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**Author:** [@system](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-3d-paws/5 "2025-02-07T18:31:53Z")
We are so glad you joined us. 3D-PAWS A place for 3D-PAWS users to connect and discuss Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about … --- ## [Particle Version 49 Released](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-version-49-released/101)
**Author:** [@rjb](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/rjb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-version-49-released/101 "2026-08-25T17:35:32Z")
Major changes for Version 49. When the configuration file is read and if entry “aqs” is not found in the file; a configuration migration takes place. The .TXT files are read in and a new CONFIG.TXT file is written to … --- ## [More Complex Info Needed for "Helper\_functions Undefined"](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/more-complex-info-needed-for-helper-functions-undefined/100)
**Author:** [@mdwxman](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mdwxman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:20pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/more-complex-info-needed-for-helper-functions-undefined/100 "2026-07-08T17:20:59Z")
This has turned out to be more difficult than I initially considered! It seems clear that flashing the 3D PAWS software to the Pi by following the instructions fails with an Error 1 flag. Mindful that installing Python… --- ## [Helper\_functions undefined](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/helper-functions-undefined/99)
**Author:** [@mdwxman](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mdwxman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/helper-functions-undefined/99 "2026-07-03T19:59:57Z")
Continuing the discussion from Python Scripts for Additional Instruments: --- ## [Python Scripts for Additional Instruments](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/python-scripts-for-additional-instruments/46)
**Author:** [@leah.swinney](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/leah.swinney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2026, 1:26am UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/python-scripts-for-additional-instruments/46 "2026-07-03T01:26:56Z")
Hello! I am working with a colleague to build the 3D-PAWS Weather Station. So far, we have successfully gotten all the original sensors working. We’ve decided to add the additional stream gauge/storm surge instrument to… --- ## [My Harsh Environment: Sensor Replacement and Rotation;](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/my-harsh-environment-sensor-replacement-and-rotation/97)
**Author:** [@mdwxman](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mdwxman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/my-harsh-environment-sensor-replacement-and-rotation/97 "2026-05-06T20:56:51Z")
Just to let all of you know, my environment here in the upper Midwest (Minnesota and related states) has a widely-varying climate. Snow, rain, varying temperatures and humidity conditions all present a challenging envir… --- ## [New Station Maintenance and Operations Section on the Online Manual](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-station-maintenance-and-operations-section-on-the-online-manual/95)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-station-maintenance-and-operations-section-on-the-online-manual/95 "2026-05-04T17:12:13Z")
Hello 3D-PAWS users and abusers, Check out the new Station Maintenance and Operations section of the online manual by following this link: Station Maintenance and Operations | 3D-PAWS Manual Pages in This Section Sta… --- ## [Magnet location & assembly for rain gauge? Magnet specs?](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/magnet-location-assembly-for-rain-gauge-magnet-specs/94)
**Author:** [@mdwxman](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mdwxman)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/magnet-location-assembly-for-rain-gauge-magnet-specs/94 "2026-04-30T21:52:40Z")
I’m trying to find a source for the magnet(s) for the rain gauge and its location in the rain gauge. Aside from the “1/8 inch by 1/16 inch, diametrically aligned” note here I cannot find instructions for magnet’s placem… --- ## [Introduction and question re: missing funnel rim](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/introduction-and-question-re-missing-funnel-rim/87)
**Author:** [@mdwxman](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mdwxman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 2:02pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/introduction-and-question-re-missing-funnel-rim/87 "2026-04-27T14:02:05Z")
I’m using a Bambu Labs H2D. I’ve reviewed all the preset choices for the H2D for ASA filament. If anyone would like the two Bambu files, please ask. I’d be happy to share them with you to save you the hours spent to s… --- ## [Missing rain gauge funnel rim?](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/missing-rain-gauge-funnel-rim/88)
