A sleek and informative screen that shows local weather and real-time market trends for your favourite assets. Can be powered through USB by any device with an Internet connection and runs python3. The Python script runs on host device and forwards live data to Arduino (ATmega328) through USB serial. This system operates without the need of a WiFi module.
Supports all currencies on CoinMarketCap
Instructions assume host device is connected to the Internet, running Git, pip, python3.
- ATmega328 microcontroller board with USB or equivalent
- 16x2 LCD
- Wires
- 220 ohm potentiometer
- 220 ohm resistors x2
- Green and red LED
STL files for 3D printing are provided in hardware folder. Case was designed for an Arduino Nano and soldering may be required to fit all hardware components inside.
Clone the required files:
git clone https://github.com/Jingyue-Wu/crypto-ticker
Connect to ticker over USB and update and install necessary packages
pip install pyserial
pip install DateTime
Install CH340 USB drivers: CH341SER
Flash microcontroller with crypto-ticker.ino using Arduino IDE
Obtain your API keys from:
Weather API
CoinMarketCap
Input API keys, USB serial port and your location in constants.py
crypto-price.py contains customizable options such as currencies:
# ----------------------------Options:----------------------------
# Search for any coin
parameters = {"symbol": "BTC,ETH,ADA,SOL,DOT,ALGO", "convert": "USD"}
# Display Weather and time?
displayWeatherTime = True
# LED on?
ledOn = True
Plug in microcontroller, then run crypto-price.py. Device and program should instantly boot up.