ESPTimeCast Retro - The Original Case
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ESPTimeCast Retro – The Original Case
Originally released as the first enclosure for the ESPTimeCast project, ESPTimeCast Retro is the design that started it all, now available for the MakerWorld community to print and build.
Clean, compact, and purpose-built for the 32×8 MAX7219 LED matrix with ESP8266 or ESP32 boards, this enclosure focuses on simplicity, reliability, and fast assembly.
What Is ESPTimeCast?
ESPTimeCast is a WiFi-connected LED matrix clock and weather station that:
- Syncs time automatically via NTP
- Fetches live weather from OpenWeatherMap
- Includes a mobile-friendly web interface
- Alternates between time and weather
- Runs on ESP8266 or ESP32 boards
Full firmware:
https://github.com/mfactory-osaka/ESPTimeCast
🚀 Flash the Firmware (Optional)
The fastest way to get running:
✅ Officially Tested Boards
The following boards have been fully tested with ESPTimeCast:
- Wemos D1 Mini (ESP8266)
- ESP32 Dev Module
- ESP32-C3 SuperMini
- Wemos S2 Mini (ESP32-S2)
- ESP32-S3 WROOM-1 (Camera/SD board)
Compatible Chip Families
ESPTimeCast supports the following chip families:
- ESP8266
- ESP32
- ESP32-S2
- ESP32-C3
- ESP32-S3
(No Arduino IDE required. Chrome/Edge/Brave only.)
🛠 Hardware Required
- 1× ESP8266 or ESP32 dev board
- 1× MAX7219 32×8 LED matrix
- USB cable + jumper wires
- This printed enclosure
🖨 Print Settings
- Layer height: 0.2 mm
- Walls: 4
- Infill: 10%
- Supports: Not required
- Material: PLA or PETG
- Wall generator: Arachne recommended
Diffuser options:
0.2 mm / 0.4 mm / 0.6 mm depending on translucency preference.
🛠 Assembly Notes
- Printed springs attach to the MAX7219 PCB using thick double-sided tape
- ESP board mounts above the matrix
- Pins can be bent inward if required
- Diffuser glues in place to complete the structure
About This Version
This is the original “Retro” enclosure design.
A newer V2 enclosure with additional refinements is available separately.
💬 Share Your Build
If you print one, post a Make - I’d love to see it.
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License
You shall not share, sub-license, sell, rent, host, transfer, or distribute in any way the digital or 3D printed versions of this object, nor any other derivative work of this object in its digital or physical format (including - but not limited to - remixes of this object, and hosting on other digital platforms). The objects may not be used without permission in any way whatsoever in which you charge money, or collect fees.
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