SwitchDoc Labs SkyWeather2, Manual

Page 1: ...Version 1 1 December 2020 The SkyWeather2 WeatherProofing and Test Manual December 2020 Version 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...ng SkyWeather2 6 What is The SkyWeather2 System 7 Quick Start of your SkyWeather2 System 8 Update Your SkyWeather2 Software 8 Initial Testing of your SkyWeather2 System 9 Parts List 9 Needed Tools and Other Parts Not Supplied 13 Step By Step Assembly 14 Final Assembly 34 Disclaimer 38 ...

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Page 4: ...using SkyWeather2 1 Keep all water away from the electronics and power supply at all times 2 This is not a toy Keep it out of reach of young children and pets 3 SwitchDoc Labs assumes no liabilities in the use of this kit beyond the refund of the purchase price ...

Page 5: ...T Internet Of Things and the Raspberry Pi The heart of the new SkyWeather2 project is our new custom made wireless Weather Sensor package called the WeatherRack2 The SkyWeather2 kit is so simple that even middle school children can build it with just a little adult help for configuration and installation ...

Page 6: ... that you have completed the assembly and testing of your SkyWeather23 as described in the SkyWeather Assembly and Testing Manual If you haven t completed the assembly and testing go back and complete it now Your Pi is connected to your WiFi network The first thing to figure out is what your Raspberry Pi IP address is Follow the procedures here https learn pimoroni com tutorial raspberry pi findin...

Page 7: ...i_SkyWeather2 f2193a0 c98a45c master origin master Updating f2193a0 c98a45c Fast forward README md 2 SkyCamera py 2 SkyWeather2 py 2 pclogging py 12 state py 3 testWirelessSensors py 18 6 files changed 22 insertions 17 deletions Or if your software is up to date pi SwitchDocLabs SDL_Pi_SkyWeather2 git pull Already up to date Initial Testing of your SkyWeather2 System Please refer to the Testing Sk...

Page 8: ...10 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Part A Assembled SkyWeather2 System Part B SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part C SkyWeather2 Top Part D SkyWeather Camera Cover ...

Page 9: ...11 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Part E SkyWeather2 Camera Cover Insert Part F SkyWeather2 USB C Washer Part G SkyWeather2 USB C Washer Part H Laser AQI Housing ...

Page 10: ...12 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Part I Laser Air Quality Sensor Optional Part J 20cm Grove Cable Optional ...

Page 11: ... www ebay com itm USB female socket plug panel mount adapter USB 3 0 waterproof connector IP67 rSU 373133327431 hash item56e07abc47 Amazon https amzn to 37NdurE OR 1 USB Type C Female Waterproof Socket for Raspberry Pi 4B includes internal cable Amazon https amzn to 39Ngd7j Short 10 inch or less USB Micro for Raspberry Pi ZeroW A 3B Cable for internal wiring The cable is built into the socket for ...

Page 12: ...ore 1 O Ring 023 Silicone O Ring 70A Durometer Red 1 1 16 ID 1 3 16 OD 1 16 Width Amazon https amzn to 33PQI1p 1 O Ring 031 Silicone O Ring 70A Durometer Red 1 3 4 ID 1 7 8 OD 1 16 Width Amazon https amzn to 36X3zkn Step By Step Assembly Step 1 Layout all of your 3D Printed Parts ...

Page 13: ...15 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Note The optional USB C Spacers are not shown in the above picture ...

Page 14: ...2 Brass Inserts and a 20mm 3M Screw Step 3 Thread a M3 20mm Screw partially through a Brass Insert the helps position the Brass Insert for insertion Step 4 Add super glue around the edge of each of the four top holes in the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B ...

Page 15: ... December 2020 Step 5 Push the Brass Insert Screw Assembly from Step 4 into the hole in the top of the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B Remove the screw and repeat for the other three holes of the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B ...

Page 16: ...eather Top Part C using the 20mm M3 Screw technique as above If they don t fit then use a file to slightly enlarge the holes Step 7 Take your SkyWeather2 Top Part C and apply small amounts of super glue around the hole edges in preparation to insert four Brass Inserts in the top of Part C ...

Page 17: ...to the SkyWeather2 Top Part C using the M3 20mm Screw technique as in Step 3 above Step 9 Return to the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B and place two Brass Inserts in the Laser AQI Mounting Holes on the side using the fit check first and then gluing in the Inserts as above ...

Page 18: ... clear the top screw holes Try to screw a 20mm M3 through the holes or screw them in If you can t do that the use a drill and a small drill 0 115 inches 2 87mm to clear the holes Step 11 Take the Laser AQI Housing Optional and using the same techniques as above insert the Brass Inserts in both mounting holes ...

