README.md

ParaguideWS - Paraguide Weather Station

This project utilizes a Raspberry Pi along with a GY-BME280 sensor to create a weather station. The script collects temperature, pressure, and humidity data from the sensor and uploads it to various weather platforms including pwsweather, Windy, and Weather Underground.

Installation

1. Clone this repository: git clone https://github.com/cyberorg/paraguidews.git
2. Install the required dependencies:
   • Adafruit_CircuitPython_BME280 library. Follow the installation instructions on the linked page.
3. Configure the script with your API keys for pwsweather, Windy, and Weather Underground.
4. Obtain the necessary hardware components:
   • Raspberry Pi 4 4GB
   • Pi Camera Module
   • GY-BME280 Sensor
   • 32GB sdcard

Usage

1. Run the script using Python: python paraguidews.py
2. View live data on the following platforms:
   • ParaguideWS - Weather station website
   • Weather Underground Dashboard
   • Windy Station

Acknowledgements

• This project is based on the example code provided by Adafruit for the Adafruit_CircuitPython_BME280 library. More information can be found here.
• Special thanks to ChatGPT for assistance and guidance.

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