OK, I've managed to install the driver. I'm running version 5 which, I'm
guessing, is why wee_extension didn't work. I ran weectl extension instead
and it worked.
phil@phil-Inspiron-1545:/var/tmp$ sudo weectl extension install gw1000
[sudo] password for phil:
Using configuration file /etc/w
Its an old Pentium dual core laptop, 2 x 2Ghz that I have lying around. I
thought I would try getting Weewx setup on it for a learning experience and
if successful use a raspberry pi for long term use. I guess I could try to
find an up to date OS lite that will run on it or just buy a raspberry
I might add that you mentioned you're on Ubuntu 18.04.2 LTS which is many
months past end of standard support. You really should be on Ubuntu 22.04.3
LTS which has standard support until June 2027. If this is a standalone
system or a throwaway test system, I'd recommend flattening it to a curre
I would extract the .tar.gz file and tell wee_extension to install the
directory of contents therein...
cd /var/tmp
tar zxvf gw1000-0.6.0b3.tar.gz
wee_extension --install gw1000
On Sunday, January 28, 2024 at 9:36:48 AM UTC-8 Phil Bilboe wrote:
> I'm new to linux and trying to install weewx to