Page 19: ...s below Step 13 Gently check the fit of the 30mm x 30mm x 1mm quartz window in the Camera Housing Part D Don t force it It should fit but not too tight Use a file to shave any corners if necessary Don t break the window After it fits remove the quartz window from the Camera Housing Part D ...

Page 20: ... the smaller O Ring in the Camera Housing Part D It does not need to fit perfectly but put as much of it the ring slot as possible Step 15 Now gently push the quartz window into the Camera Housing Part D Make sure it is resting on top of the O ring ...

Page 21: ... Insert Part E and screw it into the Camera Housing Part D Do not over screw this insert into the Camera Housing Part D You could break the quartz window Make it snug to flatten the O ring inside Make sure the insert is at least flush with the back of the Camera Housing ...

Page 22: ...24 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Step 17 Now place the larger O Ring on the ring in the Camera Housing Part D Make as much fit of the O Ring in the housing ring as possible ...

Page 23: ...he SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B and take small nylon M2 stands and insert them in the Raspberry Pi Mounts in the bottom of the Base Unit Use 14 mm M2 stands If they won t screw into the posts enlarge the holes Use a small amount of super glue if necessary ...

Page 24: ...started into the threads before tightening the screws Make them tight but don t over tighten them You don t want to pull the Brass Inserts out of the housing Step 20 Optional Mount the Laser Air Quality Sensor Part I on the outside oriented as shown and route the Grove cable Part J plugged into the Laser Air Quality sensor into the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B using 11mm M3 screws ...

Page 25: ...t the Laser Air Quality Housing on the side of the SkyWeather2 Base Unit by using 11mm M3 screws from the inside of the box The left screw is the tough one Connect the Grove cable into the Grove Connector on the SkyWeather2 Hat board marked D20 D21 Dust Sensor ...

Page 26: ...u are using an USB Type C Female Waterproof Socket for Raspberry Pi 4B then place one of the USB C Spacers Parts F and G on each side of the Base Housing Part B rib toward the box and tighten it down with the cable towards the inside of the housing ...

Page 27: ...29 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Step 23 If you are using an USB Type A Female Waterproof Socket for Raspberry Pi ZeroW A 3B install the waterproof USB connector as shown ...

Page 28: ...tenna from the USB Dongle plugged into your Raspberry Pi and route it from the outside of the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B through the hole on the left side of the housing You can snap the antenna into the slot on the top of the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B ...

Page 29: ...erry Pi non 4B instructions Plug the short USB Micro cable into the Raspberry Pi and into the inside Type AI plug on the Waterproof USB connector Step 27 Now place your Raspberry Pi on the nylon standoffs inside the SkyWeather2 Base Unit and secure the Pi with two nylon standoffs or screws on the front two holes Don t bother with the ones in the back We like standoffs for their ease of attachment ...

Page 30: ...ow install the Camera on the back of the SkyWeather2 Top using at least two M2 nylon screws Note the notch is to the right Don t worry too much about getting the orientation correct It can be adjusted in software to rotate 90 180 or 270 degrees ...

Page 31: ...n 1 1 December 2020 Step 29 Plug the antenna into the USB SDR dongle Step 30 Now plug in your power supply and verify that your Raspberry Pi still boots up Repeat the tests in the SkyWeather2 Assembly and Test Manual ...

Page 32: ...screen door spline and start pushing it into the spline slot in the SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part B starting in the bottom middle of the Base Unit When you have finished going all around the box trim off the excess Step 2 Carefully place the camera cable inside the box Don t pinch any wires or cables ...

Page 33: ...tion can be fixed in software Step 4 Take the four M3 20mm screws and screw or push them so they just come out the bottom of the Top Part C Align these with the Brass Inserts in the SkyWeather Base Unit Part B and get each one of them to bite into the inserts This can be a little tricky Tighten each one a few turns before moving around in a clockwise manner Like tightening the lug nuts on a tire ...

Page 34: ...ome of your Duct Seal and cover the screws to finish sealing them This can be removed later if you need to get in the box and it won t discolor the way silicon caulking will You can optionally cover the screws on the camera housing but with the O rings there should be no path for water to get into the box ...

Page 35: ...37 Page Version 1 1 December 2020 Congratulations Your Weatherproofing and SkyWeather Assembly is complete ...

Page 36: ... those reasons which are not related to product quality such as operating without following the operating manual and cautions natural disasters or force majeure SwitchDoc Labs LLC has compiled and published this manual which covers the latest product description and specification The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice ...