As a DIY enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of building my own weather station. After the acquisition of DarkSky by Apple, I decided it was time to take matters into my own hands and create a system that could provide me with the detailed weather data I’ve come to rely on. One feature I particularly miss from DarkSky is the visibility value, which is crucial for understanding just how clear the day is, especially with the frequent fog in my area.
I’ve started experimenting with ESPHome and ESP8266 devices, which have proven to be incredibly versatile for such projects. However, I’ve hit a snag: finding a reliable way to measure visibility. I’m curious if anyone out there has successfully implemented a visibility sensor using ESP8266 or has any suggestions on how to approach this. I’ve considered using optical sensors or even leveraging existing air quality sensors, but I’m not entirely sure how effective these would be for measuring visibility.
If anyone has tackled a similar challenge or has insights into the types of sensors that could work for this purpose, I’d be thrilled to hear from you. It’s always inspiring to see the creativity and problem-solving skills of this community, and I’m hopeful we can find a solution together. Let’s keep the conversation going and explore how we can make this project a success!