I hadn't considered Craigs list, but I'll keep it in mind in the future. For now, I've decided to try AcuRite. That way, I'll at least find out how the integrated sensor works for me (with a separate T/H sensor). The next time I'm looking, I hope Weather Flow will be an option, but if not, I'll investigate Davis options more thoroughly.
Thanks for everyone's input! It's all been very helpful to me. On Friday, February 23, 2018 at 8:09:19 AM UTC-5, Dan'l B wrote: > > I've had good luck twice (for two separate locations) buying a Davis VP2 > off Craigslist for =< $ 300, and using the belfryboy cables. > > On Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:55:53 PM UTC-5, RobbH wrote: >> >> I probably sound like a noob, but I've been using Weewx nearly four years >> with various Oregon Scientific equipment, currently a WMR200 console and >> sensors that were bundled with the WMR100. I'm weary of the flaky sensors >> and ready to move to something more reliable. I've read enough to >> understand that Davis is the way to go, but I'd like to try to get by for >> $300 or less, if there are any viable options. >> >> I need separate sensors, not an all in one, since the rain gauge and >> thermometer/hygrometer need to be in different locations. Wireless is a >> necessity. And I really want something that will feed data directly to the >> computer (an old MSI Wind nettop running Debian Jessie 32-bit) instead of >> uploading to a distant server. For bonus points, a solution that would >> allow mounting wind sensors in a location that's not easily accessible >> would be ideal. >> >> Davis Vantage Pro2 looks very enticing, but it's nearly $500, and I >> gather the Weatherlink is required for interfacing with a computer, >> bringing the total to around $600. Is this correct, or is there a cheaper >> way to get the results I want? >> >> I'm a bit bewildered by the options available and the hidden pitfalls. >> Thanks for any serious responses! >> >> >> >> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "weewx-user" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to weewx-user+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
