Daylite - Open Source Weather Display

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 installe