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![ESPTimeCast](assets/logo.svg)
**ESPTimeCast** is a WiFi-connected LED matrix clock and weather station based on ESP8266 and MAX7219.
It displays the current time, day of the week (with custom symbols), and local weather fetched from OpenWeatherMap.
Setup and configuration are fully managed via a built-in web interface.
![clock - weather](assets/demo.gif)
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## ✨ Features
- **LED Matrix Display (8x32)** powered by MAX7219, with custom font support
- **Simple Web Interface** for all configuration (WiFi, weather, time zone, display durations, and more)
- **Automatic NTP Sync** with robust status feedback and retries
- **Day of Week Display** with custom icons/symbols
- **Weather Fetching** from OpenWeatherMap (every 5 minutes, with error handling)
- **Temperature Unit Selector** (`C`, `F`, or `K`)
- **Fallback AP Mode** for easy first-time setup or WiFi recovery, with `/ap_status` endpoint
- **Timezone Selection** from IANA names (DST integrated on backend)
- **Persistent Config** stored in LittleFS, with backup/restore system
- **Status Animations** for WiFi conection, AP mode, time syncing.
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## 🪛 Wiring
**Wemos D1 Mini (ESP8266) → MAX7219**
| Wemos D1 Mini | MAX7219 |
|:-------------:|:-------:|
| GND | GND |
| D6 | CLK |
| D7 | CS |
| D8 | DIN |
| 3V3 | VCC |
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## 🌐 Web UI & Configuration
The built-in web interface provides full configuration for:
- **WiFi settings** (SSID & Password)
- **Weather settings** (OpenWeatherMap API key, City, Country, Units)
- **Time zone** (will auto-populate if TZ is found)
- **Display durations** for clock and weather (milliseconds)
- **Backup & Restore** config options
### First-time Setup / AP Mode
1. Power on the device. If WiFi fails, it auto-starts in AP mode:
- **SSID:** `ESPTimeCast`
- **Password:** `12345678`
- Open `http://192.168.4.1` in your browser.
2. Set your WiFi and all other options.
3. Click **Save Setting** the device saves config, reboots, and connects.
### UI Example:
<img src="assets/webui2.png" alt="Web Interface" width="30%" />
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## ⚙️ Configuration Notes
- **OpenWeatherMap API Key:** [Get yours here](https://openweathermap.org/api)
- **City Name:** e.g. `Tokyo`, `London`, etc.
- **Country Code:** 2-letter code (e.g., `JP`, `GB`)
- **Time Zone:** Select from IANA zones (e.g., `America/New_York`, handles DST automatically)
- **Units:** `metric` (°C), `imperial` (°F), or `standard` (K)
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## 🔧 Installation
1. **Clone this repo**
2. **Flash the ESP8266** using Arduino IDE or PlatformIO
3. **Upload `/data` folder** with LittleFS uploader (see below)
### Board Setup
- Install ESP8266 board package:
`http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json`
- Select **Wemos D1 Mini** (or your ESP8266 variant) in Tools → Board
### Dependencies
Install these libraries (Library Manager / PlatformIO):
- `ArduinoJson` by Benoit Blanchon
- `MD_Parola / MD_MAX72xx` all dependencies by majicDesigns
- `ESPAsyncTCP` by ESP32Async
- `ESPAsyncWebServer` by ESP32Async
### LittleFS Upload
Install the [LittleFS Uploader](https://randomnerdtutorials.com/arduino-ide-2-install-esp8266-littlefs/).
**To upload `/data`:**
1. Open Command Palette:
- Windows: `Ctrl+Shift+P`
- macOS: `Cmd+Shift+P`
2. Run: `Upload LittleFS to ESP8266`
**Important:** Serial Monitor **must be closed** before uploading!
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## 📺 Display Behavior
**ESPTimeCast** automatically switches between two display modes: Clock and Weather.
What you see on the LED matrix depends on whether the device has successfully fetched the current time (via NTP) and weather (via OpenWeatherMap).
The following table summarizes what will appear on the display in each scenario:
| Display Mode | 🕒 NTP Time | 🌦️ Weather Data | 📺 Display Output |
|:------------:|:----------:|:--------------:|:--------------------------------------------|
| **Clock** | ✅ Yes | — | 🗓️ Day Icon + ⏰ Time (e.g. `@ 14:53`) |
| **Clock** | ❌ No | — | `no ntp` (NTP sync failed) |
| **Weather** | — | ✅ Yes | 🌡️ Temperature (e.g. `23ºC`) |
| **Weather** | ✅ Yes | ❌ No | 🗓️ Day Icon + ⏰ Time (e.g. `@ 14:53`) |
| **Weather** | ❌ No | ❌ No | `no temp` (no weather or time data) |
### **How it works:**
- The display automatically alternates between **Clock** and **Weather** modes (the duration for each is configurable).
- In **Clock** mode, if NTP time is available, youll see the current time plus a unique day-of-week icon. If NTP is not available, you'll see `no ntp`.
- In **Weather** mode, if weather is available, youll see the temperature (like `23ºC`). If weather is not available but time is, it falls back to showing the clock. If neither is available, youll see `no temp`.
- All status/error messages (`no ntp`, `no temp`) are shown exactly as written.
**Legend:**
- 🗓️ **Day Icon**: Custom symbol for day of week (`@`, `=`, etc.)
-**Time**: Current time (HH:MM)
- 🌡️ **Temperature**: Weather from OpenWeatherMap
-**Yes**: Data available
-**No**: Data not available
- — : Value does not affect this mode
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## 🤝 Contributing
Pull requests are welcome! For major changes, please open an issue first to discuss.
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## ☕ Support this project
If you like this project, you can [buy me a coffee](https://paypal.me/officialuphoto)!