ESP8266 Wemos Clock Scrolling Weather News and More

I have been working on this project since November 2017 and have been enjoying it so much that it is time to share it.

Required Parts:

• Wemos D1 Mini: https://amzn.to/2qLyKJd

• Dot Matrix Module: https://amzn.to/2HtnQlD

Source Code under the MIT License is available here:

https://github.com/Qrome/marquee-scroller

3D Files for the Marquee Scroller:

https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-65739

Features Displays the following every 60 seconds:

• Accurate Clock refresh off Internet Time Servers

• Local Weather and conditions (refreshed every 10 - 30 minutes)

• News Headlines from all the major sources

• Configured through Web Interface

• Display 3D print progress from your OctoPrint Server

• Option to display random goofy advice

• Video:

Wiring for the Wemos D1 Mini to the Dot Matrix Display:

• CLK -> D5 (SCK)

• CS -> D6

• DIN -> D7 (MOSI)

• VCC -> 5V+

• GND -> GND-

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