IoT Flag Monitor for Community Boating Boston ⛵

This project is an IoT device that displays real-time sailing conditions from Community Boating in Boston. Using a T-Display ESP32 development board, the device fetches the current flag color and status from the Community Boating API and shows it on a small TFT screen. No more manual checks—just a quick glance at the device before heading out!

Features

• Real-time data: Continuously fetches and displays the current flag status.
• Custom flag display: Shows the flag color with a wave effect and corresponding status message.
• WiFi-enabled: Automatically connects to your WiFi network and retrieves data from the API.

Materials

• T-Display ESP32 WiFi Bluetooth Development Board
• 3D-printed case and boat model

Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository.
2. Install the necessary libraries: TFT_eSPI, WiFi, HTTPClient.
3. Upload the code to your ESP32 board using the Arduino IDE.
4. Customize your WiFi credentials in the code.
5. Assemble the components and power on the device.

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More Information

For a detailed walkthrough, check out the full project write-up on Medium.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.