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[wylietv]

Hi all,
I want data logged by Virtual Weather Station to trigger macros in AHP. I've been searching the boards and net and haven't found anything. I have found lots and lots of cool other stuff

Virtual Weather Station can output data in a csv. I found this site for another software package http://www.diy-ha.com/weatherenviro.php.
and there is a plugin from the manufacturer Ambient Weather for homeseer http://www.ambientweather.com/viwesthosepl.html

The goal is to have fans turn on and off based difference in temps between in and out, humidifier to turn on when humidity is below X%, water the garden if it rained less then .5" in last 24 hours or % showers predicted...
I understand X10 and wiring, little bit of SQL and programming.

Thanks in advance.

[Tuicemen]

Using the AHP SDK this is certainly possible.
Since there is no standard for CSV files it is possible that not all personal weather stations save the info in the same sequence making it difficult to make a program that is universal for all stations that save in that format.
PC Companion has some temperature triggering capabilities but it is based on readings from the internet.
I'll look at adding some triggering based on other info.
If you send me a sample weather CSV file (and name of weather station that created it) I'll look at it and possibly be able to add the option to trigger X10 events from info contained in it!
 

[Knightrider]

check out the heyu forums (a yahoo group) charles sullivan is a wiz at that kind of project.

[mquintas]

Using the AHP SDK this is certainly possible.
Since there is no standard for CSV files it is possible that not all personal weather stations save the info in the same sequence making it difficult to make a program that is universal for all stations that save in that format.
PC Companion has some temperature triggering capabilities but it is based on readings from the internet.
I'll look at adding some triggering based on other info.
If you send me a sample weather CSV file (and name of weather station that created it) I'll look at it and possibly be able to add the option to trigger X10 events from info contained in it!
 

Dear Tuicemen,
I have a WMR968 Oregon Scientific weather station with Virtual Weather Station Software (VWS) and cm15a Interface with AHP. Concerning in trigger X10 events or AHP macros through weather parameters of the data.csv file (like in the powerhome or homeseer softwares) I have attached 2 files: data.csv (I have renamed the file to data.txt because csv extension is not allowed) and a .doc file with description and parameter list of the data.csv file. I am particularly interested in trigger events with temperature parameters such as: 13,14,19,21,23 (look in the parameter list). But it would be useful to trigger events with the wind rain and humidity parameters.
Thanking in advance
mquintas

[cranwell]

I built a custom environmental controller for a detached building using a microcontroller and Firecracker.

It keeps things from freezing, keeps the summer temp and humidity between preset ranges.  It has indoor and outdoor temp, humidity and dew point measurements and controls dehumidifier, humidifier, AC unit and Heater via X.10.

Email me at pete at pcranwell dot com if you are inclined to build such things.

The controller radios inside / outside temps and humidity via 900 Mhz spread spectrum link to my main building.  From there I can let the remote run in automatic mode or manually control it.  It's too far to control via X.10.  I receive and graph all indoor / outdoor parameters on my PC.

Pete

[Tuicemen]

I've order a weather station (not the WMR968 Oregon Scientific weather station ) and VWS so I can play with this possibility!
I'll see how mine reports the temps as I don't want this PCC plug-in to be limited to just one type of weather station!

 

[Tuicemen]

mquintas
Are paramiters 14 and 19 not the same?
They are with my station, but then I can have my out side temperature as any of 3 channels.
Not a big deal so far I have PCC reading 8 user specific paramiters.
Not triggering anything yet but I'm looking at different CSV files from other weather programs

[Tuicemen]

Looks like virtual weather station is the way to go.
Good thing it ships with most personal weather stations!
The good news is your not going to have to update to the pro or internet versions (unless you wish to fork out the extra  coin)
I have a simple program worked up that pulls the base CSV file and strips all but the last line. It then writes a file with just that data for processing. It then reads it and allows you to pull up to 8 variables. It writes those chosen variables to a text file and  a wave file (good for BVC) . And it will do this every min if you choose or up to every 2 hours. It also will speak the currently retrieved data. I haven't coded in the X10 triggers yet I've been coding that part in PcCompanion as the original plan was for this to be a plug-in.
I realize I need some extra sensors now  VWS wants $39 to upgrade to the pro (for file conversion?  ), another $59 to move up from pro to internet version!
Add in voice for another $19.95 and you still need the voices and other software? 
Man I see dollar signs 
Although I'd like to sell this at a ridicules price it won't happen!
I'd like some input as to what everyone is looking for and who else (if anyone) is interested! UpDate:
This is now available via PC Companion and the plug-in pack