Weather Station Electronics kit

Includes all components required to build the Wi-Fi weather station:

• ESP-015 Wi-Fi module (802.11 b/g/n)
• 0.96″ HD OLED display module (crisp blue font)
• Custom printed circuit board (PCB)
• AMS1117-3.3 V voltage regulator IC
• 2 x 10 μF electrolytic capacitors
• Horizontal tactile switch
• SMD micro-USB socket
• Connecting pins
• USB power cable
• Clear acrylic case
• Brass assembly fixtures

Refer to product image gallery for pictures of all components.

Master smart electronics: build your own Wi-Fi-connected weather display that pulls real-time data from the internet. This is an ideal kit to start learning about Internet of Things (IoT), a popular term to describe how smart devices connect to the internet so they can collect, share, and use data automatically.

Explore microcontroller basics: learn how a Wi-Fi module, PCB, and voltage regulator work together to power and control the device.

Improve soldering techniques: practice with through-hole parts and surface-mount components (there's one SMD component in this kit), boosting precision and dexterity. Also introduces header pins and connectors that enable connection of pre-built electronics modules to larger circuits. This is a stepping stone in learning how complex multifunctional devices, such as mobile phones and gaming systems, are built.

Think like an electronics designer: see how integrated modules like Wi-Fi chips accelerate development and promote creative engineering ideas. Learn how devices can be designed using a wide range of readily-available pre-built modules.

Create a useful tool: end up with a sleek weather station that’s both educational and practical for home or office use.

Q: Is this kit suitable for beginners?
A: It’s geared toward intermediate users who have assembled kits before and know how to connect to Wi-Fi networks (knowledge that is quite common these days, even among kids). However, beginners with patience and/or kids with a little help from an adult can certainly succeed in building this weather station kit.

Q: Do I need to code anything?
A: Since the Wi-Fi module comes with the code already installed, there's no coding required for this kit—just assemble it, power it on and configure it following our instruction manual. The display gets weather data automatically.

Q: I ordered the Wi-Fi weather station kit but the package says 'mini click kit'. Have I been sent the wrong product?
A: The weather station kit also features a clock function. Only one function (clock) is detailed on the label to ensure easy customs processing for international orders. Rest assured you have been sent the correct product—you can confirm this by comparing the items in the package with the images of the components in the picture gallery on this page, or by comparing them to the list of items in the "What's included" section above.

Q: How do I set up the Wi-Fi and location?
A: You can set your weather station up for any major town or city following our detailed instruction manual. In general, if your area has a population of 20,000 or more, it most likely has its own weather data feed. If you're from a smaller town or village, simply program it for the nearest large town or city—there won't be much difference in the weather forecast for an area that's only 10-20 km away.

Q: What units are used for temperature and time?
A: The weather station displays time in 24-hour format and temperature in ºC.

Q: Can I change the temperature units to ºF?
A: The weather data comes from Q-Weather who only provide weather information in ºC. Therefore, it only displays weather in ºC. It's fairly straightforward to do the conversion yourself, just multiply ºC by 1.8 and add 32 to convert to ºF (e.g.: for 10ºC --> 10 x 1.8 = 18, plus 32 = 50. So, 10ºC is equal to 50ºF).

We understand US customers may prefer temperature displayed in ºF—while its outside the scope of our instruction manual, those with advanced knowledge in Arduino and the required data transfer tools can reprogram the device to take weather information from a site that does provide data in ºF. Please note that due to the complexity and tools required, our Technical team cannot support requests for instructions on how to do this. However, there are many tutorials available online on how to configure ESP8266 WiFi modules—see the 'Links and References' section below for an example.

Dimensions (approx., when completed)

• Width: 4.8 cm
• Height: 5.5 cm
• Depth: 4.5 cm

Casing: 3 mm clear acrylic

Temperature display units: ºC

Time format: 24 hour

Date format: YYYY-MM-DD

Screen colour: crisp blue

Supply Voltage: DC 5V

Connectivity:
- Wi-Fi (802.11 bgn, 2.4 GHz only)
- Connects to your home/office Wi-Fi

Control interface:
- Single mounted config button
- Mobile phone required for network configuration.

Note: a phone is only needed for a few minutes for initial set-up, so if you don't own one, you could borrow one for the set-up.

Compatibility: Android and Apple devices are both supported.

Anyone can build this Wi-Fi Weather Station Electronics kit following our detailed step-by-step instruction manual which can be downloaded from the link below. The password to open the manual was sent to the same email that you placed your order from. Can't find it? Just Contact Us!

Download: Wi-Fi Weather Station Electronics Kit Instruction Manual

Note: The manual requires a password. This was emailed to you after your order was processed. Didn't buy your kit from The Science Hut? You can purchase our manuals by clicking [HERE].

Skill Level: Intermediate
Age Rating: 12+ (adult supervision recommended for younger builders)
Assembly Time: Typically 2–4 hours

Tools required for this kit

• Soldering iron
• Solder wire

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Description of the OLED screen module

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