esp8266-sysmon/README.md

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# ESP8266 Based System Monitor
## Disclaimer!
### This project is based on work from [execuc/esp-hw-monitoring](https://github.com/execuc/esp-hw-monitoring) with several modifications to fit my needs. I take no credit for the original work.
### Modifications include but are not limited to:
- Major code cleanup
- Data format modification
- More efficient data reading
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## What is this?
This is a simple ESP8266 based system monitor that can be used to monitor system information and resources. It also shows the current time as well as the ambient temperature and humidity.
## Components used
- ESP8266
- 240*320 2.8 inch ILI9341 LCD
- DHT22 temperature module (with resistor)
## Connecting the components
- Connect the LCD to the ESP8266 as follows:
- LCD VCC to ESP8266 3.3V
- LCD GND to ESP8266 GND
- LCD CS to ESP8266 D2
- LCD RESET to ESP8266 D3
- LCD DC to ESP8266 D4
- Connect the DHT22 to the ESP8266 as follows:
- DHT22 VCC to ESP8266 3.3V
- DHT22 GND to ESP8266 GND
- DHT22 DATA to ESP8266 D8
## How to use
- Install the Arduino IDE
- Install the ESP8266 board
- Install the following libraries:
- Adafruit GFX Library
- Adafruit ILI9341
- Adafruit Unified Sensor
- DHT sensor library
- Open the `sysmon.ino` file in the Arduino IDE
- Upload the code to the ESP8266
- Run the sysmon.py script on your computer
- Enjoy!