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
    2021-01-08T23:33:37+00:00

    I'll second that (paypal)!  It actually runs better than it did before.  Hat's off gentlemen!!  MM1975?  Get a switched USB piece to help you resolve the transmitter issue.  I still have the problem but switching the power off to the port is a lot easier than unplugging and plugging the transmitter.  Still a nuisance but better!     

    Sounds much better than what I've been doing.... I'll probably give it a try.  Thanks for the tip!

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-01-08T18:35:46+00:00

    Casper The Friendly Weather Station Fixer and His Friends deserve a lot more than kudos. I'd be happy to PayPal a few bucks to those who've helped us get this orphaned little device back in business. 

    (I'm one of those guys who'd rather make it work than toss it, which is why I have a 20-year-old VCR at the repair shop right now.)

    I'd throw in even more $$ if there's a fix for having to unplug and reconnect the USB transmitter whenever the Win10 PC is cold-booted or warm-restarted (but NOT when awakened from Hibernation). I think it had the same problem with Win8.1, if I recall. 

    It does seem to like being on a USB 2.0 port connected directly to the motherboard, not a powered or unpowered external hub. Even then, I still need to disconnect/reconnect after boot or restart. 

    Thank you very much for the kind comments!  It was a group effort and a culmination of a lot of trial and error for sure.  I agree on the USB transmitter issue too - I'd love to solve that one next!!  Anyway, thanks again and have a nice weekend!

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-01-01T14:37:01+00:00

    Thank you Eric!  I'm glad you were able to get your unit back up and running.  Thank you as well for your help a few years ago when we first ran into trouble with the data provider.  Happy New Year!!  Scott

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