Sharper Image Weather Station EC-WS115 not updating

Anonymous
2020-12-07T00:50:36+00:00

Thanks to this community, I have found the software for the Sharper Image EC-WS115, and I've learned how to deal with its USB issues under Windows 10. 

But, it stopped updating the forecast on November 30th, 2020.

The 5-day forecast software gives me an error saying "Cannot connect to server. Please try again later" whenever I try to update the forecast.

Is anyone else having this issue, or just me? Has Foreca shut down the server used to feed information to these devices?

I don't want to send this device to a landfill.

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Anonymous
2020-12-20T19:05:29+00:00

I finally had some success this morning utilizing a workaround that was developed with a lot input from a number of people.  I've created a step-by-step guide as to what I did to get my Sharper Image EC-WS115 5-Day weather forecast station up and running again after the server quit working back on November 30th.  If you use Windows, then this solution should work.  I just got it working this morning, so I haven't fully tested it yet to see if it automatically updates like it used to or if there are any bugs in the code.  If you're interested in taking a peak at the process (5 steps), then download the zip file containing all the files you will need to make it work.  The step-by-step guide is a filed titled 'Read Me.pdf'.  Thanks to all those who did the hard work by decompiling and writing new code in order to make it work.  The zip file can be downloaded here (just click on 'download' in the upper-left-hand corner):  

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yin1t3oqjnyxwe1/5-Day%20Weather%20Forecast%20Workaround.zip?dl=0

Best of luck and Merry Christmas!

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Anonymous
2021-01-01T14:40:14+00:00

Can anyone put a detailed process on how to get the weather station up and running.  I have downloaded the zip files, gone to Weatherbit and got my personal number.  But , I cannot find the file folders that I have to copy other files to.. please help me.  I want  to get my weather station back on line.  Thanks!

Good morning Michael, as Eric mentioned in another post, check the ReadMe.pdf file that has step-by-step instructions on where everything goes.  Here's also a link to a 27-minute video tutorial that steps through each step in detail.  Hope this helps.  Happy New Year!

https://vimeo.com/495872313/ca3d3d378e

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-12-23T12:21:42+00:00

    Thank you so much Casper3725!!!   Your directions were absolutely awesome and well detailed.  For the 9 php files to copy over, I just copied all and let it replace the index.php file.  Again, awesome directions!   Merry Christmas!!!!

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-23T05:02:53+00:00

    Yes, the agreement with Foreca has expired. However, please look at previous comments and you will find a solution.  Several people have posted that their weather station is back on line. I am waiting to get my tech savvy nephew to download what is needed. Good luck!

    I spent 2+ hours trying to decipher what the instructions were to get the 5 Day Forecast working again.  Whoever wrote the instructions didn't consider the possibility that a novice or even someone who's fairly good with computers like myself would be trying to get it working.  That's not to diminish the fact that someone generously took the time to write the code and come up with a solution.  However, it was only due to the fact that I was bullheaded about it made the difference and I was finally successful in getting it to work.  The temperatures and forecast populated nicely on my desktop, then I plugged in the two 5 Day Forecast Displays and after about 10-12 minutes the first day began to populate, then after about 2 more minutes, the 2nd day, and so on.

    I did want to ask how you got yours working with the USB on Windows 10?  I tried unsuccessfully awhile back and resorted to using my Windows 7 computer.  I hope you can get yours up and running.  If you have any specific questions, I may be able to help while it's fresh in my mind.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-12-23T01:46:34+00:00

    I followed step by step. Then BOOM thank you very much. Happy Holidays

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