# 3D-PAWS Manual ## English - [3D-Printed Automatic Weather Station (3D-PAWS)](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/3d-printed-automatic-weather-station-3d-paws.md): The 3D-PAWS Manual provides guidance for building, deploying, and operating 3D-Printed Automatic Weather Stations using modular hardware and open-source electronics. - [System Cost and Benefits](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/3d-printed-automatic-weather-station-3d-paws/system-cost-and-benefits.md): Cost estimates, deployment benefits, and project goals for low-cost 3D-PAWS stations. - [Testing and Data Validation](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/3d-printed-automatic-weather-station-3d-paws/testing-and-data-validation.md): Field and lab evaluation results comparing 3D-PAWS sensors with calibrated reference instruments. - [Terms of Use](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/3d-printed-automatic-weather-station-3d-paws/terms-of-use.md): Licensing terms for 3D-PAWS software, hardware, print files, and documentation. - [Building 3D-PAWS](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws.md): Overview of station assembly, power options, framing, and the step-by-step build sections for 3D-PAWS. - [Getting Started](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started.md): Overview of the preparation steps, resources, and core guidance needed before building and deploying a 3D-PAWS station. - [3D-PAWS Build and Deployment Roadmap](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/3d-paws-build-and-deployment-roadmap.md): End-to-end roadmap for preparing, building, deploying, and maintaining a 3D-PAWS station. - [3D-PAWS User Forum](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/3d-paws-user-forum.md): Community forum for asking questions, sharing deployment experience, and collaborating with other 3D-PAWS builders. - [3D-Printing Components](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/3d-printing-components.md): Guidance for downloading print files, choosing filament, and preparing 3D-printed parts for reliable station assembly. - [Materials and Tools](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/materials-and-tools.md): Spreadsheet of required tools, non-printed parts, and sensor-specific materials for 3D-PAWS builds. - [Cables and Connector Systems](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/cables-and-connector-systems.md): Guide to cable types, connector compatibility, cable routing, and common wiring mistakes when assembling 3D-PAWS systems. - [Glossary of Terms](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/getting-started/glossary-of-terms.md) - [Building the Core Instruments](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments.md): Assembly overview for the core 3D-PAWS instruments, including the rain gauge, anemometer, wind vane, and radiation shield. - [Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/tipping-bucket-rain-gauge.md): Build and calibration guide for the tipping bucket rain gauge, including sensor setup, funnel rim sizing, and screening. - [Anemometer](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/anemometer.md): Assembly guide for the anemometer, including Hall effect sensor setup and wind speed measurement basics. - [Wind Vane](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/wind-vane.md): Assembly guide for the wind vane, including magnetic encoder setup and alignment. - [Radiation Shield](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/radiation-shield.md): Assembly and wiring guide for the radiation shield and its temperature, humidity, and pressure sensors. - [Testing the Sensors](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/building-the-core-instruments/testing-the-sensors.md): Guide to verifying 3D-PAWS sensors on a Raspberry Pi before field installation and deployment. - [Adding Additional Instruments](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments.md): Guides for adding optional sensors for water level, snow, soil, air quality, and radiant heat monitoring. - [Stream/Storm Surge Gauge](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments/stream-storm-surge-gauge.md): Build guide for an ultrasonic water level sensor, including frame setup and boom length guidance. - [Snow Gauge](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments/snow-gauge.md): Build guide for a non-contact snow depth sensor using ultrasonic and temperature compensation. - [Air Quality](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments/air-quality.md): Build guide for a particulate matter sensor with PM2.5 monitoring and higher-power station requirements. - [Black Globe](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments/black-globe.md): Build guide for a globe temperature sensor used to estimate radiant heat exposure and WBGT. - [Soil Moisture and Temperature](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments/soil-moisture-and-temperature.md): Guide to adding soil moisture and temperature sensors for single-depth or multi-depth subsurface monitoring. - [Light Sensor](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/adding-additional-instruments/light-sensor.md) - [Setting Up the Data Logger](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/setting-up-the-data-logger.md): Compare Particle, Raspberry Pi, and Feather data logger options by connectivity, power use, and deployment needs. - [Particle IoT](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/setting-up-the-data-logger/particle-iot.md): Guide to using Particle Boron and Argon boards as 3D-PAWS data loggers for local storage and