Inaccurate Readings and Sporadic Data Retrieval from LaCrosse Sensors using OpenMqtt with ESP32 and CC1101

[JonasHe46]

Description:

I'm encountering issues while attempting to read data from LaCrosse sensors using OpenMqtt in conjunction with an ESP32 and the CC1101 transceiver module. The specific problems I'm facing are as follows:

1. Inaccurate Readings from Windsensor:
   The windsensor intermittently provides accurate readings, but often reports values with a consistent offset of approximately 100 degrees. This deviation from the expected values is significant and affects the reliability of the data obtained from the sensor.

2. Sporadic Data Retrieval:
   The data retrieval from the LaCrosse sensors appears to be inconsistent. The sensor connected to the setup retrieves data less frequently compared to a weather station located in close proximity. This sporadic behavior undermines the reliability and real-time nature of the sensor data.

Steps to Reproduce:

1. Set up an ESP32 with OMG_rtl_433_ESP and the CC1101 transceiver module.
2. Wait until OpenMqtt retrieves readings from the LaCrosse sensors.
3. Monitor the readings obtained from the windsensor and compare them with expected values.
4. Observe the frequency of data retrieval from the LaCrosse sensors and compare it with nearby weather stations.

Expected Behavior:

The readings obtained from the windsensor should closely match the expected values without a consistent offset.
Data retrieval from LaCrosse sensors should be consistent and in line with the sampling frequency expected for real-time monitoring applications.

Actual Behavior:

The windsensor readings consistently exhibit an offset of around 100 degrees.
Data retrieval from LaCrosse sensors is sporadic, occurring less frequently than expected.
Additional Information:

Hardware Configuration:

ESP32, CC1101 transceiver module.

Software Setup:

OMG_rtl_433_ESP for interfacing with sensors.

Other Observations:

Weather station located nearby retrieves data more frequently and without significant deviations.

Proposed Solution:

Investigate and address the source of the offset in windsensor readings.
Improve the reliability and consistency of data retrieval from LaCrosse sensors.
This issue significantly impacts the usability of the system for monitoring purposes and requires attention to ensure accurate and reliable sensor data. Any insights or assistance in resolving these issues would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You :-)

[NorthernMan54]

With using this, please keep in mind that signal reception results have about 1/2 the range or less of purpose built devices like your weather station. I also found that vertical antenna orientation produced slightly better results.

I also have lacrosse devices in my setup, and to resolve the range issues I deployed multiple OMG devices ( on Lilgygo boards to avoid soldering ).

For the data issue around the wind, it could be a sensor issue, where it sends the occasional bad data where the weather station filters out or ????

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