**Author:** [@mdwxman](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mdwxman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 7:53pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/missing-rain-gauge-funnel-rim/88 "2026-04-21T19:53:53Z")
I have searched the assembly instructions and all the references throughout the manual but I can’t find a .3ml file to print the large rim for the rain gauge funnel. Did I miss something or is it in one of the .stl form… --- ## [Particle Boron Version 47 Released](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-boron-version-47-released/83)
**Author:** [@rjb](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/rjb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 10:44pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-boron-version-47-released/83 "2026-03-26T22:44:53Z")
SEE https://github.com/3d-paws/3D-PAWS-Particle-FullStation Version 47 Released on 2026-03-24 Rain Total Changes Modified EEPROM\_UpdateRainTotals() to only update eeprom on change Added a main loop rollover check th… --- ## [\[ANNOUNCEMENT\] Video Tutorial](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/announcement-video-tutorial/76)
**Author:** [@rebeccaz](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/rebeccaz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2026, 8:22pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/announcement-video-tutorial/76 "2026-03-10T20:22:48Z")
A video walk-through has been uploaded to the CHORDS Data Downloader script on GitHub. This is the API-based data download method. A PC-specific walkthrough is provided for anyone who has been encountering issues in sett… --- ## [New Troubleshooting Guide for the Particle Data Logger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-troubleshooting-guide-for-the-particle-data-logger/75)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 12:48am UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-troubleshooting-guide-for-the-particle-data-logger/75 "2026-02-06T00:48:34Z")
Hello everyone, We recently came up with a new troubleshooting guide for the particle data logger. Please use this guide to navigate any challenges you might be seeing with power, sensors, or connectivity. It is being d… --- ## [Particle Boron Version 43 Released](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-boron-version-43-released/74)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-boron-version-43-released/74 "2026-01-29T20:34:46Z")
SEE GitHub - 3d-paws/3D-PAWS-Particle-FullStation Release Notes Mean Sea Level Pressure with SETELEV:XXXX DoAction Added support for Evapotranspiration with SPLite 2 Pyranometer from Kipp&Zonen Added RTC to INFO … --- ## [New Support for Soil Moisture Sensors](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-support-for-soil-moisture-sensors/73)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2026, 8:31pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-support-for-soil-moisture-sensors/73 "2026-01-29T20:31:33Z")
Hello everyone, Please checkout the new support for Tinovi Soil moisture and temperature sensors: Soil Moisture and Temperature | 3D-PAWS Manual I also want others to know you can use the A4/A5 pins with raw voltage se… --- ## [Particle Boron/Argon/Muon Full Station Code Version 40 Released](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-boron-argon-muon-full-station-code-version-40-released/69)
**Author:** [@rjb](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/rjb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 11:19pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/particle-boron-argon-muon-full-station-code-version-40-released/69 "2025-09-16T23:19:11Z")
Version 40 Released on 2025-09-11 SEE https://github.com/3d-paws/3D-PAWS-Particle-FullStation Added support for (M-SoM) aka Muon boards Added TMP117 support for Muon built in Temperature sensor Reports as pmts = Part… --- ## [Existing RaspPi image or start from scratch (on RaspPi 4)](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/existing-rasppi-image-or-start-from-scratch-on-rasppi-4/68)
**Author:** [@alohaglide](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/alohaglide)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 3:24pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/existing-rasppi-image-or-start-from-scratch-on-rasppi-4/68 "2025-07-28T15:24:56Z")
Looking to start building a station. Would it be wiser to use the existing (a little out of date) Raspberry Pi image or to start from scratch with Bookworm? I dabbled a bit with the existing image and it feels like the… --- ## [Parts List Missing Parts](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/parts-list-missing-parts/64)
**Author:** [@mtuftedal](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/mtuftedal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 5:55pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/parts-list-missing-parts/64 "2025-05-20T17:55:24Z")
I’ve been ordering parts to put together a station for an intern this summer. I’ve noticed that the parts ordering list is missing some materials and links between pages do not match items needed. For example, below, so… --- ## [Which sensor will replace the adafruit SI1145 Digital UV Index](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/which-sensor-will-replace-the-adafruit-si1145-digital-uv-index/59)
