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.

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:

   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:

Troubleshooting

• Ensure your WiFi credentials are correct.
• Check the wiring connections between the ESP8266 and the display.
• Monitor the Serial output for debugging information.