Using Raspberry Pi as a platform for building weather stations has made it possible for anyone to monitor local weather conditions in a customized and flexible way. Initially, my weather station was limited to displaying weather forecasts, but as the project evolved, I expanded its functionality to provide more detailed weather monitoring.

Initial Phase: Basic Weather Station

In the first phase, I started by building a weather station using the Raspberry Pi Zero W. This setup allowed for weather forecasts to be displayed via Kodi and OSMC, offering an intuitive interface for accessing weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. The GisMeteo app, integrated into the system, allowed for convenient viewing of real-time forecasts.

Kodi and OSMC are both media center operating systems that allow you to manage and play multimedia content. These were used as the basis for displaying weather information through the GisMeteo app, simplifying access to forecasts.

Evolution of the Weather Station with Raspberry Pi 3

I later upgraded the weather station by switching to a Raspberry Pi 3 and integrating a DHT11 sensor. The DHT11 is a cheap and readily available humidity and temperature sensor that can provide accurate and reliable data on environmental conditions.

With the addition of the DHT11 sensor, I was able to collect real-time data on ambient temperature and humidity. This data was stored and displayed via a WebUI, allowing me to monitor historical temperature and humidity changes over time.

Advanced Perspectives: Professional Weather Stations

While versatile and accessible, the Raspberry Pi-based weather station has some limitations compared to professional weather stations. Adding more sophisticated sensors or using professional weather stations can provide greater accuracy and a wider range of data.

However, these advanced solutions can be more expensive and require greater technical expertise to configure and operate. Using more professional temperature sensors and forecasts allows for more detailed and reliable data, suitable for scientific or professional purposes.

In conclusion, building a weather station with Raspberry Pi can start with a basic project to display weather forecasts and can be progressively expanded to monitor weather conditions more precisely, offering a personalized and flexible experience based on the user's needs.

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