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🖥️ Build a Raspberry Pi-Based Touch Weather Display for Your Room

by RoboCircuits

In an age of smart gadgets and connected living, adding a touch of interactivity to your personal space doesn’t have to be expensive or complex. In this project, we at RoboCircuits will show you how to build a Raspberry Pi-based Touch Weather Display — a sleek, interactive widget that shows real-time weather updates right in your room.

Whether you’re checking the temperature before heading out or just love a cool tech build, this project combines functionality and style using affordable components and basic coding.

🧰 What You’ll Need

To get started, here are the basic components:

• Raspberry Pi (any model with Wi-Fi, like Pi 3/4 or Zero W)

• Touchscreen Display (3.5” or 7”)

• MicroSD Card (with Raspberry Pi OS installed)

• Wi-Fi connection

• Power supply, basic tools, and cables

🧠 How It Works

The Raspberry Pi runs a NodeJS code that pulls live weather data.

The weather station will require you to have API keys from Mapbox and ClimaCell (v4). Optionally, you can use an API key from LocationIQ to perform reverse geocoding.

Weather maps are provided by the RainViewer API, which generously does not require an API key.

Sunrise and Sunset times are provided by Sunrise-Sunset, which generously does not require an API key.

Setup

1. You will need to have Node.js installed.

2. To install, clone the repo

git clone https://github.com/elewin/pi-weather-station.git

3. Install node packages

npm install

4. Start the server with

npm start

Now set the point of your browser to http://localhost:8080 and put it in full screen mode (F11 in Chromium).

5. Get Your Weather API Key

Get API Keys from

• Mapbox
• ClimaCell (v4)
• LocationIQ

6. Mount It in Your Room

Use a 3D-printed or wooden frame, or simply place it on your desk. Power it using a USB adapter or power bank.

📹 Watch the Full Build on RoboCircuits

We’ve covered the full build, including wiring, code, and UI design, in our latest YouTube video.

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🧩 Final Thoughts

Smart home gadgets don’t always have to come from big brands. With tools like the Raspberry Pi and your creativity, you can build practical devices that are both fun and functional. The Touch Weather Display is just the beginning — imagine integrating it with your smart lights or home automation system next!

Stay tuned for more DIY tech builds here at RoboCircuits, and remember:

Keep innovating, keep building.