ESP32 Interactive Display Digital Pet - TapTapPaw
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Description
ESP32 interactive display with touchscreen UI, animated digital pet and desktop companion.
TapTapPaw is a smart ESP32 display project using a 2.8" TFT touchscreen (ILI9341 / CYD ESP32), designed as an interactive animated desk gadget with sound effect. Inspired by the Bongo Cat meme. Built from scratch
🤖 About the Project
When you type on your keyboard, animated paws tap in real time with sound effects. Mouse movement triggers playful reactions, creating a responsive and immersive UI experience.
Built with ESP32 and touchscreen interface, this project combines embedded systems, UI animation, and interactive design into a compact 3D printed enclosure with foldable stand.
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✨ Features
- Foldable Design — Compact and easy to pack.
- Adjustable Angle — Set the perfect viewing angle for your setup.
- Perfect Fit — Designed specifically for the ESP32 2.8" capacitive touch display.
- 🕒 Live Clock — Analog or digital clock with animated hands
- 🖱️ Input Awareness — Reacts to keyboard and mouse activity with sound effect
- 📊 System Telemetry — CPU, RAM, battery level, charging status
- 🎵 Music Status — Displays current playback state and track info (Youtube, Spotify, Music)
- ☀️ Weather Condition — Shows the current weather for your location and updates the background + sound effect accordingly
- 🧸 Cute UI — Designed with playful animations using LVGL
- 🔌 Low-Latency Serial Link — Efficient binary protocol over USB
- 🌗 Auto backlight— Shifts brightness based on ambient light levels.
- 🔄 Screen Rotation — Swtichable screen rotation 180 degree
🔌 Auto sleep — Display will be automatically turned off after disconnected for 5 minutes
📦 Bill of Materials (BOM) To build the full TapTapPaw, you need:
- 3D Printed Parts: The files provided here.
- Highly Recommended → ESP32 2.8" purple capacitive touch screen
- Also work with general ESP32 CYD2.8" Resistive Touch Screen but might need to calibrate touch by Push RESET button then release and Push BOOT (GPIO0) button within 1-2 second to enter touch calibration mode. - Speaker 1 Watt 9x22 mm. → https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c3fTkgxl
- Screw M2.3 x 4 = 4 pcs
- USB Cable: To connect to your PC/Mac.
🚀 Setup Guide
This isn't just a static model! To bring it to life, you need the firmware and desktop app.
- Flash the Firmware - No coding needed! Connect the board to your PC via USB and flash the firmware
- Install the Desktop App - The device communicates with a companion app running on your computer
Flash Firmware + Desktop App for macOS and Windows
3. Run it
Launch the app, select the serial port, and watch your desk buddy come to life!
Download part list & assembly guide below
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