debsahu / RESTful-Ride

Using ESP8266 to call RESTful API from http://TheRide.org to get real-time BUS data

RESTful-Ride

Using ESP8266 to call RESTful API from http://TheRide.org to get real-time BUS data

Features:

• Easy to read interface
• Fast and Responsive
• Portable, i.e. small
• Wireless
• MQTT
• $$$ Cheap $$$

Hardware

• NodeMCU (ESP8266)
• NeoPixel Ring (16 LEDs)

Software

• Developer API key from TheRide.org
• PlatformIO
• MQTT Server
• Home Assistant

Wiring

Connect:

1. VCC of NeoPixel to 5V/Vin of NodeMCU
2. GND of NeoPIxel to GND of NodeMCU
3. Data in of NeoPIxel to RX pin of NodeMCU via 100-500Ohm resistor