Sensor compatibility & power consumption - Breezedude/breezedudeWindSensor GitHub Wiki
Compatibility
I you want to upgrade firmware, always check compatibility with sensor firmware first. If in doubt, upgrade both.
This table shows tested combinations, that are recommended for new builds
| Sensor | recommended Sensor firmware | recommended Breezedude firmwareª |
|---|---|---|
| WS80 | 1.2.8 | V0.6 |
| WS85 | 1.1.4 | V0.6 |
| WS85 UART | 1.1.7 | latest |
| WS90 | WS80 1.2.8 | V0.6 |
| Davis 6410 | - | V0.6 |
ª These combinations have been long term tested to work reliable. Newer firmware should work as well, but will not provide any advantage or additional features.
Power consumption comparison
(mods according to wiki, avg data, indoor, no solar, 40/300sec interval)
| Sensor (Firmware) | avg power Sensor only | avg whole system | Breezedude compatible | Breezedude min. firmware version | Breezedude firmware of measurement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WS80 (1.2.8) | 1.05 mA | ✅ | V0.5 | ||
| WS80 (1.2.9) | 12.25 ¹ mA | - | ❌ | - | |
| WS80 (1.3.1) | 12.25 ¹ mA | - | ❌ | - | |
| WS80 (1.3.2)³ | 12.25 ¹ mA | - | ❌ | - | |
| WS85 (1.0.9) | 0.90 mA | 1.2 mA | ✅ | V0.5 | V0.7 |
| WS85 (1.1.2) | 0.76 mA | ✅ | V0.5 | ||
| WS85 (1.1.4) | ❓ | not tested | |||
| WS85 UART (1.1.5) | ✅ | V0.6 | |||
| WS85 UART (1.1.7) | 297 µA | 980 µA | ✅ | V0.6 | V0.7 |
| Davis 6410 | 1µC/pulse | 460 µA | ✅ | V0.5 | V0.7 |
¹ WS80 1.2.9, 1.3.1 and 1.3.2 Firmware with UART mod does not switch to deepsleep, therefore the power consumption is very high.
² Breezedude switches off power supply of direction sensor if not in use. Overall sensor power consumption is neglectable low.
³ WS80 UART-debug mode was removed. only $WSDAT message is send.