Interface Davis Vantage Vue <-> Raspberry Pi 3

[Lutz]

Hi,

Do I need the expensive WeatherLink® USB (6510USB) to connect a Davis Vantage Vue with a Raspberry Pi 3 or are there cheaper alternatives?

Best regards

[Devonian]

There are 3rd party logger options at much better pricing.

Here is one at 50GBP delivered worldwide:

http://belfryboyweatherbits.blogspot.co.uk/p/the-belfryboy-clone-usb-logger.html

I have one and it works well.

Nigel.

[Alan]

I like my Si1000 radio but it is definitely not an off-the-shelf solution. Info is available on wxforum if you like to tinker.

I do not a have Davis base; I bought just the Vantage Vue ISS with intention of using a Raspbery Pi in the house.

[Devonian]

I also have an RF logger interface that uses XBEE modules to transmit the logs and loop packets direct from the Vantage console to my PC/Pi or whatever you have weewx installed on, basically making a wireless logger interface.

Same footprint as the USB logger plug-in module and then has XBEE to USB at the PC end.

Works pretty fine, but again, definitely not an off the shelf solution (the boards can be purchased through Belfyboy I linked to above or via Seedstudio where he has them published).

You will need to solder some small components to the PCB's, program the logger chip and configure the XBEE modules to 'talk' serial @ 19200 ;-)

[Mario Romanello]

I take this, perfect.
https://www.eurowebcamsite.com/it/e-shop/stazioni-di-rilevamento-meteo/datalogger-davis-usb-detail