#Raspberry pi weather display how to#

This means that the screen saver is switched off, which requires to do the following configurations.

Set raspberry pi to start in Desktop without entering credentials like shown below.

Once logged in, the key can be copied and used later.

OpenWeatherMap API key, which can be created automatically by opening a free account by the official website of openweathermap.This key will be used to get weather data.

If it is not the case, you can install it like described in this link. Usually, Raspbian should be already installed on the microSDHC card, if purchased together with Raspberry Pi.

Raspbian operating system installed on the microSDHC.

Capacitive 5 inch HDMI touch screen monitor РІР‚вЂњ 800 x 400 HD-LCD screen.

Raspberry pi inclusive microSDHC and Micro USB Power Adapter 2A РІР‚вЂњ 5V.

The displayed data is updated automatically every 10 minutes as configured. This small introduction to MagicMirrorР’Р† has been taken from the MagicMirrorР’Р† github page.Р”Р„fter installation and configuration of MagicMirrorР’Р† to show current weather and weather forecast only, you will get like the following image displayed on the connected touch screen. So no more web server or browser installs necessary!

MagicMirrorР’Р† focuses on a modular plugin system and uses Electron as an application wrapper. MagicMirrorР’Р† is built by the creator of the original MagicMirror with the incredible help of a growing community of contributors. The MagicMirrorР’Р† allows you to convert your hallway or bathroom mirror into your personal assistant. MagicMirrorР’Р† is an open source modular smart mirror platform with a growing list of installable modules.

#Raspberry pi weather display how to#

This tutorial shows how to use MagicMirrorР’Р† in a raspberry pi to display current weather and weather forecast on a touch screen connected to the raspberry pi.