Microcontroller Weather Station
October 2023
A DIY weather station built with Arduino that measures temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.
This project involves the development of a weather station using an Arduino microcontroller and various sensors. The station is capable of measuring temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, and rainfall.
The data collected by the sensors is processed by the Arduino, which then displays the information on a small LCD screen and transmits it to a web server for remote monitoring. The system is powered by a small solar panel with a battery backup, making it self-sufficient and suitable for outdoor deployment.
Key components used in this project include:
- Arduino Nano as the main controller
- DHT22 sensor for temperature and humidity
- BMP280 sensor for barometric pressure
- Anemometer for wind speed
- Rain gauge for precipitation
- ESP8266 WiFi module for data transmission
- 16x2 LCD display for local readings
- Solar panel and LiPo battery for power
This project taught me a lot about sensor integration, low-power design, and environmental monitoring. The biggest challenge was designing a weatherproof enclosure that allowed the sensors to interact with the environment while protecting the electronics.