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ESP32

₹5,000 – ₹15,000

6 – 12 Hours

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ESP32-S3 Box 3 Smart Weather Station: Real-Time Field Monitoring for Farmers from Home

An IoT-based weather station that enables farmers to monitor real-time environmental conditions in their fields directly from home using an ESP32 and ThingSpeak server.

Originally published on CircuitDigest

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Parts You'll Need

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ESP32 WiFi+Bluetooth CP2102 Development Board Rs. 520.00
ESP32-C3 Development Board with Berg Pins - Unsoldered Rs. 390.00
GY-BMP280-3.3 HIGH PRECISION ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE SENSOR MODULE Rs. 69.00
LM2596 Step Down DC-DC Buck Converter Rs. 99.00
400 Points Mini Solderless Prototype PCB Breadboard High Quality Rs. 89.00
MB102 Adjustable Breadboard Power Supply Module (3.3V & 5V) for Arduino & Raspberry Pi Rs. 139.00
Jumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Male 20cm Rs. 45.00
Jumper Wire 10 Pin Male To Female 20cm Rs. 45.00

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We don't carry yet: Ambient / Weather (rain gauge, anemometer, UV)
Battery Charger Module TP4056
Boost Converter (Step-up)
LiPo Battery
Perfboard / Veroboard / Stripboard
Enclosure / Box / Case
Wind direction sensor
Tripod stand

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How It Works

The ESP32-S3 Box 3 Smart Weather Station functions as an integrated Internet of Things (IoT) field monitoring system powered by a reliable LiPo battery setup. To ensure the electronics receive stable operating voltage, a TP4056 charging module manages safe battery replenishment, while an MT3608 boost converter steps up the battery voltage to meet the operational demands of the microcontroller and peripherals. The central processing unit relies on the ESP32 Wroom module and the ESP32-S3 Box 3 hardware, which interface with a suite of environmental and meteorological peripherals built on a Zero PCB foundation. A BME680 sensor measures ambient atmospheric properties such as temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure. Simultaneously, specialized physical transducers capture local meteorological dynamics, including an anemometer for wind speed, a wind direction sensor, and a Gravity rain bucket sensor for precipitation tracking. Once the sensor data is gathered by the ESP32, the system utilizes its networking capabilities to transmit the telemetry over the internet to the ThingSpeak IoT platform. This allows users to view live meteorological metrics remotely. All electronics, including the custom wiring on the Zero PCB and power management modules, are housed within an enclosure constructed from an acrylic sheet and mounted securely on a tripod stand for stable outdoor deployment.

Why Build This

Implement a complete, scalable IoT remote agricultural monitoring system to aid in automated irrigation planning.

Deploy early warning systems using live environmental data to help prevent crop damage from extreme weather conditions.

Gain practical undergraduate-level engineering experience integrating analog sensors, power management modules, and cloud IoT dashboards.

Real-World Application

Remote agricultural monitoring, automated irrigation planning, and early warning systems for extreme weather conditions to prevent crop damage.

Skills You'll Learn

I2C sensor communication

analog signal acquisition

power management and voltage boosting

IoT cloud data logging

microcontroller firmware development

Safety Precautions

Ensure proper waterproofing and weatherproofing of the ground station enclosure and secure the tripod stand firmly to withstand outdoor winds.

Technology Tags

IOT

WI-FI

BME680

ANEMOMETER

RAIN SENSOR

THINGSPEAK

MQTT

HTTP

SENSORS

AUTOMATION

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the power supply handle outdoor conditions without a wall outlet?

The system runs on a LiPo battery regulated by a TP4056 charging module for safe power delivery and an MT3608 boost converter to maintain the necessary voltage levels for the ESP32 and sensors.

How is the weather data sent to my home if the field is far away?

The ESP32 microcontroller connects to a local wireless network and pushes the collected sensor telemetry directly to the ThingSpeak IoT platform over the internet, allowing remote viewing from anywhere.

What precautions should be taken to protect the electronics outdoors?

You must ensure proper waterproofing and weatherproofing of the ground station enclosure and secure the tripod stand firmly to withstand outdoor winds and precipitation.

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