increase the size of the temperature icon (I hope to see the Temperature one day the same size of the Atlas display).


What does each bar mean? How is it measured? Thank you!

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #42 on: May 13, 2019, 03:29:02 AM »
If you are referring to the signal 'strength' measurement it is actually a signal quality meter.
Each bar indicates how many 'packets' of data that the console has received from the sensor array or individual sensors if you have them. So max bars mean you are receiving all the packets. A loss of a bar means proportionally that a packet was not received and lost.
You will note that when first powered on your console will climb from no bars to 5 bars (assuming you have good reception) as the packets are received successfully.

This type of signal measurement is normal for digital systems since normally a digital signal is binary, you can either receive it and decode it or not. Hence the method of showing quality is the number of packets lost/received.
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #43 on: May 17, 2019, 09:46:04 AM »
just tried to update to ver. 1.4.4 . [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
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1-WS-5000 1-WS-2902A 2-WS40/RAIN 1-WH31L 
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2-WS68 1-WS80 1-WH32EP 10-WH31 1-WH40
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1-WN30 1-WH41

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1-STRATUS
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #44 on: May 17, 2019, 09:55:44 AM »
Version 1.4.4 that was released yesterday finalizes support for the PM2.5 sensor. I have an Ecowitt PM2.5 and I hope that it shows up on the WS-2000. I'm usually not an early firmware adopter. But I'm really curious about this update. Hmmm....I'll see how long I can hold off.

I noticed also that Ambient's PM2.5 is finally available for sale.
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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #45 on: May 17, 2019, 11:03:07 AM »
just tried to update to ver. 1.4.4 . [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Did you ever get it to work? What was the issue that caused this error?

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« Reply #46 on: May 17, 2019, 11:06:12 AM »
Version 1.4.4 that was released yesterday finalizes support for the PM2.5 sensor. I have an Ecowitt PM2.5 and I hope that it shows up on the WS-2000. I'm usually not an early firmware adopter. But I'm really curious about this update. Hmmm....I'll see how long I can hold off.

I noticed also that Ambient's PM2.5 is finally available for sale.

Yes! I got my in-stock email this morning. Planning to purchase soon

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« Reply #47 on: May 17, 2019, 11:09:55 AM »
just tried to update to ver. 1.4.4 . [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Did you ever get it to work? What was the issue that caused this error?

Seeing as his Wunderground station is up, I'd say he did fix it.

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« Reply #48 on: May 17, 2019, 01:13:49 PM »
Unable to upgrade to 1.4.4 also. Same error screen as platokidd. Downloaded bin file again, still wouldn't upgrade. Is there another download site for the this file?

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Re: WS-2000 Firmware Tips
« Reply #49 on: May 17, 2019, 02:36:14 PM »
Version 1.4.4 has been removed from download because of error in file. Ambient knows about it and they are working to fix the file. There is only one source to download it which is Ambient's site:
https://www.ambientweather.com/amwewsfidoce.html

It will show up on that page when it becomes available.

There is a good chance that it will be replaced immediately with 1.4.5 or the like. Just saying in case you can't find 1.4.4 in the future you'll know why.

It is rather curious that every version released had up until 1.4.4 increased in size by a few KB. Then 1.4.4 comes out and it is a good bit smaller than several recent updates. These updates are not just changes...they contain a complete set of code. So either they really did some code cleanup or 1.4.4 is messed up because it is incomplete and that is why it fails to work.

1.0.9 - 1985 KB
1.2.0 - 1989 KB
1.2.5 - 2160 KB
1.2.6 - 2188 KB
1.2.7 - 2188 KB
1.3.5 - 2189 KB
1.3.8 - 2189 KB
1.4.0 - 2192 KB
1.4.1 - 2192 KB
1.4.2 - 2192 KB
1.4.4 - 1991 KB



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