I have removed the MySQL database. I did get pysftp installed (which was much more challenging than expected). I also did load and modify the code to access the sensor. Other than that, I have spent a lot of time … Continue reading
Category Archives: Snow Depth Project
After giving it a great deal of thought and looking into various options, I’ve settled on a method to transfer data from the snow measurement system to the weather system. I am going to simply use SFTP within the python … Continue reading
The Raspberry Pi 3 micro computer that I will be using for this project does not come with an operating system loaded like a “normal” computer. It looks for the operating system, or at least a link to it, on … Continue reading
You can keep track of the Snow Depth Measurement Project using the new menu item at the top of the web page. If you would like to contribute to help make this project successful, please use the Donate button on … Continue reading
As I’ve indicated elsewhere, the basic hardware for the snow depth measurement project is on order. It consists of an ultrasonic sensor, a raspberry Pi 3 micro computer and various power supplies and other items needed to get things running … Continue reading
UPDATE 12/13/17 I have ordered the sensor. It is the MaxBotix MB7374 HRXL-MaxSonar-WRST7. It is an ultrasonic sensor with both analog and digital serial outputs. I will be using the digital serial ouput. It has been specifically designed for snow … Continue reading