CloudWatcher Environmental Chamber & Anti-Bird Spikes
A community-designed upgrade for older CloudWatcher external sensor modules.
This community design, created by CloudWatcher user William B., improves the protection and airflow around the external temperature, humidity and pressure sensor used on older CloudWatcher models.
The design was developed after more than a year of real-world testing and addresses issues such as water ingress, insect contamination and solar heating while also adding an optional anti-bird spike platform.
William generously shared the design with the CloudWatcher community, and we are pleased to make the files available here.
Compatibility
Designed for older CloudWatcher external sensor modules (v1/v2).
Compatibility with current heatsink-based sensor assemblies has not been verified.
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Features
- Improved airflow around the environmental sensor.
- Reduced water ingress.
- Better temperature stability.
- Protection against insects.
- Optional anti-bird spikes.
- Proven in real outdoor operation.
Download STL Files
Printing recommendations
- Material ABS recommended
- Supports No
- Layer height Fine
- Infill ≈60%
- Nozzle 0.4 mm
Credits
Designed and field-tested by William B.
Shared with the CloudWatcher community.
Published here with permission.
Licence
All files are provided free of charge for personal and non-commercial use. Please review the full license before downloading.
Project Background
This environmental chamber was designed by William B. after extensive real-world testing of older CloudWatcher environmental sensor chambers. The project addresses issues such as water ingress, insect contamination and temperature stability, and was generously shared with the CloudWatcher community.
The original discussion, development notes and community feedback are available in the Lunaticoastro Community Forum (forum account required).