BME280 Web Server

Develop a Basic Weather Station Using BME280 with ESP32

Forget relying solely on distant weather apps or commercial weather stations. With this IoT project, you can become your own weather forecaster!

Using the ESP32 as the control device, it effortlessly connects to your WiFi network and sets up a web server. Whenever a device connects to this server, the ESP32 gathers temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, and altitude data from the BME280 sensor. It then displays this information on the device’s web browser through a user-friendly interface. Ready to get started? Let’s jump in!

BME280 Temperature, Humidity and Pressure Sensor

Let’s discuss the BME280 module briefly.

The BME280 is a cutting-edge digital sensor developed by Bosch, capable of measuring temperature, humidity, and pressure. It represents an advancement over earlier sensors like the BMP180, BMP085, and BMP183.

Operating within a voltage range of 3.3V to 5V, the BME280 module is perfectly suited for interfacing with 3.3V microcontrollers such as the ESP32.

Featuring a straightforward two-wire I2C interface, the BME280 module facilitates seamless communication. By default, the BME280 has an I2C address of 0x76, although it can be effortlessly modified to 0x77 using a simple procedure.

Wiring the BME280 sensor to the ESP32 is straightforward. Follow these steps:

1. Connect the VIN pin on the BME280 module to the 3.3V output on the ESP32.
2. Connect the GND pin on the BME280 module to the ground (GND) on the ESP32.
3. Link the SCL (Serial Clock) pin on the BME280 module to the D19 pin (I2C clock) on the ESP32.
4. Connect the SDA (Serial Data) pin on the BME280 module to the D18 pin (I2C data) on the ESP32.

TO PREPARE Arduino IDE

To prepare your Arduino IDE for programming the ESP32, you’ll need to install an add-on. Follow these steps to set it up:

1. Open your Arduino IDE.
2. Go to File > Preferences (on Windows) or Arduino > Preferences (on macOS).
3. In the “Additional Board Manager URLs” field, add the following URL:

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• https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json

4. Click OK to close the Preferences window.
5. Now, navigate to Tools > Board > Boards Manager.
6. In the Boards Manager, search for “ESP32” using the search bar.
7. You should see an option called “esp32 by Espressif Systems.” Click on it and then click the “Install” button.
8. Once the installation is complete, close the Boards Manager.

Now, your Arduino IDE is ready to work with the ESP32. You can select the ESP32 board from the Tools > Board menu and start programming!

Installing Library For BME280

To communicate with a BME280 module, you’ll need to install the Adafruit BME280 Library. This library simplifies the process of reading temperature, relative humidity, and barometric pressure data from the sensor. Here’s how to install it:

1. Open your Arduino IDE.
2. Go to Sketch > Include Library > Manage Libraries…
3. In the Library Manager, type “Adafruit BME280” into the search bar.
4. The Adafruit BME280 Library should appear in the search results. Click on it.
5. Click the “Install” button to install the library.
6. Once the installation is complete, close the Library Manager.

Now, you have successfully installed the Adafruit BME280 Library and can start using it in your projects to interface with the BME280 sensor.

Applications:

1. Weather Monitoring: Real-time tracking of temperature, humidity, and pressure for weather stations.
2. Indoor Air Quality: Monitoring VOCs for maintaining healthy indoor environments.
3. IoT Environmental Sensing: Gathering data for energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

Advantages:

• Real-Time Updates: Instant access to current environmental data.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy visualization of sensor readings via web browsers.
• Customizable: Tailored solutions adaptable to various monitoring needs.