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- The project is a fun lazy Saturday activity after a busy week, where an ESP32-C3 and 1.28-inch round display create a live aircraft radar using ADS-B data.
- The build required light soldering, but was easy and quick (about 15 minutes) using silicone wires and browser-based ESPHome flashing.
- The original 3D model from Makerworld looked good but had tight tolerances, so a replacement model was printed.
- The firmware was customized with flight context (origin/destination), descriptive aircraft types, local weather info, and a web interface for coordinates and display options.
- Improvements include 10% larger text, authenticated OTA updates, and sliders for text size adjustment; future plans involve porting to a larger display and designing a 3D-printed enclosure.