Ewelme Technology
This section of the web site contains articles and pictures relating to a number of pursued technological interests. Since most of these are based around our location in Ewelme, may be of interest to both local residents as well as our more remote visitors.
Ewelme Weather
This page displays a high definition weather chart
derived from a computerized weather station installed in the
garden. It shows up to 28 days of graphical information
relating to aspects of local weather measurements as well as
variations of inside temperature and humidity.
Ewelme Solar Power
A description and discussion about the installation of
a Solar Power system, generating electricity locally as well as
its export to the National Grid.
Ewelme Astronomy
A collection of pages containing pictures and explanations
relating to observations made from the garden 'observatory'.
This section is dynamic, in that it will expand as and when new
or improved pictures become available.
Ewelme Wireless Broadband
An illustrated article about involvement in providing
wireless based internet access to more than 12 households in
Ewelme.
3G in Ewelme
A discussion document about using 'mobile broadband'
within the village, with hopefully some helpful advice on how to
overcome some of the initial connection difficulties.
Beginner's Guide to Broadband
A question and answer guide to what options are
available (or not!) in a rural village.
4G v Cable
Wireless broadband is getting faster and cable
broadband is on its way. This page discusses ways of measuring
the speed of either.
Ewelme Camera
Live WebCam pictures of the current weather and an ability, if the
required 'control' is downloaded, to remotely control it's
position.
Barometers
A section about a hobby of collection, renovation and sale
of mercury banjo and stick barometers.