ESPTimeCast – WiFi LED Matrix Clock + Weather DisplayFeatured on Hackaday and XDA Developers!

ESPTimeCast is a WiFi-connected LED matrix clock and weather display that combines smart features with a clean, compact design.

It automatically syncs the time via NTP and fetches live weather data from OpenWeatherMap.Everything is configured through a built-in web interface — no coding required after flashing.The display alternates smoothly between time and weather on a bright 32×8 MAX7219 LED matrix.

Hardware Requirements• ESP8266 or ESP32 development board (e.g., Wemos D1 Mini)• MAX7219 32×8 LED Dot Matrix module• USB cable and jumper wires• 3D-printed ESPTimeCast case (this model!)

Features• Simple browser-based setup — no hardcoding needed• Configuration stored in flash memory (LittleFS)• Smooth animations and clear LED display• Alternating time and weather view• Compact and stylish enclosure• Prints without supports• Fast assembly — ready in minutes

Project ResourcesFull firmware, wiring guide, and setup instructions available here: https://github.com/mfactory-osaka/ESPTimeCast

** Print Settings**Layer height: 0.2 mmSupports: Not requiredMaterial: PLA or PETGCompatibility: Common MAX7219 + Wemos D1 Mini modules

NotesESPTimeCast was designed to be practical, fast to print, and easy to assemble.If you build one, please share your make or ideas for future versions — I’d love to see them!

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