Daylite ESP32 Weather Display: Your Instant Weather Companion

Never step out unprepared again! Daylite delivers real-time forecasts at a glance with a sleek, minimalist design. Perfect for your desk, kitchen, or bedside, it’s the effortless way to stay ahead of the elements—rain or shine.

Why You Will Love Daylite

✅ 5-Minute Setup – No tools, wiring, or soldering!

✅ Budget-Friendly – Build for under $20 with widely available parts.

✅ Open Source & Free – Customize freely or contribute to the code.

✅ Beginner-Friendly – Ideal intro to ESP32, 3D printing, and IoT projects.

✅ Plug & Play – Powered via USB-C/micro-USB.

Parts List

• ESP32-2432S028R Board – 2.8" ILI9341 display (240x320 TFT LCD).

• Buy: Amazon US | AliExpress

• Note: Ensure model ESP32-2432S028R ILI9341 2.8" – clones work if specs match!

• Angled USB Adapter (90°):

• USB-C or Micro-USB (match your board’s port):

• Amazon US | UK

• USB Power Cable – Any standard 5V adapter (e.g., phone charger).

Setup in 3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Flash the Firmware

• Plug your ESP32 board into your computer.

• Visit the Daylite Web Installer:

• 🔗 https://shivam-hegadi.github.io/Daylite-Installation-Wizard/flash.html

• Follow the on-screen guide to install firmware + connect to Wi-Fi.

Step 2: Assemble the Hardware

• Attach the angled USB adapter to the board (facing away from the screen).

• Insert the board into the 3D-printed case (display facing front).

• Snap the back cover closed.

Step 3: Power & Customize

• Plug in USB power – it initially displays a blank screen.

• Connect to WeatherBoxAP on your phone or laptop.

• Connect to your home WiFi from the portal. (if portal does not show up, go to http://192.168.4.1/ )

• Swipe down from the top to open menu. From there, you can choose your location, adjust brightness, enable dark mode, and much more.

Key Features

• 🌦️ Local Forecasts – Pulls data from global weather APIs

• 🖍️ Clean UI – Sleek UI with Light and Dark Mode

• ⏰ Night Mode – Automatically Dims the Screen during the night.

• 🔄 One-Click Updates – Web installer handles all firmware upgrades

• ⚡ Low-Power Draw – Draws <0.5W.

FAQs

Q: What does Daylite access on WiFi?

A: Daylite only connects to the OpenMeteo Weather API. No tracking, accounts, or data logging. You can View source code to verify.

Q: Can I modify the design?

A: Yes! All 3D models and code are in the files!. Resize or remix!

Q: What if my board has a different pin layout?

A: Leave a comment down below and I will give you files with a pin layout customized to your board.

Q: Does it work without constant internet?

A: Yes! Shows cached data, however, it updates the weather every 15 minutes.

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Get Building Now:

🔧 GitHub Repository | 🔧 Installer

Crafted with ❤️ by Shivam Hegadi