amaWeatherStation

This custom PCB is designed to create a fully functional weather station with rich features and long battery life. It forms the core of a DIY weather station project that offers a detailed and highly customizable weather display.

Key Features and Functions:

• Weather Information: Displays real-time weather conditions, including current temperature (real and felt), pressure, humidity, rainfall, wind speed, gusts, and wind direction.
• Forecast Details: Shows detailed 3-day forecasts with graphs for wind, gust, pressure, temperature, humidity, rainfall, and snowfall.
• Hourly Updates: Displays hourly weather forecasts for the next 24 hours in 3-hour steps, providing detailed precipitation and temperature trends.
• Astronomical Data: Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset timings, along with moon phases and other relevant details.
• Energy-Efficient Design: Updates the e-paper display every 30 minutes, ensuring an 8–12-month battery life on a single charge.
• Integrated Charging Circuit: The PCB includes a charging setup compatible with any USB cable to recharge the 18650 battery.
• Versatility: Features an integrated UART chip, enabling users to reprogram the device for other purposes.

Technical Details:

• PCB Compatibility: Works with a 7" black/white or black/white/red e-paper display (and associated driver HAT) and a standard 18650 lithium-ion battery. Needs to be bought seperately!
• Connectivity: Powered by an ESP32 module, ensuring reliable Wi-Fi connection for data updates.
• Firmware: Custom-written firmware is freely available for download, making setup simple for users.
• Open Source Design: STL files for a compatible 3D-printed case are freely available, allowing users to print the enclosure themselves or use a 3D printing service.
• Additional Features: The PCB includes a button for manual reset, easy battery replacement, and a modular design for assembly.

What’s Included:

• Fully assembled and tested PCB.
• Integrated ESP32 module and charger circuitry.

What You’ll Need to Complete the Setup:

• A 7" e-paper display with a driver HAT.
• A standard 18650 lithium-ion battery.
• A 3D-printed case (files available for download).

Use Case: Once fully assembled, the weather station offers a stunning visual display of weather data on a high-contrast e-paper screen. Perfect for home use or hobbyists interested in weather monitoring, it’s a low-power solution with comprehensive forecasting capabilities.

Download Firmware and 3D-Case STL Files: Github Files Download Link