DeskRadar / Capsule Radar Desk Enclosure
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Description
A custom-designed 3D printable desktop enclosure for the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch AMOLED 1.75" display.
The design transforms the display into a compact aviation-style radar console that looks great on a desk, shelf, workshop bench, or flight simulation setup.
This enclosure is compatible with both the Capsule Radar project and the DeskRadar project and was specifically designed around the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch AMOLED 1.75" display.
Credits
Special thanks to Quique, creator of the original Capsule Radar project:
https://makerworld.com/de/models/2907695-capsule-radar-live-flight-radar-desk-gadget
This enclosure can be used with the original Capsule Radar firmware or with the enhanced DeskRadar fork.
Required Hardware
To build this project you will need:
- Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch AMOLED 1.75"
- USB-C cable Male https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0GT3S6C5C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
- USB-C adapter Female https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DFPMKRJ3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
- Basic Soldering Iron and basic soldering skills
- 6 × M3 × 8 mm screws
- WiFi connection
- Capsule Radar or DeskRadar firmware installed on the device
Optional:
Printing Recommendations
Material:
- PLA works well
- PETG is recommended for improved durability and heat resistance
Suggested Settings:
- Layer height: 0.20 mm
- Walls: 2-3
- Top/Bottom layers: 5
- Infill: 15–20%
- Supports: Required
- Brim: Optional
Assembly
- Print all STL files.
- Install the Waveshare AMOLED display into the front opening.
- Route the USB-C cable through the rear opening.
- Attach the rear cover.
- Flash either Capsule Radar or DeskRadar firmware.
- Connect to WiFi and enjoy live ADS-B aircraft tracking.
Compatible Software
Capsule Radar
Original project by socquique:
https://github.com/socquique/capsule-radar
DeskRadar
Enhanced community fork:
https://github.com/acothebraco/desk-radar
Both projects provide a live ADS-B aircraft radar experience optimized for the round AMOLED display.
Features
- Compatible with Capsule Radar and DeskRadar
- Aviation-style desktop enclosure
- Optimized viewing angle
- Integrated display visor
- Rear ventilation openings
- Easy USB-C cable access
- Perfect for desks, workshops, offices and flight simulator setups
- Easy to print and assemble
Enjoy building your own desktop flight radar! ✈️📡
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