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+# Balcony Weather Station
+
+A DIY weather station on my balcony that is hooked up to [Home Assistant](https://www.home-assistant.io/).
+
+The code is [CircuitPython](https://circuitpython.org/). It follows many of the patterns I learned in creating an [aquarium controller](https://git.sr.ht/~travisshears/sewa-reef-controller).
+
+## Capabilities 
+
+Right now the station is fairly limited measuring only temperature, humidity,
+and atmospheric pressure. I have plans to expand the project to also measure
+noise levels, and wind.
+
+## Hardware
+
+Sensors:
+- BME280
+
+MCs:
+- Raspberry Pi Pico
+- Adafruit Airlift
+
+## Images
+
+![power case](/docs/power.jpg)