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
    2021-02-14T22:48:04+00:00

    Hello THGDriver,

    Here is a post I did back in December that can help you get it running again.  Hope this helps:

    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-righthand corner):  

    https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4qb3z3ji6esn1w2/AACzBPS0SO5ulXmx87c0oRJqa?dl=0

    Best of luck and Merry Christmas!

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-02-14T00:38:38+00:00

    As for the USB driver, after trying various ports on my Win10, I was able to clear the error from the transmitter in the Device Manager. I just get the error on the screen that is cleared after the plug-unplug following a boot. 

    I get that same error too.  I have never been able to find a work around for it, unfortunately.  There have been some tips posted on this thread to help minimize the frustration, but no definitive solution.  Some have reported no issue at all, which leads me to believe there must something out there that works.  I'll keep trying...  Thanks, and have a good weekend.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-14T00:36:14+00:00

    Hi Casper3725

    Thanks for posting this work around.

    I was giving up using this weather station that I liked so much for 10 years then I saw your article a few weeks ago...

    It works perfectly after following every steps in the document.

    I just had to change some write accesses to files but other than that it's perfect.

    I can have back my local weather forecast in California as well as any city in Europe (I have not tried Asia and Australia, but see no reason why it would not work)

    Thanks again for finding/creating this workaround.

    It's pure genius.

    Take care,

    MarQue1973

    Thank you MarQue1973, I appreciate the kind comments.  I'm glad you were able to get it working again!  Have a nice weekend!

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