> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/wind-vane.md). # Wind Vane Assembly guide for the wind vane, including magnetic encoder setup and alignment. ### How the Sensor Works The wind vane uses the [**AS5600**](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8m0zBGUlcEmwGa42xqODvVKy_ajvcer/view?usp=sharing) magnetic encoder to measure the angular position of the vane as it aligns with wind flow. Direction is sampled every second and combined with wind speed data to form vectors. These vectors are averaged over 60 seconds to calculate the mean wind direction, while the peak gust direction is determined by averaging the three vectors corresponding to the highest 3-second wind speed period. ### Instruction Slides for Assembling the Wind Vane {% hint style="info" %} We recently updated the threaded shaft assemblies for the anemometer and wind vane. The new design adds a 12 mm nylon M6 set screw to improve the durability of the anemometer hub and wind vane rotor. Use the latest 3D-printed parts from the [GitHub print files page](https://github.com/3d-paws/3D-PAWS-Print-Files). {% endhint %} {% embed url="" %} ### Aligning the Wind Vane to North (0°) Follow the directions at the bottom of "Testing the Sensors" to align the pointer to North (0°) {% content-ref url="/pages/HiggTiSMUVo7rbZde5hE" %} [Testing the Sensors](/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/testing-the-sensors.md) {% endcontent-ref %} ### Tutorial Videos for Assembling the Wind Vane This video playlist demonstrates the entire assembly of the instrument. You can toggle between assembly videos using the "fast forward" and "rewind" buttons. {% embed url="" %} --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/wind-vane.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.