This forum section covers practical questions and solutions from GraphWeather station operators. Topics range from initial station setup and configuration through advanced template customisation, plugin development, and multi-station deployments. The most common threads involve FTP publishing troubleshooting, template variable formatting, sensor compatibility questions, and cron scheduling for automated uploads.

Common Solutions

The most frequently referenced solutions across all community discussions:

• FTP connection fails: Switch to passive mode, verify credentials, check firewall rules. See FTP Publishing Guide.
• Template variables not updating: Confirm upload interval, check file write permissions, verify variable names against the reference. See Templates and Variables.
• Sensor readings seem wrong: Compare against nearest airport METAR, check for drift, verify siting. See Station Data Sanity Checks.
• Images not refreshing in browser: Implement cache-busting query parameters on image URLs. See Image Refresh and Caching.
• Station disconnects intermittently: Check USB power management settings, try a powered USB hub, verify cable integrity.