ESP_ticker

A ticker display leaning heavily on the MD_Parola library by Marco Colli

See this post for more information.

To upload the data-map to LittleFS look here for more information (with VSCode/PlatformIO, simply click on the ‘PROJECT TASKS’ icon (the scary mask icon) and select Upload Filesystem Image).

weerlive configuration

In the file src/WeerliveClass.cpp in the function configereFilters() you can select what you will see on your ESP_ticker. Don't change anything but the true or false keywords.

void Weerlive::configureFilters()
{
  filter["liveweer"][0]["plaats"]   = true;
  filter["liveweer"][0]["time"]     = false;
  filter["liveweer"][0]["temp"]     = true;   //-- actuele temperatuur in graden Celsius
  filter["liveweer"][0]["gtemp"]    = false;  //-- gevoeld temperatuur
  filter["liveweer"][0]["samenv"]   = true;   //-- samenvatting
  filter["liveweer"][0]["lv"]       = true;   //-- relatieve luchtvochtigheid
  filter["liveweer"][0]["windr"]    = true;   //-- windrichting
  filter["liveweer"][0]["windrgr"]  = false;  //-- windrichting in graden
  filter["liveweer"][0]["windms"]   = false;  //-- windkracht in m/s
  filter["liveweer"][0]["windbft"]  = true;   //-- windkracht in bft
  filter["liveweer"][0]["windknp"]  = false;  //-- windsnelheid in knoppen
  filter["liveweer"][0]["windkmh"]  = false;  //-- windsnelheid in km/h
  filter["liveweer"][0]["luchtd"]   = true;   //-- luchtdruk
  filter["liveweer"][0]["ldmmhg"]   = false;  //-- luchtdruk in mmHg
  filter["liveweer"][0]["dauwp"]    = true;   //-- dauwpunt
  filter["liveweer"][0]["zicht"]    = false;  //-- zicht in meters
  filter["liveweer"][0]["gr"]       = true;   //-- globale (zonne)straling in Watt/M2
  filter["liveweer"][0]["verw"]     = false;  //-- korte dagverwachting
  filter["liveweer"][0]["sup"]      = false;  //-- zon op
  filter["liveweer"][0]["sunder"]   = true;   //-- zon onder
  filter["liveweer"][0]["image"]    = true;   //-- afbeeldingsnaam
  filter["liveweer"][0]["alarm"]    = true;   //-- Geldt er een weerwaarschuwing? 1 = ja, 0 = nee
  filter["liveweer"][0]["lkop"]     = true;   //-- Weerwaarschuwing korte omschrijving
  filter["liveweer"][0]["ltekst"]   = false;  //-- Langere beschrijving van de waarschuwing
  filter["liveweer"][0]["wrschklr"] = false;  //-- KNMI kleurcode voor jouw regio
  filter["liveweer"][0]["wrsch_g"]  = false;  //-- Moment waarop de eerstkomende KNMI-waarschuwing geldt
  filter["liveweer"][0]["wrsch_gts"]= false;  //-- Timestamp van wrsch_g
  filter["liveweer"][0]["wrsch_gc"] = false;  //-- KNMI kleurcode voor de eerstkomende waarschuwing
  //---- week verwachting ---
  for(int i = 0; i < 4; i++)
  {
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["dag"]       = true;   //-- datum van deze dag
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["image"]     = true;   //-- afbeeldingsnaamafbeeldingsnaam
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["max_temp"]  = true;   //-- maximum temperatuur voor de dag
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["min_temp"]  = true;   //-- minimum temperatuur voor de dag
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["windbft"]   = false;   //--  windkracht in Beaufort
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["windkmh"]   = false;   //-- windkracht in km/h
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["windms"]    = false;   //-- windkracht in m/s
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["windknp"]   = false;   //-- windkracht in knopen
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["windrgr"]   = false;   //-- windrichting in graden
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["windr"]     = false;   //-- windrichting
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["neersl_perc_dag"] = true;   //-- kans op neerslag per dag
    filter["wk_verw"][i]["zond_perc_dag"]   = false;   //-- kans op zon per dag
  }

} //  configureFilters()

v1.9.0 (10-11-2024)

You now have two options to get news items on your ESP_ticker!

• newsapi.org [but this source seems not to provide Dutch news anymore]
• mediastack [only 100 requests per month - 3 per day :-( ]

Select which one you want with build-flag in platformio.ini

v1.8.0 (10-07-2024)

I am excited to announce the release of version 1.8.0! This update brings significant improvements to enhance your development experience, especially with Visual Studio Code and PlatformIO. Here's what's new:

Enhanced VSCode Compatibility

• All code is now fully compatible with VSCode (PlatformIO): I've restructured the entire codebase to ensure seamless integration with Visual Studio Code and PlatformIO, making your development workflow smoother and more efficient.

Code Restructuring

• Migration from .ino to .cpp: All .ino files have been renamed to .cpp and moved to the src directory. This change aligns with standard C++ practices and improves code organization and readability.
• Header Files Creation: For every .cpp file, a corresponding .h file has been created in the include directory. These header files contain all the (extern) variable declarations and function prototypes, ensuring a clean separation of declarations and definitions. This will help you better manage your code and understand the structure of your project.

Why move to Visual Studio Code?

Visual Studio Code, coupled with PlatformIO, offers several advantages over the Arduino IDE for larger projects:

• Modular and Scalable: VSCode allows you to manage complex projects more efficiently by supporting modular programming and integrating seamlessly with version control systems like Git.
• Advanced Editing Features: VSCode provides powerful editing features such as IntelliSense, which offers smart code completion and navigation, making it easier to work with large codebases.
• Rich Extension Ecosystem: With a vast array of extensions available on the Visual Studio Code Marketplace, you can customize your development environment to suit your specific needs, from debugging tools to project management utilities.
• Integrated Terminal: VSCode includes an integrated terminal, allowing you to execute commands and run scripts without leaving the editor, streamlining your workflow.

Getting Started with Visual Studio Code

To get started with Visual Studio Code and PlatformIO:

1. Install Visual Studio Code: Download and install Visual Studio Code from https://code.visualstudio.com/.
2. Install PlatformIO Extension: Launch Visual Studio Code, go to the Extensions view (Ctrl+Shift+X), and search for "PlatformIO IDE". Click "Install" to add the extension.
3. Open Your Project: Open your project folder (ESP_ticker for instance) in Visual Studio Code and start coding!

We believe these updates will greatly enhance your development experience. Happy coding!

But what if you don't want to go to PlatformIO???

You’re in luck! There’s a Python script called convert2ArduinoIDE.py that converts PlatformIO code to a format suitable for the ArduinoIDE. However, be aware that you will miss out on all the benefits of using VSCode and PlatformIO!

For your convenience, I have already run the script, and you can find an ArduinoIDE-compatible folder in ArduinoIDE. Simply copy the ESP_ticker folder from the ArduinoIDE directory to your Arduino project folder. That’s all—it’s that simple!

After opening the ESP_ticker.ino file in the ArduinoIDE start off by readeing the README.h file!

v1.7.4 (08-07-2024)

Prepair for Switch to VSCode / PlatformIO

v1.7.3 (04-05-2023)

Small changes. Seems returned jsonString from Weerlive.nl has grown bigger..