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Darth Vader IoT Cryptocurrency Tracker and Display w/ Pico

Monitor real-time cryptocurrency data and get notified when there is a price depletion or surge with Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP8266 ESP-01.

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Darth Vader IoT Cryptocurrency Tracker and Display w/ Pico

Things used in this project

Hardware components

PCBWay Custom PCB
PCBWay Custom PCB
×1
Raspberry Pi Pico
Raspberry Pi Pico
×1
ESP8266 ESP-01
Espressif ESP8266 ESP-01
×1
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+
Raspberry Pi 3B+ or 4
×1
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 4 Model B
Raspberry Pi 3B+ or 4
×1
ST7789 240x240 IPS Screen
×1
SparkFun COM-09032 Analog Joystick
×1
Buzzer
Buzzer
×1
RGB Diffused Common Anode
RGB Diffused Common Anode
×1
Button (6x6)
×1
Resistor 220 ohm
Resistor 220 ohm
×3
ESP8266 ESP-01 UART Adapter (Programmer)
×1

Software apps and online services

Thonny
Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE
Raspbian
Raspberry Pi Raspbian
Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Soldering iron (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)
Solder Wire, Lead Free
Solder Wire, Lead Free

Story

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Custom parts and enclosures

Gerber Files

Fabrication Files

Cryptocurrency Tracker

st7789py.py

vga1_16x16.py

vga1_bold_16x32.py

Schematics

PCB_1

PCB_2

PCB_3

PCB_4

PCB_5

PCB_6

Code

bitcoin_tracker.py

Python
# Darth Vader IoT Cryptocurrency Tracker and Display w/ Pico
#
# Raspberry Pi Pico
#
# By Kutluhan Aktar
#
# Monitor real-time cryptocurrency data and get notified when there is a price depletion or surge
# with Raspberry Pi Pico and ESP8266 ESP-01.
#
# For more information:
# https://www.theamplituhedron.com/projects/Darth_Vader_IoT_Cryptocurrency_Tracker_and_Display_w_Pico/

from machine import Pin, PWM, ADC, SPI, UART
from time import sleep
import st7789py as st7789
import vga1_16x16 as normal
import vga1_bold_16x32 as bold
import json

# Define the 'cryptocurrency_tracker' class and its functions:
class cryptocurrency_tracker:
    def __init__(self, sck=10, mosi=11, res=12, dc=13, width=240, height=240):
        # Define the UART settings:
        # RX and TX are swapped, meaning Pico TX goes to ESP-01 RX and vice versa.
        self.uart0 = UART(0, rx=Pin(17), tx=Pin(16), baudrate=115200, rxbuf=1024, timeout=2000)
        self.coin_data = 0
        # Define the ST7789 display settings:
        spi = SPI(1, baudrate=40000000, polarity=1)
        self.display = st7789.ST7789(spi, width, height, reset=Pin(res, Pin.OUT), dc=Pin(dc, Pin.OUT))
        # Define the RGB LED settings:
        self.red = PWM(Pin(22))
        self.green = PWM(Pin(21))
        self.blue = PWM(Pin(20))
        self.red.freq(1000) 
        self.green.freq(1000)
        self.blue.freq(1000)
        # Define the buzzer:
        self.buzzer = PWM(Pin(15))
        self.buzzer.freq(450)
        # Define the controls:
        self.joystick_x = ADC(Pin(26))
        self.joystick_y = ADC(Pin(27))
        self.joystick_sw = Pin(19, Pin.IN, Pin.PULL_UP)
        self.exit_button = Pin(14, Pin.IN, Pin.PULL_DOWN)
        # Define menu options and list:
        self.menu_list = ["Bitcoin", "Ethereum", "Binance Coin", "XRP", "Tether"]
        self.menu_options = [False, False, False, False, False]
        self.activated = False
        self.x = 0
    # Get information from the PHP web application via the ESP8266 ESP-01:
    def fetch_information_from_esp(self):
        incoming = bytes()
        while self.uart0.any() > 0:
            incoming += self.uart0.readline()
        # Check the incoming data before decoding:    
        if (len(incoming) and incoming.decode("utf-8")):
            incoming = incoming.decode("utf-8")
            if (incoming.find("[HTTP]") < 0 and incoming.endswith("}}\r\n")):
                self.coin_data = json.loads(incoming) 
    # Interface (menu options):
    def interface(self):
        self.display.text(bold, self.menu_list[0], 30, 20, color=st7789.color565(243,208,296), background=st7789.color565(32,32,32))
        self.display.text(bold, self.menu_list[1], 30, 60, color=st7789.color565(243,208,296), background=st7789.color565(32,32,32))
        self.display.text(bold, self.menu_list[2], 30, 100, color=st7789.color565(243,208,296), background=st7789.color565(32,32,32))
        self.display.text(bold, self.menu_list[3], 30, 140, color=st7789.color565(243,208,296), background=st7789.color565(32,32,32))
        self.display.text(bold, self.menu_list[4], 30, 180, color=st7789.color565(243,208,296), background=st7789.color565(32,32,32))
    # Change the RGB LED's color. 
    def adjust_color(self, red_x, green_x, blue_x):
        self.red.duty_u16(red_x)
        self.green.duty_u16(green_x)
        self.blue.duty_u16(blue_x)
    # Read controls:
    def read_controls(self):
        self.JX = self.joystick_x.read_u16()
        self.JY = self.joystick_y.read_u16()
        self.JSW = self.joystick_sw.value()
        self.EX = self.exit_button.value()
    # Change menu options:
    def change_menu_options(self):
        if (self.JY > 35000):
            self.x-=1
        if(self.JY < 9000):
            self.x+=1
        if(self.x > 5):
            self.x = 1
        if(self.x < 0):
            self.x = 5
        # Activate menu options:
        if(self.x == 1):
            self.menu_options = [True, False, False, False, False]
        if(self.x == 2):
            self.menu_options = [False, True, False, False, False]
        if(self.x == 3):
            self.menu_options = [False, False, True, False, False]
        if(self.x == 4):
            self.menu_options = [False, False, False, True, False]
        if(self.x == 5):
            self.menu_options = [False, False, False, False, True]
            
