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E-paper weather companion

Keep a quiet indoor-and-outdoor weather summary on a shelf.

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E-paper weather companion · source demonstration; not a CAIBI build

Watch on YouTube · Creator demonstration linked by eTechnophiles · Source context

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Keep a quiet indoor-and-outdoor weather summary on a shelf.

CAIBI’s proposed addition: Confirm the current API and display board, then label the age of cached readings.

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Source lead

Found in the supplied source. Original files, compatibility and completeness still need checking.

DATA ROUTES

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Used for	Service	Status	Access
Outdoor conditionsUsed by default	OpenWeatherMap One Call The endpoint version was not verified.	Official API	Free registration + billing form · 1,000 calls a day

Alternatives the code does not use

Open-Meteo: Open-Meteo needs no key for non-commercial use, but the linked code would need changes.

From a secondary summary of the linked project on 24 Sep 2026; the code was not inspected. Service terms change; check the provider before relying on one.

Prompts to move it forward

Copy a prompt into your AI tool with the source material and your actual parts. Work through one small step at a time and check the output before using it. Choose an AI tool or practise the skills first.

Check the source before buying

Review the source material I supply for E-paper weather companion. Make a table of what is provided, missing, contradictory or dependent on a paid service. Identify exact hardware revisions, firmware files, library versions, CAD files and licences. Separate creator claims from your proposed additions. Do not fill gaps with guessed specifications. Finish with one small test that can resolve the biggest uncertainty before I buy parts.

Sources:
Creator link from eTechnophiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlxTO4QSkw4
eTechnophiles roundup: https://www.etechnophiles.com/new-esp32-projects-you-must-try/

Plan the next step

I want to develop this idea: E-paper weather companion. Intended outcome: Keep a quiet indoor-and-outdoor weather summary on a shelf. The source is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlxTO4QSkw4. CAIBI suggests: Confirm the current API and display board, then label the age of cached readings. First inspect the source I supply. Separate what it already does from proposed additions. Ask for my actual board, parts, skill level and missing files. Produce a small staged plan with one bench test per stage. Do not invent pin assignments, dimensions or completed test results.

Sources:
Creator link from eTechnophiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlxTO4QSkw4
eTechnophiles roundup: https://www.etechnophiles.com/new-esp32-projects-you-must-try/

Design a measured enclosure

Help me design a practical enclosure for E-paper weather companion. First ask for measured component dimensions, mounting holes, connectors, cable clearance, ventilation and operating conditions. Suggest a printable or off-the-shelf approach. Begin with a fit-test piece before a complete case. Label assumptions and do not invent an enclosure rating.

Sources:
Creator link from eTechnophiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlxTO4QSkw4
eTechnophiles roundup: https://www.etechnophiles.com/new-esp32-projects-you-must-try/

Check and document the result

Create a test log for E-paper weather companion. Intended outcome: Keep a quiet indoor-and-outdoor weather summary on a shelf. Separate expected behaviour from observed results. Include power restart, disconnected inputs, communication failure and the actual physical use. Ask me to provide results, firmware versions, changes, photos and unresolved problems. Never mark a test passed without my evidence.

Sources:
Creator link from eTechnophiles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlxTO4QSkw4
eTechnophiles roundup: https://www.etechnophiles.com/new-esp32-projects-you-must-try/

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