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|Description=Weather forecast data scraped from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology via WeatherZone - www.bom.gov.au and www.weatherzone.com.au.  For full features (e.g. radar) make sure you install the skin file you can find in the addon directory.  Contributed files for other skins welcome.
|Description=Weather forecast data scraped from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology via WeatherZone - www.bom.gov.au and www.weatherzone.com.au.  For full features (e.g. radar) make sure you install the skin file you can find in the addon directory.  Contributed files for other skins welcome.
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It looks like this (although usually with more rain clouds here in Melbourne!!):
It looks like this (although usually with more rain clouds here in Melbourne!!):


<img src="http://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/OzWeather%20Frodo.png">
<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/OzWeather%20Frodo%20With%20Rain.png">
 
<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/PlaybackRadar.png">
 


==== Instructions ====
==== Instructions ====
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If you get just the rain and no backgrounds on your radar, re-start XBMC and it will reload the skin & textures and the radar should come up ok.  Don't hammer the location/refresh button - it can take up to 30 seconds or so to update, and you can confuse it if you go too fast...
If you get just the rain and no backgrounds on your radar, re-start XBMC and it will reload the skin & textures and the radar should come up ok.  Don't hammer the location/refresh button - it can take up to 30 seconds or so to update, and you can confuse it if you go too fast...


If you are using an Apple TV with Crystalbuntu (or in general have issues with the radards and find messages about PIL or Pyhton Imaging Library in your debug log, the try running:
If you are using an Apple TV with Crystalbuntu (or in general have issues with the radars and find messages about PIL or Pyhton Imaging Library in your debug log, the try running:
[code]
[code]
sudo apt-get install python-imaging
sudo apt-get install python-imaging
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Looks like this:
Looks like this:


<img src="http://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/OzWeather%20Frodo%20With%20Rain.png">
<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/OzWeather%20Frodo%20With%20Rain.png">
 
Download the zip for Confluence in Gotham [https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Gotham%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Confluence%20720p).zip here].


Download the zip for Confluence in Frodo [http://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Frodo%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Confluence%20720p).zip here].
Download the zip for Confluence in Frodo [https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Frodo%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Confluence%20720p).zip here].


(alternate version if you want the ABC video to have a button rather than be in the side panel - contributed by Pan2 - [https://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/OzWeatherABCOnPage.zip here].
(alternate version if you want the ABC video to have a button rather than be in the side panel - contributed by Pan2 - [https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/OzWeatherABCOnPage.zip here].


Download the zip for Eden [http://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Eden%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Confluence%20720p).zip here].
Download the zip for Eden [https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Eden%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Confluence%20720p).zip here].


In this zip are three files (two only for Frodo), MyWeather.xml, DialogSeekBar.xml and (for Eden only) Font.xml - these much be copied to the 720p folder in your local Confluence installation folder.  Re-start XBMC after doing this so it reloads the skin files.
In this zip are three files (two only for Frodo), MyWeather.xml, DialogSeekBar.xml and (for Eden only) Font.xml - these much be copied to the 720p folder in your local Confluence installation folder.  Re-start XBMC after doing this so it reloads the skin files.
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Looks like this:
Looks like this:


<img src="http://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/PlaybackRadar.png">
<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/PlaybackRadar.png">
 
'''''Neon (Eden era)'''''
 
Contributed by forum user hastarin - thanks!  May need updating for Frodo/Gotham Neon.
 
Download the zip [https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Eden%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Neon%20720p).zip here].


'''''Neon'''''
'''''Aeon MQ5 (Gotham era)'''''


Contributed by forum user hastarin - thanks!
Contributed by forum user uksa007- thanks!
 
Download the zip [https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Gotham%20-%20Aeon%20MQ%205%20OZWeather%20skin.zip here].


Download the zip [http://bossanova808-xbmc-addons.googlecode.com/git/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Skin%20Files%20for%20OzWeather/Eden%20-%20Skin%20files%20for%20extended%20features%20(copy%20to%20Neon%20720p).zip here].


'''''Other Skins'''''
'''''Other Skins'''''
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  Contributions gratefully accepted - post them to the forum thread and I will add them here!
  Contributions gratefully accepted - post them to the forum thread and I will add them here!


=== Support ===
=== Support & Troubleshooting ===
 
If your radar does not work - check your debug log first!
 
If there are errors about 'no muodule found PIL' or similar, it means python image library (PIL) is not installed.  You can usually solve that with:
sudo apt-get install python-imaging
 
Also, check your radar code - is it exactly as the BOM one - i.e. '''IDR023''' or similar.  You must include the '''IDR''' part!  Does the URL in the debug llog load if you paste it in to a browser?


Any issues, please post them [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=116905 on the xbmc forum thread].
Any issues, please post them [http://forum.xbmc.org/showthread.php?t=116905 on the xbmc forum thread].

