This guide will help you create a fun little indoor barometer to help you predict changes in the weather without writing a single line of code. This project explores how to combine WipperSnapper firmware with Adafruit IO Actions to read data from an Adafruit DPS310 Barometric Pressure Sensor and adjust a custom designed analog panel meter.

What is WipperSnapper?

WipperSnapper is a firmware designed to turn any WiFi-capable board into an Internet-of-Things device without programming a single line of code. WipperSnapper connects to Adafruit IO, a web platform designed (by Adafruit!) to display, respond, and interact with your project's data.

Simply load the WipperSnapper firmware onto your board, add credentials, and plug it into power. Your board will automatically register itself with your Adafruit IO account.

From there, you can add components to your board such as buttons, switches, potentiometers, sensors, and more! Components are dynamically added to hardware, so you can immediately start interacting, logging, and streaming the data your projects produce without writing code.

What is a Barometer?

A barometer is an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, which helps predict weather changes. Higher pressure often means clear, fair weather, while lower pressure can signal rain, storms, or windy conditions. Barometers are widely used in meteorology, aviation, and even hiking to anticipate weather shifts.

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