**Author:** [@leah.swinney](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/leah.swinney)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/which-sensor-will-replace-the-adafruit-si1145-digital-uv-index/59 "2025-04-29T17:01:55Z")
Hello, I noticed the Adafruit UV sensor is no longer available for purchase. Which sensor will replace the UV sensor? Best, Leah --- ## [It seems that the link for the Flexible Qwiic Cable - 50mm is incorrect](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/it-seems-that-the-link-for-the-flexible-qwiic-cable-50mm-is-incorrect/62)
**Author:** [@Jongsun](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/Jongsun)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/it-seems-that-the-link-for-the-flexible-qwiic-cable-50mm-is-incorrect/62 "2025-04-28T16:00:49Z")
In the “Materials and Tool” Excel file, under the “3DPAWS parts list” tab, the link provided for “Flexible Qwiic Cable - 50mm” is: (https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/SparkFun/CAB-24012?qs=dbcCsuKDzFUl2PUgwx4avA%3D%3… --- ## [New 3rd Party SIM Setup and Configuration Guide](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-3rd-party-sim-setup-and-configuration-guide/60)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-3rd-party-sim-setup-and-configuration-guide/60 "2025-04-25T22:04:10Z")
Hello everyone! Our team recently created a 3rd party sim support guide that you can check out here: 3rd Party SIM Setup and Configuration Guide Hope this helps bring connectivity wherever you are lacking! --- ## [Where is the information on which sensors and power chords to purchase?](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/where-is-the-information-on-which-sensors-and-power-chords-to-purchase/55)
**Author:** [@ksmiller](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/ksmiller)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 6:48am UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/where-is-the-information-on-which-sensors-and-power-chords-to-purchase/55 "2025-03-21T06:48:00Z")
Hello, I may just be missing it, however I cannot seem to find a section on the website or manual on which sensors to purchase. I just see in the system cost section: Data Logger, SD card, and power cable $50/site M… --- ## [Do we need the particle data logger?](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/do-we-need-the-particle-data-logger/51)
**Author:** [@leah.swinney](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/leah.swinney)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 6:17pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/do-we-need-the-particle-data-logger/51 "2025-03-04T18:17:11Z")
Hello! If we use the weather station as a demo in our observatory, do we need the particle data logger? or can we use the power supply battery and the raspberry pi to collect data? --- ## [Discourse User Name Settings](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/discourse-user-name-settings/42)
**Author:** [@gpacheco](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/gpacheco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/discourse-user-name-settings/42 "2025-02-07T14:28:02Z")
Hi all, please add a display name to your user account to help us know who you are. To add your display name, follow these instructions: Click on the top right circle button with initial to open the drop down menu The… --- ## [Swivel water intrusion](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/swivel-water-intrusion/18)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 11:42pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/swivel-water-intrusion/18 "2025-02-05T23:42:20Z")
We noticed a lot of water intrusion when using swivels for the upper instruments (anemometer, wind vane, and light sensor). This inevitably led to corrosion to the connectors. So we’ve decided to create 3 solutions. Re… --- ## [New online manual](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-online-manual/16)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 11:03pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/new-online-manual/16 "2025-02-05T23:03:57Z")
We got a makeover on our online manual. Check it out and let us know what you think! --- ## [Welcome to the 3D-PAWS User Forum](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-3d-paws-user-forum/15)
**Author:** [@wnicewonger](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/u/wnicewonger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 10:54pm UTC](https://3dpaws.discourse.group/t/welcome-to-the-3d-paws-user-forum/15 "2025-02-05T22:54:49Z")
Welcome to the 3D-PAWS Community! We’re excited to bring together weather enthusiasts, scientists, and innovators who are passionate about low-cost, accessible meteorological monitoring. Our forum is dedicated to the 3D…