How to Make a Small Desk Clock With Weather Station

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Hi beloved readers in this project I will show you how to make this Small Desk Clock with Weather Station

This is a step-by-step article, I will guide you through the process of creating your very own desk clock using a Mini LCD display,
Wemos D1 Mini microcontroller, lithium-ion battery, and the ability to show real-time weather and temperature data.

This project combines electronics, programming, and creativity to build a unique and functional desk accessory

What can you expect by building this project?

There are many things but most importantly you will have a desk clock that shows you the real-time temperature, Day, Date, and
time.

Along with this, you will learn lots of things like how to make connections and the basics of electronics and programming..

Supplies
Below are the components required for making this desk clock

Wemos D1 Mini ( Amazon /AliEexpress)

1.54inch LCD Module 240x240 display module ( Amazon /AliEexpress)
Breadboard ( Amazon /AliEexpress)
Charging Module(Type C) ( Amazon /AliEexpress)
Battery ( Amazon /AliEexpress)

Tools Used:

Soldering Iron ( Amazon /AliEexpress)

3D printer ( Amazon /AliEexpress)

Arduino IDE and Programming cable ( Amazon /AliEexpress)

Step 1: Circuit Diagram

The circuit is very simple for this project

So we will begin with connecting 1.54 inch LCD module to wemos d1 Mini.

5 volt of wemos d1 Mini will be connected with vcc of LCD module, g to gnd of LCD module,d4 to RST, D2 to DC, D8 tp CS, D7 to Din and
clk to D5

This is the connections, and i know you are thinking it is very simple, Indeed it is simple

Step 2: Building Circuit

I will be using Breadboard and jumper wires to make the prototype circuit.

Start by attaching wemos module to the breadboard, and later connect the display module using jumper wires.

To power this project I will be using a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

AfterFollowing
the circuit is complete we can head over to uploading the codes for this clock.

Step 3: Arduino Code

Setting up the Arduino IDE

If you don't have IDE. Download and install the Arduino IDE from the official Arduino website (https://www.arduino.cc/en/software).

Connect the Wemos D1 Mini microcontroller to your computer using the USB cable.

Opening the Arduino Sketch

Open the Arduino IDE. You can get the Arduino code for this project here https://bit.ly/3qe1FI5
In the IDE, go to File -> Open and locate the Arduino sketch (code) file for your desk clock project. Open the file in the IDE.
From the "Tools" menu, select "Board" and then choose "Wemos D1 R1" or "Wemos D1 R2 & mini" as the board.
Next, go to "Tools" -> "Port" and select the appropriate COM port that corresponds to your Wemos D1 Mini.
Change the Wi-Fi credentials
Click on the "Verify" button (checkmark icon) to compile the code. Make sure there are no errors or warnings displayed in the
console.
Once the code has compiled successfully, click on the "Upload" button (arrow icon) to upload the code to the Wemos D1 Mini
microcontroller.
The IDE will display the upload progress, and once complete, you should see "Done uploading" in the console.

Now you can see the display on and directly connect to your wifi, in a few seconds your clock will show the data

Step 4: STL and Gerber Files

As you can see since I used a breadboard to build the circuit, the project is large, If you don’t want to assemble the circuit on a zero
PCB or a breadboard and you want PCB for the project, then here is the PCB for you. I used EasyEDA to draw the schematic first.

I want to shrink this project to a small size, so I made a PCB for this.

You can directly use my Gerber files, or create your own.

I have drawn the schematic by using EasyEDA online software and then designed a custom PCB for this project. I ordered my PCB
from PCBWay and received it within 7 days.

Gerber File, Codes: https://bit.ly/3qe1FI5

You can use this Gerber file to order high-quality PCB for this project. To do that visit the PCBwayofficial website by clicking
here: https://www.pcbway.com/

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Laser vychodild1 10 months ago
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Would it be possible t o convert t ime t o 24h format inst ead of 12h?
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Avata YLBright 10 months ago

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$700 for a 3D print er t o build t his. I'm out .

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 Avata a1slipkid a year ago
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where do I find t he host key t o go wit h t he API key? Is it just weat herapi.com or somet hing else?

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Avata akerns2006 a year ago

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How would I t urn t hose files int o a PCB?

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Avata dranem50260 a year ago

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Hello,
Your Amazon bat t ery link refers t o a 103454 3.7V 2000mAh Lit hium Polymer 3.7V bat t ery while your
Aliexpress link refers t o a 503035 3.7v 500mah lit hium polymer 3.7V volt bat t ery. Which one should I use ?
Thanks for your support .

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Avata JimW304 a year ago

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Not working. My t emperat ure is always zero- t he ht t pCode I get is always 403.
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Avata RubenL8 a year ago

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Similar t o mine, I'm lat e t o post it here.

ht t ps://www.facebook.com/ruben.lomeli.54/videos/1159716564813741

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Avata dschmill a year ago
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Would it be possible t o display wind speed and t emp in F

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Avata Jadiola a year ago

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Very int erest ing project . Would it be possible t o include clickable links in t he component list t o make sure I'm
purchasing t he same modules t hat you used? Thanks.

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Avata charlie.texas a year ago

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Why does it t ake so long t o connect t o my Wi-Fi rout er? It event ually connect s but t akes several minut es.
This seems like somet hing is not quit e right ?
-Charlie

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Avata Soft6 a year ago

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Мне очень понравился этот стильный и лаконичный дизайн.

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Avata Tarantula3 a year ago

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Very nice project .

How long does your bat t ery last ?
Do you put t he device on sleep when t he light s are t urned off or at cert ain t ime of t he day (when you are in
deep sleep or when you are not at home)
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Avata Salamyman a year ago

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Could you maybe specify when should t he bat t ery be recharged and for how long?

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