Sun Art
Display a beautiful full-screen color pattern that changes throughout the day based on the sun's position. No API key required.
Overview
The Sun Art plugin creates dynamic visual patterns using the board's color tiles:
- Pattern changes through 12 distinct stages (night, dawn, sunrise, morning, noon, etc.)
- Calculated from your location's actual sun position
- Uses all available color tiles for rich visuals
Setup
- Open http://localhost:4420
- Go to the Integrations page
- Toggle Sun Art on
- Set your latitude and longitude
- Click Save Changes
tip
Sun Art fills the entire board -- use it as a standalone full-screen display or in a schedule rotation.
Available Variables
| Variable | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
{sun_art.sun_art} | Full-screen pattern (use alone) | (full board) |
{sun_art.sun_stage} | Current stage name | SUNSET |
{sun_art.sun_position} | Sun elevation angle | 45.2 |
{sun_art.is_daytime} | Whether sun is up | true |
{sun_art.time_to_sunrise} | Time until sunrise | 06:30 |
{sun_art.time_to_sunset} | Time until sunset | 12:15 |
Sun Stages
| Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| Night | Deep blue/violet tones |
| Late Night | Subtle pre-dawn hints |
| Dawn | First light on the horizon |
| Early Sunrise | Warm colors emerging |
| Sunrise | Full sunrise palette |
| Morning | Bright warm tones |
| Noon | Peak yellow/white |
| Afternoon | Warm golden hour begins |
| Late Sunset | Rich orange/red sky |
| Dusk | Fading purple tones |
| Twilight | Deep blue returning |
Next Steps
- Visual Clock Plugin -- Another full-screen display
- Schedule -- Rotate Sun Art with other pages
- Plugins Overview -- See all available plugins