ESP32 Wi-Fi Weather Station with E-Paper Display
ESP32 & IoT Systems Free Updated Sep 03, 2026

ESP32 Wi-Fi Weather Station with E-Paper Display

Build an ultra-low-power weather station with an e-paper screen fetching real-time forecast data via OpenWeather API.

Project Overview

This project guides you through building a persistent, battery-operated ambient weather station utilizing an ESP32 microcontroller and a 4.2-inch tri-color E-Paper (E-Ink) display.

Key Highlights

  • Deep-sleep power consumption under 15µA for 6-month battery lifespan
  • HTTP JSON parsing of OpenWeatherMap REST API
  • Custom font rendering and atmospheric icons
  • 3D printable desktop enclosure schematics included

Circuit Diagram & Components

Components required: ESP32-WROOM-32, Waveshare 4.2" E-Paper display, BME280 temperature/humidity sensor, TP4056 charging module, and a 18650 Li-ion battery.