https://github.com/alejandrosnz/esp8266-bitcoin-tracker

Bitcoin price tracker for the ESP8266 WiFi module with OLED or LCD displays
https://github.com/alejandrosnz/esp8266-bitcoin-tracker

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Bitcoin price tracker for the ESP8266 WiFi module with OLED or LCD displays

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/alejandrosnz/esp8266-bitcoin-tracker
• Owner: alejandrosnz
• Created: 2021-03-04T19:01:23.000Z (almost 4 years ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-11-30T11:19:45.000Z (2 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-11-30T12:21:27.993Z (2 months ago)
• Topics: arduino, bitcoin, crypto, crypto-ticker, esp, esp8266, lcd, oled, ticker
• Language: C++
• Homepage:
• Size: 2.19 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 2
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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# ESP8266 Bitcoin Tracker

A Bitcoin price tracker for the ESP8266 WiFi module, designed to display real-time cryptocurrency prices on an OLED or LCD displays.

![Bitcoin Tracker OLED](img/bitcoin-tracker-oled.jpg)

![Bitcoin Tracker LCD](img/bitcoin-tracker-lcd.jpeg)

## Features

- Real-time Bitcoin price tracking

- OLED display for clear visualization

- Customizable symbols and price display

- WiFi connectivity for fetching live data

- Visual indicators for price changes (up/down arrows)

## Requirements

- ESP8266 WiFi module

- OLED display (compatible with SH1106)

- Arduino IDE

- Libraries:

  - `ESP8266WiFi`

  - `ESP8266HTTPClient`

  - `ArduinoJson`

  - `Adafruit_GFX`

  - `Adafruit_SH110X`

  - `Wire`

## Installation

1. **Clone the repository:**

   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/bitcoin-tracker-oled.git

   cd bitcoin-tracker-oled

   ```

2. **Install required libraries:**

   - Open the Arduino IDE.

   - Go to **Sketch** > **Include Library** > **Manage Libraries**.

   - Search for and install the required libraries listed above.

3. **Configure your WiFi credentials:**

   - Open `config.h` and set your `ssid` and `password` for WiFi connectivity.

4. **Upload the code:**

   - Connect your ESP8266 to your computer.

   - Select the correct board and port in the Arduino IDE.

   - Upload the `bitcoin-tracker-oled.ino` file.

## Usage

- Once uploaded, the ESP8266 will connect to your WiFi network.

- The OLED display will show the current Bitcoin price and other relevant information.

- The display will update periodically, showing price changes with visual indicators.

## How to connect the ESP8266 to the I2C display

Refer to the following connection diagram for wiring your ESP8266 to the display:

![Connections](img/connections.jpeg)

## Troubleshooting

- Ensure your WiFi credentials are correct.

- Check the wiring connections between the ESP8266 and the display.

- Monitor the Serial output for debugging information.