Author Topic: Looking for Beta Testers (Read 9733 times)

doubleohwhatever · « **on:** July 18, 2018, 04:50:33 AM »

Hi All,

Hopefully it's okay to post this here as we're not selling anything (yet).

We're nearing the completion of a new weather map service and are seeking beta testers. We're not ready to announce many details but I've attached a handful of images and animations to show what our service will produce. This isn't going to be another weather API with ridiculous starting prices and it's not going to be the best thing since sliced bread and win awards. It's going to be a solid weather maps API with plans affordable for hobbyists.

We're looking for a maximum of ten beta testers to help us test and finalize the features we'll offer. Each beta tester will receive free access until the end of September and possibly longer if testing is extended.

The requirements are simple:
1) Be able to actually use the service (have a website or similar that could use weather maps).
2) Be proficient enough with coding to add the maps to your site. We recommend retrieving images in the background, storing them locally and then serving them on your site.
3) Be willing to provide regular feedback via a private forum. Daily feedback is not required. Once a week or so, etc.

Note: We're currently only generating data for the continental US. We plan on expanding to other regions later this year.

If you're interested, please leave a reply on this thread claiming a spot and we'll PM you with details within 24 hours.

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #1 on:** July 18, 2018, 04:51:27 AM »

Another animation example

bettsr67 · « **Reply #2 on:** July 18, 2018, 07:44:52 PM »

Maps in SouthWest US? ie. CA

Ill give it a go.

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #3 on:** July 18, 2018, 09:33:38 PM »

We definitely have coverage in CA. I've attached another example map that is zoomed out to show our current coverage area. Again, we'll be extending coverage to other areas later this year.

I'm sending you a PM with the beta tester details.

PaulMy · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2018, 02:44:50 PM »

Have been ~~playing~~ working with the maps. Even I got a basic understanding of how and what map to display.

This is still in the early beta period and they are actively resolving issues as they occur, but looking very good.

Enjoy,
Paul

UpstateWeather.com · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2018, 04:40:22 PM »

If you still need / want Beta testers, I'm interested!

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2018, 03:47:05 AM »

Absolutely. I'm sending you a PM now with the details!

PaulMy · « **Reply #7 on:** September 04, 2018, 09:13:11 AM »

Development is actively ongoing and they are very responsive to comments and suggestions.
Very impressed,Paul

Brientim · « **Reply #8 on:** September 06, 2018, 03:35:47 AM »

Hello,

If you are needing additional beta tester from different regions, AU I could assist

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #9 on:** September 07, 2018, 05:01:51 PM »

Sorry for the delay. I'm out of town at the moment.

We're currently working on upgrading to custom servers that will allow us to offer more global data. We expect to have some global coverage in place by the end of the month. I'll send you a PM once we have coverage in Australia

Brientim · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2018, 10:59:01 AM »

No worries. I appreciate the response and whenever it occurs feel free to notify me.

ea1hmy · « **Reply #11 on:** September 08, 2018, 12:25:22 PM »

There will be coverage for Europe, I would be interested
a greeting

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #12 on:** September 11, 2018, 10:33:23 AM »

We'll be adding coverage for Europe in 3-4 weeks. At the moment we're transitioning to a new server architecture and then we'll be adding global coverage.

ea1hmy · « **Reply #13 on:** September 12, 2018, 05:01:07 AM »

Thanks, I hope to be on the list to do the tests

PaulMy · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2019, 11:23:34 AM »

Still coming...

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #15 on:** February 06, 2019, 04:54:57 AM »

Yes, it's been a very long process getting this put together. The good news is that we plan on opening up the doors and launching a public beta sometime next week. Everything will be 100% free during the public beta period. Feedback and suggestions are more valuable to us than $ at this stage.

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #16 on:** February 15, 2019, 01:44:55 AM »

Our (100% free) public beta is now live: https://meteomaps.com

It literally is 100% free. No gimmicks. Feedback is what we're most interested in at the moment.

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #17 on:** February 17, 2019, 03:32:47 AM »

For those of you that signed up and didn't receive a verification email, that problem is now resolved and your accounts have been activated. Sorry for the hassle.

PaulMy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2019, 09:57:35 AM »

I've built several maps and quite easy once you get a feel for it. Most difficult for me is understanding the many Data Layer content.

Enjoy,
Paul

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2019, 04:23:07 PM »

That's unfortunately one of the drawbacks of having as many data layers as we do. We've added presets to the map builder that (hopefully) will help with this. If you haven't already, give the presets a try. The "Precipitation Type" is a favorite of mine.

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #20 on:** February 28, 2019, 12:39:48 AM »

For those that haven't stopped by in a while, we've added a new feature: Meteograms

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PaulMy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 28, 2019, 10:46:41 AM »

This worked well when I first tried it. But seems that selecting some elements, like Dew point (c), needs to be looked at.

Enjoy,
Paul

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #22 on:** February 28, 2019, 02:54:09 PM »

That should be fixed now. Thanks for pointing out that bug.

blizzardof78 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 20, 2019, 05:29:20 PM »

So your maps are clickable when I visit your web site under Features, but nothing comes up when I click them? Can you show me some real time screen shots, such as radar, a temperature map, a surface map with fronts and pressures, etc?

https://screenshots.firefox.com/cuTek0C831WRuwci/meteomaps.com

doubleohwhatever · « **Reply #24 on:** June 20, 2019, 05:48:13 PM »

Hi Don,

There's a demo video on the front page. We'll improve the front site as we get closer to launching. For now, we're still in beta and everything is 100% free. So feel free to sign up and build a few maps. If you signup you'll find our map builder tool under the "builders" menu item.

As for some of the features you mentioned, the following are still on our to-do list:

Storm Tracks
Fronts
Pressure Lines

News:

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