I am hoping someone may have the ability to scan the front and top of a utility gas meter that looks like the one above.

I would like the use this scan to model a front cover similar to the one shown in this link below, but suited for this type of meter.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4845512

The purpose of this project is to hold a esp32 board to get consistent meter readings and feed them into home assistant. Here is the project below.

https://github.com/jomjol/AI-on-the-edge-device

Any help would be appreciated.

  • doctorcrimson@lemmy.todayEnglish
    113·
    1 year ago

    So to clarify you’re only trying to attach something to the outside of the meter? Because from the post it comes off as you wanting to change out part of the casing for something custom. Either way, I think this project is not worth the trouble unless you get permission from the owners of the meter, this is not the sort of waters we want to test.

    • RubberElectrons@lemmy.worldEnglish
      71·
      1 year ago

      It’s difficult to conclude he meant anything but that. You are more worried about the opinion of your gas company than the rest of us are, and that’s fine.

      You’ve made your point, now please hush while the rest of us live more exciting lives.

      • doctorcrimson@lemmy.todayEnglish
        19·
        1 year ago

        I don’t give a fuck what the gas company thinks, but the laws are very clear about this. Why would I be happy watching one of our own commit self harm? Also, they still haven’t clarified that, so it’s easy to conclude he meant something completely different than what YOU are assuming.

        • RubberElectrons@lemmy.worldEnglish
          61·
          1 year ago

          A esp32 board is a micro-board with a camera on it, it along with the proper software will allow to see and read the digits on a dial and send them to home assistant.

          Think of it like holding a camera with your hands and taking a picture of your meter readings.

          Are you serious?