    # Define menu option features and functions:
    def activate_menu_option(self, i, r, g, b, row, coin_name, s_bac, i_col=st7789.color565(243,208,296), i_bac=st7789.color565(165,40,44), o_col=st7789.color565(31,32,32)):
        if(self.menu_options[i] == True):
            self.display.text(bold, self.menu_list[i], 30, row, color=i_col, background=i_bac)
            self.adjust_color(r, g, b)
            if (self.JSW == False):
                self.display.fill(s_bac)
                self.activated = True
            while self.activated:
                self.read_controls()
                # Get information from the PHP web application:
                self.fetch_information_from_esp()
                # Print information from the web application:
                if not (self.coin_data == 0):
                    self.display.text(bold, self.coin_data[coin_name]["name"], 30, 20, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, str(self.coin_data[coin_name]["price"]), 30, 100, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, str(self.coin_data[coin_name]["total_volume"]), 30, 135, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, str(self.coin_data[coin_name]["price_change_24h"]), 30, 170, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, str(self.coin_data[coin_name]["percent_change_usd_24"]), 30, 205, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    # Activate the buzzer:
                    if(self.coin_data[coin_name]["price_change_24h"] < 0):
                        self.buzzer.duty_u16(1000)
                else:
                    self.display.text(bold, "Refresh", 30, 20, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, "Refresh", 30, 90, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, "Refresh", 30, 125, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, "Refresh", 30, 160, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                    self.display.text(normal, "Refresh", 30, 205, color=o_col, background=s_bac)
                # Deactivate the buzzer:
                if(self.JX > 40000):
                    self.buzzer.duty_u16(0)
                # Exit:
                if self.EX:
                    self.activated = False
                    self.display.fill(st7789.color565(32,32,32))
                    self.buzzer.duty_u16(0)

