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Other => General Discussion => Topic started by: vbguyny on January 22, 2017, 08:56:33 PM
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Greetings, everyone!
I have been working over the past few months on my own web based version of the WeatherStar 4000. I call it WeatherStar 4000+. It is currently in beta so it is still a bit rough around the edges and the user interface is basically non-existent. However, the information which is being displayed is being retrieved from similar sources as other emulators (NOAA, Wunderground, etc.) therefore it has very accurate information. Unlike other emulators, it does not require any configuration. You simply type in either the zip or city and state of the place that you want to get the weather for. Also, because it is a website all you need is an internet connection and a modern browser which supports HTML5. I have successfully tested the site on Windows 10 Chrome, Edge, and Firefox as well as on Android phones running Chrome and iPhones running Safari. Please note that this will only work for the United States (so no international support).
Basically, I would like some feedback from the fine people here who share the found memories of the Weather Channel's Local Forecast from the 90's. :)
You can visit the site here: https://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/twc2.html (https://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/twc2.html)
Instructions:
1. Enter in the zip/city and state.
2. Select from the list and press enter.
3. Wait for the weather information to load (could take up to 10 seconds but usually faster after it has been cached).
4. You can press the buttons below the weather information for additional options.
Screen shots:
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp2.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp3.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp4.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp5.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp6.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp7.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp8.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp9.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp10.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp13.png)
(http://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/images/sc/ws4kp14.png)
Current Features:
Current Conditions
Latest Observations
Travel Forecast
Regional Forecast
Regional Observations
Local Forecast
Marine Forecast (if available)
Extended Forecast (up to 6 days)
Almanac
Tides (if available)
Local Radar
Hazardous Weather (if available)
Full screen
Navigation between segments
Getting location from mobile GPS
Background Music
Narration
Auto-refreshing
Metric and English units
Different themes
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This is pretty clever! I'm interested to see where this goes in your development :)
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I'm loving it so far. I moved exclusively over to Linux a year ago, and one of the things I missed was the 4000 sim (and Brian's weatherscan emulator too ;)). Good luck and I hope to find out where else you decide to take this project :biggrin:
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Oooo i like this thanks!
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@cc17926: Thanks!
@Jonathon: Moving to the good side of the force, eh? ;) Although the WeatherStar4000 simulator is in the middle of being ported to Mac/Linux, mine being a website you can view the weather from anywhere running a modern web browser!
@ap215: Thanks!
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I love this! I mainly use Macs and this works really well when I'm not on a Windows computer. I think the Tides and Marine Forecast are especially great so far. :thumbsup:
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@WeatherSTAR: Thanks! I'll write a post when there are any updates. I am getting suggestions from the fine folks at the WeatherStar 4000 simulator to work on Air Conditions next.
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Any way to add an option to create our own messages at the botttom in a scrolling ticker? Would love that option.
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@Roly: Hello :). I am have been getting a few requests for that and I see that the Simulator also supports this feature. I will think about adding this once I am finished working on the Air Quality segment. Stay tuned!
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Good Evening Everyone! I have updated the website to now have both the Air Quality Forecast and 30 Day Outlook segments up! B) Go check it out and let me know what you guys think!
Link: https://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/twc2.html (https://battaglia.ddns.net/twc/twc2.html)
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Good evening everyone!
I have just updated the website with the following items:
- Implemented scrolling text at the bottom of the screen.
- Added new "Cosmic" theme.
- Fixed issue with being cut off narration while playing.
- Fixed memory and CPU usage issues.
- Fixed misc. bugs reported by various people (you know who you are ;)).
Let me know what you guys think!
Thanks!
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i might have to start using this from now on. Because weatherdaddy hasn't been doing so well lately. its been buggy every time i try to go to it. this looks fantastic, i love it. back in the day i would always wait for the local on the 8s every time just to see what's going on with the weather.
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This looks incredible, This is probably the most accurate recreation (beside the WS4000 sim) of the WS4000 out there! :clap:
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This is incredible! Great work! One quick issue, I can't get it to work for my local area. City is Florence, Alabama. The local forecast never loads. I've tried several locations in Lauderdale, Colbert and Franklin counties in northwestern Alabama and they all seem to hang. Moulton, Alabama which is also in the NWS HUN area does work. Not sure what is going on here.
Again, awesome job!
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Awesome, really like the air quality and marine forecast screens.
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I think adding your own image to replace the WeatherStar 4000+ image would be very nice to see.
Plus, I think businesses and maybe even apartment complex clubhouses can benefit from this kind of service.
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I just wanted to add to the discussion. I know it has been a while since vbnyguy has been on this forum, he does have the source on a git repository.
https://github.com/vbguyny/ws4kp (https://github.com/vbguyny/ws4kp)
Additionally, there is an issue/discussion board for furthering your communication with him:
https://github.com/vbguyny/ws4kp/issues (https://github.com/vbguyny/ws4kp/issues)
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Awesome job! Does almost look like the real deal!!
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Just tested this out today and I loved it :D