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Other => General Discussion => Topic started by: TWCToday on July 06, 2008, 10:38:57 PM

Title: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCToday on July 06, 2008, 10:38:57 PM
I just wanted to let all of the members of TWC Today know about the ongoing WeatherScan emulator project. Here is a little background information.

In 2003, Brian (cc17926) began to create a WeatherStar Jr. emulator. That quickly grew and became the WeatherScan XL. It uses several servers to download and compile custom maps and data for each individual user. Currently it is in a limited release state meaning it is not fully public but open to those who meet the requirements. It is asked that a person have a dedicated system to run the emulator and to stream it to the internet. Recently users who have powerful computers and leave them on 24/7 have been allowed to use Virtual PCs to run the emulator. Two members of this forum currently are using the emulator, Stephen and Mike.  :happy:

At the moment sign ups are on hold while a big update is prepared. This update will feature a weather alert system complete with the classic XL scroll and alert tone along with a weather bulletin page. They will resume soon so of you meet the requirements please head over to the forums and post a request to join the project.

Feel free to post comments, questions or suggestions here or on the forums. You can see any users stream by clicking on the links in the portal. My personal stream is: mms://72.218.133.188:1102
Portal: http://weatherscan.ath.cx/
Forums: http://weatherscanemu.12.forumer.com/
Thanks Gary for letting me post this :)

EDIT: Fixed stream link.
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: Stephen on July 06, 2008, 10:47:35 PM
Moved to General Discussion.
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: Al on July 06, 2008, 10:49:45 PM
when it becomes public, do we have to stream? i kinda find it unfair to those who only have one pc *cough* me *cough*...i've kinda noticed everyone here has 2+ computers :wacko:.

if so, then i won't be interested in downloading it.
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCToday on July 06, 2008, 10:55:40 PM
Quote from: 20AL09 on July 06, 2008, 10:49:45 PM
when it becomes public, do we have to stream? i kinda find it unfair to those who only have one pc *cough* me *cough*...i've kinda noticed everyone here has 2+ computers :wacko:.

if so, then i won't be interested in downloading it.
Well as I mentioned you could use a virtual pc so in a sense you would have two PCs. At the moment there are no plans to make the emulator public. I would have to get back to you on that. :)

Thanks Stephen for moving this, I just sent Gary a PM to do just that.  :sunglasses:
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCDude on July 10, 2008, 03:38:31 PM
I used to have 2 working computers. But now that computer is not operative. All it's doing now is collecting dust. That's why I will use a virtual machine.
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCToday on October 02, 2008, 08:43:50 PM
Thought I would post an update on the project...

BIG changes are on the way! Before the emulator relied on a server to compile the radar and sat. maps. This took a lot of server resources and thus we had to limit use because we couldn't have a lot of people using it. Here are some major changes that are in the works


This is a big update and we are looking forward to getting it out to the public.  A full public version of the emulator may be comming sooner than you think. No exact dates as of yet but without the map server we can allow many more people to participate in this exciting project!!
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: wxmancanada on October 02, 2008, 09:06:26 PM
Thanks for the update Marin...

Quote from: 20AL09 on July 06, 2008, 10:49:45 PM
when it becomes public, do we have to stream? i kinda find it unfair to those who only have one pc *cough* me *cough*...i've kinda noticed everyone here has 2+ computers :wacko:.
12 in this room. ;) :P
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: Zach on October 02, 2008, 09:08:40 PM
Quote from: 20AL09 on July 06, 2008, 10:49:45 PM
when it becomes public, do we have to stream? i kinda find it unfair to those who only have one pc *cough* me *cough*...i've kinda noticed everyone here has 2+ computers :wacko:.

if so, then i won't be interested in downloading it.
At least I bought a second PC last month. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCToday on October 02, 2008, 10:04:23 PM
(http://copper.yi.org/wsl/curcondsample.jpg)
(http://copper.yi.org/wsl/regobssample.jpg)
(http://copper.yi.org/wsl/extendsample.jpg)
(http://copper.yi.org/wsl/regsat.jpg)
(http://copper.yi.org/wsl/fall1.jpg)
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCToday on October 16, 2008, 01:57:21 PM
Video of some of the updates in action :thumbsup:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5Ophmvmem8
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: WeatherSTARIII on October 16, 2008, 07:25:58 PM
Cool! So where can I download the emulator?
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: Mike M on October 16, 2008, 08:06:04 PM
Quote from: WeatherSTAR 3000 on October 16, 2008, 07:25:58 PM
Cool! So where can I download the emulator?
It's not available yet, but hopefully within the next few weeks.
Title: Re: WeatherScan XL Emulator Project
Post by: TWCToday on October 16, 2008, 09:52:13 PM
Quote from: MikeM2010 on October 16, 2008, 08:06:04 PM
Quote from: WeatherSTAR 3000 on October 16, 2008, 07:25:58 PM
Cool! So where can I download the emulator?
It's not available yet, but hopefully within the next few weeks.
Yes VERY soon :yes: