Custom Weather Database 11/11/2008 - City Request Accepted (works with Manilla)

[conflipper]

Originally Posted by Retired Marine

I downloaded the latest city database file from the link in the first post, since this latest link doesn't work (for me), but now my main big city (Raleigh, NC) doesn't show correct high/low temps. Both are 32 degrees now. I added my local small town, and it shows somewhat OK high/low temps (compared to local forecasts), but the current temp is 32 (NOT).
I also don't get the pretty weather graphics for my location (Four Oaks, NC 27524), although accuweather has no problem with this zip in a browser.

Maybe the whole shebang could be pointed to another weather source, like weather.com.

What does it take to make a location work properly these days, anyway?

EDIT: Solved my problem with the latest link, and got the new database. Didn't fix the other issues, though. Bummer.

EDIT: Got a look at the new database, and my state capital isn't even in it. Used to be. I was using it for weather, since it was the closest to me, and it's raining there. The rain drops and the wiper are a pleasant surprise and almost make this whole experience worthwhile.

raleigh seems to be working fine for me, right now it is raining and the high is 68 and the low is 50. So i have it working on mine right now.

also what issue are you still having with it? you say you got it fixed? but let me know what issue you are having

What is your state capitol?

[guitardoc64]

Originally Posted by jpalmer

I have created an extensive database. it lists every city and zip code in the united states. Some zipcodes cover more than one city. Also, some (a lot) cities have more than one zipcode.

it can be found here.

Feel free to incorporate as much or as little as you'd like into your updated cities file.

jpalmer

Wow. That is extensive.

[conflipper]

Originally Posted by guitardoc64

Wow. That is extensive.

It really is a great list, thanks for all of your hard work on getting that going,

[Retired Marine]

Originally Posted by conflipper

raleigh seems to be working fine for me, right now it is raining and the high is 68 and the low is 50. So i have it working on mine right now.

Well, now that I reverted back to a previous city database file, everything is working fine now. Raleigh is working, as is Four Oaks. I probably didn't soft reset enough times. I mean, it is still early in the day, isn't it. I'm not yet firing on all cylinders. Just wait till I get fully revved up! You would be surprised what I can screw up when I really try!

[Simba7]

Trying to update my list but it's been giving me problems.

I just upgraded to the latest official Alltel ROM (WM6.1) and nothing's working. I had it working once, but I can't remember what I did. This is on a PPC6800 with HTC v2.1.

Oh, could you add Billings, MT (59101)?

[Retired Marine]

Originally Posted by Simba7

Trying to update my list but it's been giving me problems.

I just upgraded to the latest official Alltel ROM (WM6.1) and nothing's working. I had it working once, but I can't remember what I did. This is on a PPC6800 with HTC v2.1.

Oh, could you add Billings, MT (59101)?

I tried the official Alltel ROM, but didn't like it. Lot's of thing weren't to my liking, so I went back to my preferred cooked ROM and all is well with the world (at least my world).

As for adding your city to the database, copy the file to your computer and add it yourself. Save the file and copy it back to your phone, then soft reset. Worked for me finally, so maybe it'll work for you.

[jpalmer]

Originally Posted by conflipper

It really is a great list, thanks for all of your hard work on getting that going,

It's no probem. the entire list includes all 29,400 city/zipcode combinations in the united states.

yay! for post #2!

[guitardoc64]

Originally Posted by jpalmer

It's no probem. the entire list includes all 29,400 city/zipcode combinations in the united states.

yay! for post #2!

Where have you been hiding? That list is super complete, and basically eliminated my project of just doing the state of Louisiana! That's a ton of work!

[jpalmer]

Originally Posted by guitardoc64

Where have you been hiding? That list is super complete, and basically eliminated my project of just doing the state of Louisiana! That's a ton of work!

Hiding! thats where I was hiding :P

All kidding aside, I just recently (as in, the last week or so) got into modifying my phones. up until then, I was using a stock carrier rom for my apache (WM5 from alltel)

My apache screen is finally starting to die, and occasionally stops responding to touches. So in looking for replacements and upgrade models, I stumbled across the touch pro. in looking for info about the touch pro, I stumbled on ppckitchen/ppcgeeks. And voila, my life story in 3 minutes.

Sadly, I don't think I can hold out for the touch pro. I am expecting my 6800 any time now.

As for the database, it was fairly simple. I found a complete list of zip+4, city and state (and a bunch of extra info) from the US Census bureau. I downloaded it, and wrote a perl script to parse the needed information and format it into this database.

I'll keep the script handy though, because the usps and us census bureau says that on average, 5,000 zip codes change every year. so I expect I'll occasionally have to re-parse the data.

I'm just glad my first post could be something the community appreciates, since I appreciate being able to have a fairly inexpensive new hobby

[guitardoc64]

That is a great way to start out here! My thanks and welcome here. I can't believe you were running WM5 still. WM6 was ported to the Apache over a year ago by Helmi_c, and WM6.1 has been out for months. BTW, just a tip before you give up on the old Apache give the screen edge a good cleaning with the corner of a buisness card. The gap between the touchscreen will collect lint, dust, etc and raise havoc with the touch interface, and a simple cleaning out can work wonders.