Most of the problems related to LCD screens are related to the drivers. Now install the LCD drivers provided with your screen. To change the desktop for a single click go to file manager, click on Edit and at the very bottom select preferences. When using the touchscreen it is very difficult to open the app with 2 clicks. Run the shell script by typing sudo chmod -R 755 *.sh sudo. The shortcut.sh file will create a shortcut on the Raspberry Desktop for easy operation. Also add your coordinates for your location. Open the raspi-openweather script and add your API key. Open the script from the terminal window and add your coordinates and API key. Follow the Adafruit_Python_DHT for details.

You need to install the driver for the DHT22. sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgradeĪfter the upgrade, you are ready for the installation. Finish with the location and new password setup.Įnter the terminal screen and upgrade if needed.

Use raspberrypi.local as the IP and raspberry as the password. Now connect to the Pi with VNC viewer from your computer and finish setting up your time zone and keyboard type. Go to interfacing Options and enable VNC, then Exit. The password is raspberry.Īfter the Pi boots up, you need to turn ON the VNC server on the pi using SSH from your computer. Use for the IP address or find the IP in your network by using your android phone, and an App called FING. Power ON the Pi and try connecting to it with SSH. ctrl_interface=DIR=/var/run/wpa_supplicant GROUP=netdev update_config=1 country=US network= Also create a file called wpa_nf and include your WIFI credentials. After burning the image create an empty file called ssh in the boot folder of the SD card. To start, you should know how to SSH to the Raspberry Pi and also use the remote connection VNC. To obtain a Free API key go to and register.ĭownload the full raspbian buster image and burn to a 8GB or bigger SD card. The touch feature of the screen is not required but is helpful to shutdown the App. The screen required is a 3.5” HDMI or a 5'. The inside temperature is obtained with a DHT22 sensor connected to the Pi. It also requires a FREE API key from openweathermap for operation. The script requires the Longitude and Latitude coordinates for your location. This project uses the openweathermap API for weather information.

Wunderweather map