Build guide
Build guide
Short guides for all cubes: what you need, how to assemble, flash the firmware and set the device up. A guide with photos is planned; this page contains everything that can be said reliably today.
Important: WetterCube is a software project. I provide the software (firmware); you do the building yourself: you buy the matching board (for WetterCube and WetterCubePlus also the display), flash the firmware and design a case to your own taste. I try to offer matching cases for the individual cubes, but the focus is on the software. Finished devices are not offered. You find short build guides under Build guide.
1.54", ESP32-C3, wiring required
3.5" touch, ESP32-S3, wiring required
7" touch, ready-made board, no wiring
2.8" satellite display, ready-made board, needs a Fusion
Which cube suits me?
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Cases at a glance
| Cube | Case | Status |
|---|---|---|
| WetterCube | Simple Print Monitor – ST7789 1.54" Display Case by Keralots (Bambu MakerWorld) | available (by Keralots) |
| WetterCubePlus | case V2 (lower part and lid) to download (3MF, GitHub) | available |
| WetterCube Fusion | matching case with a free 3D-print file | in the works |
| WetterCube Next | design or print your own | notes and files will follow |
In development: Fusion and Next are still in development (alpha). Errors can occur with the current versions.
Language and region: The WetterCube project is currently only available in German. Because the weather data for warnings, pollen forecast and bio-weather comes from the German Weather Service (DWD), it currently only works completely in Germany. A translation into English and weather information usable worldwide are planned, but there is no fixed date yet.
Updates and maintenance: The WetterCube Fusion is the current spearhead, this is where development goes; the Next is developed in parallel. The WetterCubePlus continues to receive updates, including new features as far as the device allows. The WetterCube only gets security updates when they are necessary.
At your own risk: You use the software and the guides on your own responsibility; I accept no liability for damage or consequences. You should roughly know what you are doing: flashing a board, setting up Wi-Fi and, with WetterCube and WetterCubePlus, crimping cables and soldering. If anything is unclear, please ask first; I am glad to help through the contact form or on GitHub (issues).
When flashing, you can usually not break much on an ESP32: the board can be flashed again at any time. Real damage is more likely to come from wrong wiring or a wrong voltage.
Weather data, warnings, pollen forecast and bio-weather are for information only. They can be incomplete or delayed and replace neither official warnings (for example NINA or the DWD WarnWetter app) nor medical advice. Do not use devices you switch through the Fusion for safety-critical purposes.