# Look for a dataset with the following name and if it doesn't exist create it. # Set up Geckoboard connection (This is where you need to put your API key).Ĭlient = geckoboard.client('YOUR-API-KEY-GOES-HERE') Now you can cheat and create a new file on your Pi called gecko-weather.py and just paste in the following script:.

If you’ve not yet got a Geckoboard account, now’s a good time to sign up.

Next you’ll need to find your Geckoboard API key.

Without it you’ll end up with the wrong library. You’re now ready to move on to sending the data to your Geckoboard dashboard. Once you’ve reached the Running the built-in example and burning in the sensor step, you’ll be able to see the sensor working - hooray! cd /home/pi/bme680/examples Now the Pi’s all set up it’s time to get your sensor working.įor the Pimoroni BME680 follow this getting started tutorial. This means you can unplug the screen and keyboard attached to the Pi. It’s also a good idea to change the Pi’s password.Īt this point you can enable SSH if you like and program the Pi remotely from your usual computer. Once you’ve got the operating on system on the Pi installed connect it your WiFi. It makes a lot of problems just go away! sudo apt-get update If this is your first time using a Raspberry Pi follow these instructions for getting set up.įor this initial set up life’s a lot easier if you have a keyboard, mouse and screen to plug directly into the Pi.Īlso, if you’re picking up Pi that’s been hanging around for a while, make sure you update it. We like Pimoroni’s Pibow cases, but there are some really fancy cases out there like the Anidees aluminium case if you want to go all out. Make sure to buy the right gender, this will depend on what header you put on the Pi and break out board. The BME680 has been designed so you can plug it directly into the Pi without any connecting wires, but if you want a bit more flexibility you’ll need a few jumper wires.

You'll need a way of connecting your sensor to your microcontroller/computer of choice.

If you’re starting out, buying a kit complete with a power supply and HDMI/USB dongles is usually a good idea. Any Pi should do, but it’s easier if it’s one of the models with Wifi built in. We went for a Model 3, as it’s what we had lying around, but a Zero W would have been a cheaper and more compact option. We’re big fans of Raspberry Pis – the Zero W is perfect for this – but there are lots of alternatives like the Particle Photon.įor the brains of the operation we went for a Raspberry Pi.

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