
| Type | Spare Parts |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tom van der Vaart |
| Location | Nepal |
| Environment | Himalayas |
| Status | Deployed |
| Verified by | Field Ready |
| Years | 2018 |
| Made | Yes |
| Tools | 3D Printer |
| Cost | USD7.30 |
The Weather Station Connector is a 3D printed spare part designed to replace a damaged or missing connector on a weather station. The connector is 3D printed using ABS plastic filament, chosen for its strength and durability in an outdoor-use component that may be exposed to weather conditions over time.

| Design files | https://www.appropedia.org/File:EE005_Eng_Dwg.zip |
|---|---|
| Schematics | https://www.appropedia.org/File:EE005_CAD.zip |
| Hardware license | CERN-OHL-S |
| Certifications | Verify |
| More Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Author Code | DS015 |
| Documentation License | CC-BY-4.0 |
| Open Hardware License | CERN |
| OSHWA Certification | February 25, 2020 |
| OSHWA UID | US000230 |
| Start Date (Development) | February 16, 2018 |
| End Date (Development) | February 16, 2018 |
| Designer | Tom van der Vaart |
| Maker | Tom van der Vaart |
| Main Materials | ABS Plastic |
Levels are identified based on this reference: Field Ready Readiness Levels
| Readiness Criteria | Level |
|---|---|
| Field Readiness | 5 |
| Maker Readiness | 3 |
| User Readiness | 4 |
| Tech Readiness | 5 |
| Risk Readiness | 4 |
Open the file using slicing software and prepare for 3D printing. Use the printing settings below (settings may need adjustment depending on the specific 3D printer brand and filament manufacturer used).

| Setting | Value |
|---|---|
| Layer Height | 0.20 mm |
| Line Width | 0.35 mm |
| Wall Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Top/Bottom Thickness | 1.0 mm |
| Infill Density | 99% |
| Infill Pattern | Strong 3D |
| Printing Temperature | 240 °C |
| Build Plate Temperature | 80 °C |
| Flow | 100% |
| Retraction | Enabled, 6.5 mm distance, 25 mm/s speed |
| Print Speed | 60 mm/s |
| Print Cooling | Enabled, 5% fan speed |
| Support | Yes — touching buildplate, 60° overhang angle |
| Build Plate Adhesion | Brim |
Field Ready develops manuals to support both the fabrication and safe use of its products. A maker manual provides step-by-step instructions for replicating the design, including materials, tools, and assembly guidance, so that makers in different locations can build the product accurately and consistently. A user manual, where applicable, explains how to properly set up, use, and maintain the product once it is built, helping ensure it performs safely and as intended for the end user. Together, these manuals make the design accessible to both fabricators and the people who ultimately rely on the product.
| Authors | Charles Vincent Barrete |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Field Ready |
| Cite as | Charles Vincent Barrete (2026). "Weather Station Connector". Appropedia. Retrieved October 3, 2026. |