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Chit-Chat / Re: New project
« Last post by walsh.ryanmj on Today at 01:43:59 PM »
I realise that the Gambling Laws in the US are different, but it wouldn't be the first venture into gambling on weather....
https://www.gambling.com/uk/news/white-christmas-betting-odds-2368500

Sure! I would just like to see something more consistent and usable across the board
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Chit-Chat / Re: New project
« Last post by Wooks61 on Today at 01:08:50 PM »
However, I find the whole idea of betting on the weather silly.

 Also did you know that online gambling is illegal in... Alabama, Alaska, California, Idaho, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont ? You need to research your hustle a bit more. It doesn't sound like you have all your info. together.

I realise that the Gambling Laws in the US are different, but it wouldn't be the first venture into gambling on weather....
https://www.gambling.com/uk/news/white-christmas-betting-odds-2368500
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@Gyvate
Thank you for the fast reply.
Will update with user.bin
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Chit-Chat / Re: New project
« Last post by walsh.ryanmj on Today at 12:08:00 PM »
On the weather.gov website, NOAA publishes hourly observations for nearly every airport in the US. The way I see, that would be our initial basis.

Anything we do will be well within the confines of the law. We haven't even gotten started yet.
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Chit-Chat / Re: New project
« Last post by Garth Bock on Today at 11:50:12 AM »
Two things....what weather station(s) will you be using the data from ? Will you be compensating the owner of that station for using their data for your money making scheme? If it were mine I would want a "piece of the action" (STOS). My station is for providing my local climate information to others climate services and I don't want it's data used for someone to make a quick buck off of and I get nothing. However, I find the whole idea of betting on the weather silly.

Are you going to be issuing IRS form W2-G to your gamblers ? If not, well, you are asking for some big trouble. Also did you know that online gambling is illegal in... Alabama, Alaska, California, Idaho, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Vermont ? You need to research your hustle a bit more. It doesn't sound like you have all your info. together.
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Chit-Chat / Re: New project
« Last post by walsh.ryanmj on Today at 11:32:15 AM »
I could see money changing hands - that makes it more interesting and it is entertainment. However I'm open to whatever people would want to see out of it.
It sounds like we have a different view on betting and I'm not trying to argue. I do see things changing though - where I live in Massachusetts, two years ago you couldn't bet on sports online. Now it's everywhere and growing. I wouldn't want to fuel anybody's destructive addiction either, and any sites have disclaimers all over the place about that. Again, I view gambling as entertainment - anything I put down I'm not trying to win back.
I could see us using public observations & measurements from NOAA to determine official data & winners/losers.
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Good afternoon,

I checked my console (HP 2564AE) to see if firmware 1.9.5 was installed. I have Check Wifi firmware enabled. But it says already latest firmware.

Did I misinterpreted this thread ans was the update not for my console?

Please help me out
Thanks
Dutchyb
You do misunderstand:
1. you have one of  the prerequisites:
EsaysWeatherPro WiFi firmware 5.1.5
2. you still have to do the upgrade to device firmware 1.9.5, because then the OTA option for device firmware upgrade for future versions (> 1.9.5)  would be shown - in order to upgrade to 1.9.5 you still have to use the SD card !

The picture in my earlier post is from device firmware 1.9.5 = after having made the upgrade via SD card.

Yours, as your picture shows, is still on 1.9.3
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Chit-Chat / Re: New project
« Last post by Garth Bock on Today at 10:58:13 AM »
Would you be taking money for the wagers and paying out the same ? Or is this just a "fun" just for entertainment thing with no money changing  hands ?
If you are monetizing this then I can't see how this will raise awareness. Addicted gamblers will bet on anything in hopes of winning regardless of the cause. Also in some states gambling is being restricted. Recently, Missouri started cracking down on the video poker machines in gas stations and bars. Laws are not relaxing as much as you think. As far as I knew online gambling is illegal or tightly controlled. You are wading into some very deeply legal waters.
https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/gambling#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Justice%20maintains,%2C%20110th%20Cong.%2C%20Nov.

True weather enthusiasts you will find are more interested in providing a service and getting the most out of their equipment not placing bets on the variability of weather.

One thing that you don't know about is microclimates. It could rain heavily in one spot and merely 20 feet away be dry. There are too many variables to account for that makes this scheme ridiculous. Also how do you know the measurements are truly accurate? You are opening yourself up to a lot of legal problems. You would do better on taking wagers if Trump is going to send a mean Tweet or Biden is going trip and fall.

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Tech Corner / Re: Home Assistant - Green or Yellow?
« Last post by Wooks61 on Today at 10:29:09 AM »
No direct experience with either, but looked at both and decided on a Blue ODROID N2+ (4GB ram, 64GB EMCC) preconfigured with HA from Ameridroid: 1) didn't need Matter or Zigbee, 2) didn't want to mess with finding a Pi and building it all; 3) concerns about Pi speed and memory.

Thanks for your input. Your points 1,2 & 3 are same as my opinions.
I want to use HA as an integration tool for my other devices:

I already have Homematic for comfort control;  Samsung Smartthings Hub v3 for lighting and power.

Have decided on the Green as it is basically a Single Board Computer preloaded with  Home Assistant.
First steps will be to integrate my existing set-up and weather station.


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Good afternoon,

I checked my console (HP 2564AE) to see if firmware 1.9.5 was installed. I have Check Wifi firmware enabled. But it says already latest firmware.

Did I misinterpreted this thread ans was the update not for my console?

Please help me out
Thanks
Dutchyb

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