# Define the new 'coin' class object.
coin = cryptocurrency_tracker()
coin.display.fill(st7789.color565(32,32,32))
coin.adjust_color(65025, 65025, 65025)

while True:
    # Initiate:
    coin.read_controls()
    coin.interface()
    coin.change_menu_options()
    # Menu Options:
    coin.activate_menu_option(0, r=0, g=65025, b=0, row=20, coin_name="bitcoin", s_bac=st7789.color565(209,205,218))
    coin.activate_menu_option(1, r=0, g=0, b=65025, row=60, coin_name="ethereum", s_bac=st7789.color565(243,208,296))
    coin.activate_menu_option(2, r=65025, g=0, b=0, row=100, coin_name="binancecoin", s_bac=st7789.color565(174,225,205))
    coin.activate_menu_option(3, r=65025, g=0, b=65025, row=140, coin_name="ripple", s_bac=st7789.color565(26, 219, 97))
    coin.activate_menu_option(4, r=65025, g=65025, b=0, row=180, coin_name="tether", s_bac=st7789.color565(94,176,229))

index.php (web application)

PHP
<?php

#Define the cryptocurrency_tracker class and its functions.
class cryptocurrency_tracker{
	
	private $currencies = [];
	
	# Get information as to the requested cryptocurrency - Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.
	private function display_currency($cryptocurrency){
		# Make an HTTP Get request to the CoinGecko API V3 to collate data on the requested coin.
		$data = json_decode(file_get_contents("https://api.coingecko.com/api/v3/coins/markets?vs_currency=usd&ids=".$cryptocurrency, TRUE));
        # Create the query array with the requested data:
		$query = array(
			"name" => $data[0]->name,
			"price" => $data[0]->current_price,
			"total_volume" => $data[0]->total_volume,
			"price_change_24h" => $data[0]->price_change_24h,
			"percent_change_usd_24" => $data[0]->price_change_percentage_24h		
		);
		// Assign objects for each given coin:
		$this->currencies[$cryptocurrency] = $query;
	}
	
	# Print all requested cryptocurrencies.
	public function print_cryptocurrencies($cryptocurrencies){
		foreach($cryptocurrencies as $coin){
			$this->display_currency($coin);
		}
		echo(json_encode($this->currencies));
	}
}

# Define the new 'coin' class object.
$coin = new cryptocurrency_tracker();
# Get data on this list of cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Coin, XRP, Tether
$coin->print_cryptocurrencies(array("bitcoin", "ethereum", "binancecoin", "ripple", "tether"));

?>

Modified_BasicHTTPClient.ino

Arduino
/*
   Modified Version of the BasicHTTPClient.ino
*/

#include <Arduino.h>
#include <ESP8266WiFi.h>
#include <ESP8266WiFiMulti.h>
#include <ESP8266HTTPClient.h>
#include <WiFiClient.h>

// Initiate the WiFi module:
ESP8266WiFiMulti WiFiMulti;

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);
  Serial.println();
  Serial.println();
  Serial.println();

  for (uint8_t t = 4; t > 0; t--) {
    Serial.printf("[SETUP] WAIT %d...\n", t);
    Serial.flush();
    delay(1000);
  }

  /* Explicitly set the ESP8266 to be a WiFi-client, otherwise, it by default,
     would try to act as both a client and an access-point and could cause
     network-issues with your other WiFi-devices on your WiFi-network. */
  WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
  WiFiMulti.addAP("SSID", "PASSWORD");

}

void loop() {
  // Wait for the WiFi connection:
  if ((WiFiMulti.run() == WL_CONNECTED)) {
    // If successful, create the WiFi and HTTP clients:
    WiFiClient client;
    HTTPClient http;
    // HTTP Connection:
    // Change it with the IPAddress of your Raspberry Pi.
    if (http.begin(client, "http://192.168.1.20/Cryptocurrency_Tracker/")) {  
      // Start the connection and send the HTTP header:
      int httpCode = http.GET();
      // httpCode will be negative on error
      if (httpCode > 0) {
        // HTTP header has been send and the server response header has been handled:
        if (httpCode == HTTP_CODE_OK || httpCode == HTTP_CODE_MOVED_PERMANENTLY) {
          String payload = http.getString();
          Serial.println(payload);
        }
      } else {
        Serial.printf("[HTTP] GET... failed, error: %s\n", http.errorToString(httpCode).c_str());
      }
      // Halt.
      http.end();
    } else {
      Serial.printf("[HTTP} Unable to connect\n");
    }
  }

  delay(1000 * 15);
 
}

Credits

Kutluhan Aktar
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AI & Full-Stack Developer | @EdgeImpulse | @Particle | Maker | Independent Researcher

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