The Waveshare weather kit bundles environmental sensors for building a complete weather monitoring station.
Sensors Included
- BME280: Temperature, humidity, pressure
- BH1750: Light intensity
- UV sensor: UV index
- Rain gauge: Precipitation (tipping bucket or capacitive)
- Wind speed/direction (optional add-on)
Setup
Connect sensors via I2C bus. All sensors share SDA/SCL lines. Install Python libraries for each sensor.
Data Logging
import bme280, time, csv
with open('weather.csv', 'a') as f:
writer = csv.writer(f)
while True:
data = bme280.sample()
writer.writerow([time.strftime('%Y-%m-%d %H:%M'), data.temperature, data.humidity, data.pressure])
time.sleep(300) # Every 5 minutesWeb Dashboard
Use Grafana + InfluxDB for beautiful weather dashboards. Or a simple Flask web app for lightweight monitoring. Display on a connected e-paper screen for a standalone weather station.
Outdoor Deployment
- Use a Stevenson screen or radiation shield for accurate temperature readings.
- Solar panel + UPS HAT for off-grid power.
- 4G HAT for remote locations without WiFi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Accuracy vs commercial stations?
BME280 accuracy is +/-1C and +/-3% RH. Comparable to mid-range commercial stations.
How to handle rain?
Use a weatherproof enclosure with ventilation holes. Keep electronics dry, expose only the sensors that need airflow.
Data retention?
InfluxDB can store years of 5-minute interval data in under 1 GB.
Can I share data publicly?
Yes, upload to Weather Underground or OpenWeatherMap as a personal weather station.
Conclusion
The weather kit provides everything needed for a comprehensive environmental monitoring station.
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