Building the weather indicator stand

In this section, our focus will shift to assembling the stand for our weather indicator. While it’s not imperative for running the code, building the stand is highly recommended as it adds a tangible, real-world aspect to our project, bringing the thing in IoT to life.

While this book does not provide a comprehensive guide on 3D printing, we will briefly outline the key steps involved in fabricating the stand. We’ll be using a standard fused deposition modeling (FDM) printer, ideally one with a print size such as the “Ender-3” (220mm x 220mm x 250mm). Our material of choice for this exercise is polylactic acid (PLA) since it’s known for its ease of use and suitability for beginners. Alternatively, polyethylene terephthalate glycol-modified (PETG) is also a great option, offering enhanced strength and flexibility. We’ll go through the basics of printing and assembling the stand components here.

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