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estatusboard

Small python application that shows weather and time over a custom background.

Built for raspberry pi with the official 800x480 display.

Based on the popular Magic Mirror project: https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror

Setup

  • Clone repo to the raspberry pi (recommended to use virtualenv)
  • Install Flask
  • Obtain Weather Underground api key: https://www.wunderground.com/weather/api/
  • Edit config.py file with key and location information
  • Add files to /static/img folder (viewed as "cover")
  • Run the application and navigate to Pi browser to http://127.0.0.1:5000

Tips If Managing via ssh

  • Install gnu screen and xdotool
  • Open one screen to run the estatusboard application
  • Open another screen and run the epiphany (or other) browser
export DISPLAY=":0"
epiphany http://127.0.0.1:5000 &
  • Exit screen and then force the display fullscreen
export DISPLAY=":0"
xdotool key F11

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