Revision as of 02:06, 24 July 2014

Oz Weather
http://mirrors.xbmc.org/addons/frodo/weather.ozweather/icon.png

See this add-on on the kodi.tv showcase

Author: Bossanova808
Website: link
Type: Weather information
Repo: Kodi.tv repo v20
Kodi.tv repo v19

License: GPL v2.0

Summary: Weather forecasting and radar images for Australia using Bureau of Meteorology data
Home icon grey.png   ▶ Add-ons ▶ Oz Weather
Attention talk.png Need help with this add-on? See here.

Weather forecast data scraped from the Australian Bureau of Meteorology via WeatherZone - www.bom.gov.au and www.weatherzone.com.au. For full features (e.g. radar) make sure you install the skin file you can find in the addon directory. Contributed files for other skins welcome.

Installing

This add-on is installed from the Add-on browser located in Kodi as follows:

  1. Settings
  2. Add-ons
  3. Install from repository
  4. Weather information
  5. Oz Weather
  6. Install

This Add On (for XBMC 11 (Eden), 12 (Frodo), and above) is based on Ronie's new default weather add on for XBMC.

Support, discussion, release notification:on the xbmc forum thread.

It has been adapted to source it's data from the BOM (Australian Bureau of Meteorology) - as this is really the only authoritative weather data in Australia.

Features

  • Live BOM radar maps
  • 7 Day Forecasts
  • Today's extended forecast
  • Direct access to 'ABC National Weather Update in 90 Seconds'
  • Mini weather when you pause video etc. if you want

It looks like this (although usually with more rain clouds here in Melbourne!!):

<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/OzWeather%20Frodo%20With%20Rain.png">

<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/PlaybackRadar.png">


Instructions

Go into Get More Add-Ons and choose Weather -> OzWeather... (Oz Weather is now in the official XBMC repo for Eden).

To Configure - First, go to XBMC settings->Weather and choose the OzWeather add on as your weather add on. In the add on settings you can add up to three locations - you do this using their postcode - it will prompt you with matching locations if more than one area uses that postcode.

If you enable the extended features (see skin changes required below!) - then you need to direct input the BOM radar codes for the radar's you want displayed. Go to the BOM site and find the radar you want, then check the url:

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml#skip

...the code you need to enter (precisely) is IDR023

...there is also a list of Radar IDs and what they are on the BOM site here. Note not all codes actually work all the time, as some radars are only in part time use. The main capital city ones work well, e.g. IDR023 above which is the Melbourne 128km loop, or try IDR00004 for a nice national radar.

List of radar codes from BOM site here.

Notes If you get just the rain and no backgrounds on your radar, re-start XBMC and it will reload the skin & textures and the radar should come up ok. Don't hammer the location/refresh button - it can take up to 30 seconds or so to update, and you can confuse it if you go too fast...

If you are using an Apple TV with Crystalbuntu (or in general have issues with the radars and find messages about PIL or Pyhton Imaging Library in your debug log, the try running: [code] sudo apt-get install python-imaging [/code]

Skin Changes

If you enable the long forecasts & radar, skin changes are needed. You just need to copy some files into yout skin/720p folder. Note this MIGHT break compatibility with other weather add ons, so best to back up the original files first if you're worried about this.

Confluence Looks like this:

<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/OzWeather%20Frodo%20With%20Rain.png">

Download the zip for Confluence in Gotham here.

Download the zip for Confluence in Frodo here.

(alternate version if you want the ABC video to have a button rather than be in the side panel - contributed by Pan2 - here.

Download the zip for Eden here.

In this zip are three files (two only for Frodo), MyWeather.xml, DialogSeekBar.xml and (for Eden only) Font.xml - these much be copied to the 720p folder in your local Confluence installation folder. Re-start XBMC after doing this so it reloads the skin files.

(If you are using openelec like me, you will find the system Confluence folder is not writeable, so I suggest you copy the system Confluence skin to your add ons directory, change the name in addon.xml, and start using your own modded Confluence!).

In the blade menu on the left you will also find a link to ABC's Weather in 90 Seconds video.

There is also an optional DialogSeekBar.xml that you can use if you want a mini forecast on your pause screen (shows radar map, current temp, predicted high, overnight low and tomorrow high).

Looks like this:

<img src="https://github.com/bossanova808/repository.bossanova808/raw/master/repository-downloads/Other%20Downloads/Screenshots/OzWeather/PlaybackRadar.png">

Neon (Eden era)

Contributed by forum user hastarin - thanks! May need updating for Frodo/Gotham Neon.

Download the zip here.

Aeon MQ5 (Gotham era)

Contributed by forum user uksa007- thanks!

Download the zip here.


Other Skins

Contributions gratefully accepted - post them to the forum thread and I will add them here!

Support & Troubleshooting

If your radar does not work - check your debug log first!

If there are errors about 'no muodule found PIL' or similar, it means python image library (PIL) is not installed. You can usually solve that with: sudo apt-get install python-imaging

Also, check your radar code - is it exactly as the BOM one - i.e. IDR023 or similar. You must include the IDR part! Does the URL in the debug llog load if you paste it in to a browser?

Any issues, please post them on the xbmc forum thread.