Weather Conditions v2.2

[jfuller8400]

I've just released version 2.2 of my Weather Conditions software for downloading and formatting weather data for use in programs like Zara Radio.

You can download the new version here:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/0v6ey4enacc687qypypgb/Setup.msi?rlkey=cui671qcaphvlyht1mws64cca&dl=0

You will be required to register for a One Call 3.0 API key at Open Weather Map (openweathermap.org).  If you were using v2.0 of Weather Conditions and already have an OWM API key, you will still be required to subscribe to the OWM's One Call 3.0 service (which may generate a new API key for you).

Joel

[ItsMeBobO]

Do you have a video link?    Does this run simultaneous to show?  

 

[Orville]

I've never used Zara Radio, but I presume it's strictly used for computer based shows, since a Director would have no way to link to weather data in real time, which is what this does?

And are these keys free, or what type costs are associated with using Zara Radio and it's add on options?

Just curious, since on occasion I may use my computer to run my shows, instead of my N4-G4 MP3 Director.

And is Zara Radio easy to set up and use?  Anything I should be aware of, or watch out for when setting it up or using it?

Thanks for any information.

Edited November 6 by Orville

[k6ccc]

8 hours ago, Orville said:

I've never used Zara Radio, but I presume it's strictly used for computer based shows,

Zara radio is a computer based radio station automation program.  It has a paid version and a free version.  Even the free version has the capabilities that you could likely run anything but a major market commercial FM station from it.  Lots of capability.  I've used it for years.

8 hours ago, Orville said:

And are these keys free

The keys being referenced are software keys for the weather data (not related to Zara).  They are free.

8 hours ago, Orville said:

And is Zara Radio easy to set up and use?  Anything I should be aware of, or watch out for when setting it up or using it?

For simple operation, Zara is not all that hard to set up.  You can get very complex.  I tend to be more on the complex side of it.

 

[ItsMeBobO]

The OP has a program which does something cool.   I presume it converts the web weather data into spoken word for transmit.    If an example of that is captured I would listen to it.   Although I am not planning to use Zara as no one is around to listen to daytime music. 

Edited November 6 by ItsMeBobO

[k6ccc]

7 minutes ago, ItsMeBobO said:

The OP has a program which does something cool.   I presume it converts the web weather data into spoken word for transmit.

No.  It extracts the weather data and saves it onto your computer in a format that Zara can make use of (it's a text file).  Zara then uses that data to play pre-recorded audio clips that have the temperature and/or humidity data.  So you would have an audio clip for every degree from 20 to 100 degrees (this is southern California so I don't need anything below that).  When you schedule a temperature report, Zara will read the file and extract the temperature information (let's use 65 degrees as an example), and then play the pre-recorded audio clip for 65 degrees.

 

[k6ccc]

Note, I was using his program for several years, but figured out how to get my weather station to export the text file in the required format for Zara to use.

 

[ItsMeBobO]

I am doing it also for miip companion.  But only during show hours.   I also pick up the wind, cloud, precip numbers.   For those interested here is the output for my location

<current>

<city id="4411912" name="Town and Country">

<coord lon="-90.4639" lat="38.5824"/>

<country>US</country>

<timezone>-21600</timezone>

<sun rise="2024-11-06T12:34:31" set="2024-11-06T22:56:31"/>

</city>

<temperature value="54.7" min="53.02" max="57.18" unit="fahrenheit"/>

<feels_like value="53.67" unit="fahrenheit"/>

<humidity value="81" unit="%"/>

<pressure value="1019" unit="hPa"/>

<wind>

<speed value="5.75" unit="mph" name="Light breeze"/>

<gusts/>

<direction value="350" code="N" name="North"/>

</wind>

<clouds value="75" name="broken clouds"/>

<visibility value="10000"/>

<precipitation mode="no"/>

<weather number="803" value="broken clouds" icon="04d"/>

<lastupdate value="2024-11-06T15:43:30"/>

</current>

 

Some meanings for the codes. 

 https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beaufort_scale
0    Calm    < 1 mph    
1    Light air    1–3 mph    
2    Light breeze    4–7 mph    
3    Gentle breeze    8–12 mph    
4    Moderate breeze    13–18 mph   
5    Fresh breeze    19–24 mph    
6    Strong breeze    25–31 mph    
7    High wind    32–38 mph   
8    Storm winds    39–46 mph    
9    Severe winds    47–99 mph    

 

701    Mist    mist         
711    Smoke    Smoke     
721    Haze    Haze     
731    Dust    sand/ dust whirls    
741    Fog    fog     
751    Sand    sand     
761    Dust    dust     
762    Ash    volcanic ash    
771    Squall    squalls     
781    Tornado    tornado     

800    Clear    clear sky     01d  01n    
801    Clouds    few clouds     02d  02n    
802    Clouds    scattered clouds     03d  03n   
803    Clouds    broken clouds     04d  04n    
804    Clouds    overcast clouds     04d  04n    

 

 

 

[jfuller8400]

55 minutes ago, k6ccc said:

No.  It extracts the weather data and saves it onto your computer in a format that Zara can make use of (it's a text file).  Zara then uses that data to play pre-recorded audio clips that have the temperature and/or humidity data.  So you would have an audio clip for every degree from 20 to 100 degrees (this is southern California so I don't need anything below that).  When you schedule a temperature report, Zara will read the file and extract the temperature information (let's use 65 degrees as an example), and then play the pre-recorded audio clip for 65 degrees.

 

This is exactly what it does.  It has the benefit of being able to customize the layout/format of the output text file to however you need (so that you can use the data in programs besides Zara).  It can also automatically geo-locate you to provide more accurate data.

 

17 hours ago, ItsMeBobO said:

Do you have a video link?    Does this run simultaneous to show?  

 

I haven't made a video of it yet, but that's a good idea that I'll add to my to-do list.  

 

1 hour ago, ItsMeBobO said:

The OP has a program which does something cool.   I presume it converts the web weather data into spoken word for transmit.    If an example of that is captured I would listen to it.   Although I am not planning to use Zara as no one is around to listen to daytime music. 

I wish it was that cool.  I might have to look into the spoken word thing though.  That may be a good addition for a future version.