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ESP8266 LCD Clock (Wi-Fi + NTP)

This project is a custom-character big digit LCD clock using an ESP8266 NodeMCU with I2C LCD.
The time is fetched from the internet via NTP and automatically adjusted for India Standard Time (UTC+5:30).
It also supports:

• 12-hour format with AM/PM
• Custom greetings based on time of day
• Multiple Wi-Fi credentials for reliable connection

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✨ Features

• Large custom-digit display using LCD’s CGRAM.
• Time updates from NTP every minute.
• Greets user with:
  • Good Morning (6 AM to 12 PM)
  • Good Afternoon (12 PM to 10 PM)
  • Good Night (10 PM to 6 AM)
• Multiple stored Wi-Fi credentials — automatically connects to first available.
• Neatly arranged clock layout so AM/PM fits perfectly.

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🛠 Hardware Required

• ESP8266 NodeMCU
• I2C LCD Display (20x4 recommended)
• USB cable & power supply
• Internet access

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📦 Libraries Required

Install these libraries via Arduino IDE’s Library Manager:

• ESP8266WiFi.h
• NTPClient.h
• WiFiUdp.h
• Wire.h
• LiquidCrystal_I2C.h

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⚡ How It Works

1. ESP8266 tries to connect to one of the stored Wi-Fi credentials.
2. Fetches time from NTP server (pool.ntp.org) with India time offset.
3. Displays the time in big digits on the LCD.
4. Shows a greeting message based on the hour of the day.
5. Refreshes every second for real-time updates.

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🔧 Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/MaxonXOXO/CustomLCD.git

2. Open the .ino file in Arduino IDE.
3. Replace Wi-Fi credentials in the code:

   #define WIFI_SSID_1 "YourFirstSSID"
   #define WIFI_PASSWORD_1 "YourFirstPassword"

4. Upload the code to your ESP8266.
5. Connect your I2C LCD to the correct pins and power up.

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📷 Example Output

Good Morning
 08:45 AM

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License — feel free to modify and share.

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Made with ❤️ by MAXONXOXO!