cloud-connected deployments. - [Raspberry Pi](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/setting-up-the-data-logger/raspberry-pi.md): Guide to using a Raspberry Pi as a 3D-PAWS data logger for flexible deployments with local logging and optional remote connectivity. - [Adafruit Feather M0](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/setting-up-the-data-logger/adafruit-feather-m0.md): Guide to using Adafruit Feather M0 boards for low-power 3D-PAWS deployments with WiFi, LoRa, or local SD logging. - [Arduino MKR](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/setting-up-the-data-logger/arduino-mkr.md): Guide to using Arduino MKR boards as low-power 3D-PAWS data loggers with local SD storage and optional cellular transmission. - [Solar Power](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/solar-power.md): Guidance for sizing, placing, and mounting solar power systems for Particle, Feather, and Raspberry Pi stations. - [Pre-Assemble the Weather Station](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/building-3d-paws/pre-assemble-the-weather-station.md): Guide to assembling, testing, and preparing a 3D-PAWS station for transport before field deployment. - [Deploying 3D-PAWS](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/deploying-3d-paws.md): Guide to field deployment, covering site checks, station installation, system verification, and deployment documentation. - [Site Selection](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/deploying-3d-paws/site-selection.md): Guidance for choosing a deployment site with representative exposure, safe access, and minimal measurement interference. - [Field Installation and Deployment](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/deploying-3d-paws/field-installation-and-deployment.md): Guide to installing a 3D-PAWS station in the field, checking instrument placement and system operation, and recording post-installation details. - [Wind Vane Alignment](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/deploying-3d-paws/wind-vane-alignment.md): Instructions for aligning the wind vane to true north using solar noon or a compass with magnetic declination. - [Station Metadata](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/deploying-3d-paws/station-metadata.md): Guide to recording post-installation metadata, site conditions, and station configuration for long-term data quality and traceability. - [Accessing the Data](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/accessing-the-data.md): Guidance for accessing 3D-PAWS data through CHORDS and Grafana, including data flow, verification, and basic troubleshooting. - [CHORDS](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/accessing-the-data/chords.md): Cloud-Hosted Realtime Data Services for the Geosciences - [Particle / CHORDS Integrations](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/accessing-the-data/particle-chords-integrations.md): Detailed walkthrough on how to send your data from the Particle Cloud to CHORDS - [Grafana](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/accessing-the-data/grafana.md): Guide to using Grafana with CHORDS to build dashboards, explore time-series data, and monitor 3D-PAWS observations. - [Station Maintenance and Operations](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/station-maintenance-and-operations.md): Guidance for maintaining 3D-PAWS stations, troubleshooting issues, planning component replacement, and managing station assets over time. - [Station Maintenance](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/station-maintenance-and-operations/station-maintenance.md): Routine inspection, cleaning, and system checks to keep 3D-PAWS stations operating reliably and producing high-quality data. - [Troubleshooting](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/station-maintenance-and-operations/troubleshooting.md): Guide to diagnosing common 3D-PAWS issues with power, connectivity, sensor performance, and data transmission. - [Sensor Lifecycle Planning](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/station-maintenance-and-operations/sensor-lifecycle-planning.md): Recommended replacement intervals and maintenance planning for sensors, power systems, and data loggers. - [Asset Management](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/station-maintenance-and-operations/asset-management.md): Guidance for tracking station records, maintenance history, components, and inventory across a 3D-PAWS network. - [Other 3D-PAWS Resources](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/other-3d-paws-resources.md): Other online resources for 3D-PAWS - [3D-PAWS Station Variants](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/other-3d-paws-resources/3d-paws-station-variants.md): Overview of specialized 3D-PAWS station configurations for rainfall-focused, wind-enabled, and rapid deployment use cases. - [Sensor Datasheets](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/other-3d-paws-resources/sensor-datasheets.md): Reference PDFs for 3D-PAWS sensors used in building, wiring, testing, and troubleshooting. - [3D-Printer Maintenance](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/other-3d-paws-resources/3d-printer-maintenance.md): Maintenance checklist, official Bambu Lab references, and care tips for reliable 3D-PAWS part printing. - [Previous Manual Versions](https://3dpaws.comet.ucar.edu/other-3d-paws-resources/previous-manual-versions.md): Archived 3D-PAWS manuals for older station designs, cable standards, and legacy build references. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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