Anand D
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Maker from the youtube channel Hacktuber recently made a custom "5-in-1 Cyber Deck" using ESP32. He demonstrated the project using two different ESP32 based development boards. One is a 2.8-inch CYD (Cheap Yellow Display) featuring an integrated touchscreen for quick prototyping, and the other is a 3.5-inch non-touch TFT display connected to an ESP32 C3 Mini, mounted onto a 3D-printed enclosure. The latter, powered by an ESP32-C3 SuperMini, is intended as a permanent, sleek workstation piece that eliminates messy wiring.
At the core of the build demonstrates 5 different modes that can be changed with just a simple tap. Users can toggle between a Matrix visualizer, a Game of Life cellular automation, a digital clock with a rainbow-style seconds bar, a weather station that pulls real-time data based on GPS coordinates, and a crypto terminal for tracking market prices. This modular approach transforms a simple microcontroller into a highly functional desktop dashboard.
For those looking to replicate the project, the creator provides the full resources including the code, library modifications, and wiring guidance in the link provided below. The project highlights the accessibility of ESP32 development boards in building cyber decks, like the ones a lot of makers use to build with Raspberry Pis. The project is open for any kind of customizations.
