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- Page 1 The SkyWeather2 WeatherProofing and Test Manual December 2020 Version 1.1 Version 1.1 December 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Errata ..................................5 Cautions when building and using 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 ................................ -
Page 3: Errata
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Page 4: Cautions When Building And 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: What Is The Skyweather2 System
What is The SkyWeather2 System? Easy to build. Easy to learn about the IOT (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 Version 1.1 December 2020... -
Page 6: Quick Start Of Your Skyweather2 System
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/finding-your-raspberry-pi Update Your SkyWeather2 Software Update SkyWeather2 to the latest version. Type the following commands into a terminal window. Page Version 1.1 December 2020... -
Page 7: Initial Testing Of Your Skyweather2 System
Already up to date. Initial Testing of your SkyWeather2 System Please refer to the “Testing SkyWeather2” in the “SkyWeather2 Assembly and Test Manual”. Parts List Note: you can print your own 3D Printed parts with the STL files located here: https://github.com/switchdoclabs/SDL_STL_SkyWeather2... - Page 8 Part A Part B Assembled SkyWeather2 System SkyWeather2 Base Unit Part C Part D SkyWeather2 Top SkyWeather Camera Cover Page Version 1.1 December 2020...
- Page 9 Part E Part F SkyWeather2 Camera Cover Insert SkyWeather2 USB C Washer Part G Part H SkyWeather2 USB C Washer Laser AQI Housing Page Version 1.1 December 2020...
- Page 10 Part I Part J Laser Air Quality Sensor (Optional) 20cm Grove Cable (Optional) Page Version 1.1 December 2020...
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Page 11: Needed Tools And Other Parts Not Supplied
Needed Tools and Other Parts Not Supplied Tools Drill Small Screwdrivers Small files Super Glue To assemble, you will need the following additional hardware: 14 - M3 Threaded Brass Inserts Amazon https://amzn.to/39Rf9iL 4 - 20mm M3 screws (we use Steel Button Heads) 8 - 11mm M3 Screws (we use Steel Button Heads) Amazon https://amzn.to/2K200QC... -
Page 12: Step By Step Assembly
https://amzn.to/33SMkyE Amazon - Any Hardware Store 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 Note: The optional USB C Spacers are not shown in the above picture. Page Version 1.1 December 2020...
- Page 14 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...
- Page 15 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 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 Step 8: Insert four Brass Inserts into 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 Step 10: Take the SkyWeather Top (Part C) and push a screw driver through to 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 –...
- Page 19 Step 12: Now layout the parts for the Camera Housing as 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 Step 14: Place 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 Step 16: Now take the Camera Housing 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.
- Page 22 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 Version 1.1 December 2020...
- Page 23 Step 18: Return to the 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.
- Page 24 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 Step 21: (Optional) Now mount 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 Step 22: If you 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 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 Version 1.1 December 2020...
- Page 28 Step 24: Unplug the antenna 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...
- Page 29 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 Step 28: Now 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 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 Version 1.1 December 2020...
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Page 32: Final Assembly
Step 1: Measure out a 21.5 inch (550mm) length of 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. - Page 33 Step 3: Place the SkyWeather2 Top (Part C) on top of the Base (Part B) with the tab on the right side of the Base Unit (Part B). Again, if you reverse it the camera orientation can be fixed in software.
- Page 34 Step 5: Now that the screws are tight (but don’t over tighten them!) use some 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.
- Page 35 Congratulations! Your Weatherproofing and SkyWeather Assembly is complete! Page Version 1.1 December 2020...
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Page 36: Disclaimer
Disclaimer SwitchDoc Labs, LLC takes no responsibility for any physical injuries and possession loss caused by those reasons which are not related to product quality, such as operating without following the operating manual and cautions, natural disasters or force majeure.
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