Weather Monitoring App with SPL06-007

This project provides a real-time weather monitoring application using the SPL06-007 sensor and an Arduino board. The sensor data (temperature, pressure, altitude) is read by the Arduino and sent over a serial connection to a Python GUI application, which displays the data in a dashboard format.

Author

This project was created by Halit Osman Efkere.

Features

• Temperature Monitoring: Real-time display of ambient temperature.
• Pressure Monitoring: Real-time display of atmospheric pressure.
• Altitude Monitoring: Calculate and display altitude based on pressure data.
• Atmosphere Layer Detection: Determine the atmospheric layer based on altitude.
• Weather Estimation: Basic weather estimation based on pressure trends.
• Energy Efficient: Designed with a dark theme for low energy consumption.

Sensor and Hardware Setup

Below is an image showing the SPL06-007 sensor connected to the Arduino:

Requirements

Hardware

• Arduino board (e.g., Arduino Uno)
• SPL06-007 sensor module
• USB cable for Arduino

Software

• Arduino IDE (for uploading code to the Arduino)
• Python 3.x
• PySerial (Python library for serial communication)
• Tkinter (Python standard GUI library)
• PyInstaller (for creating executable files)

Sensor Connections

To connect the SPL06-007 sensor to the Arduino, use the following pin connections:

• 3.3V: Connect to the 3.3V pin on the Arduino.
• GND: Connect to a GND pin on the Arduino.
• SDA: Connect to the SDA (A4 on most Arduino boards like Uno).
• SCL: Connect to the SCL (A5 on most Arduino boards like Uno).

Ensure that the connections are secure and that the sensor is oriented correctly.

Installation

1. Arduino Setup:

   • Open the Arduino IDE and upload the weather_monitoring.ino file located in the arduino_code folder to your Arduino board.

2. Python Environment:

   • Install Python 3.x from python.org.
   • Install the required Python libraries:

     pip install pyserial

3. Run the Python Script:

   • Run weather_monitoring.py located in the python_code folder to start the GUI application.

4. Create Executable (Optional):

   • To create a standalone executable, run:

     pyinstaller --onefile --windowed weather_monitoring.py

Usage

1. Flash the Arduino with the Provided Code:

   • Open the Arduino IDE on your computer.
   • Connect your Arduino board to your computer using a USB cable.
   • Open the weather_monitoring.ino file located in the arduino_code folder.
   • Select the correct board type and port under Tools in the Arduino IDE.
   • Click the Upload button to flash the Arduino with the code.

2. Connect the SPL06-007 Sensor to the Arduino Using I2C:

   • Ensure the SPL06-007 sensor is properly connected to the Arduino's I2C pins (SDA and SCL).

3. Run the Arduino Code:

   • Once the code is uploaded, the Arduino will start executing it immediately. It will read data from the SPL06-007 sensor and send the data over the serial port to your computer.

4. Run the Python Application:

   • Open a terminal or command prompt in the python_code directory.
   • Run the Python script weather_monitoring.py to launch the GUI application.
   • The application will display the sensor data in real-time as it is received from the Arduino.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• The Arduino community for the inspiration and guidance.
• PySerial for serial communication support.
• Tkinter for the GUI framework.