An LED panel that shows the aviation around you
14 days ago
- #FlightTracking
- #DIY
- #LED
- TheFlightWall is an LED wall displaying live flight information visible from your window.
- Open-source version includes guides on panels, mounting, data services, and code.
- Viral build video available on Instagram.
- Official product available at theflightwall.com for those who prefer not to build.
- Airline logo lookup feature coming soon.
- Main components include 20x 16x16 LED panels, ESP32 dev board, 3D printed brackets, and wooden trim pieces.
- Power requirements: 5V >20A power supply and 3.3V - 5V voltage level shifter.
- Data sources: OpenSky for ADS-B flight data and FlightAware AeroAPI for route, aircraft, and airline information.
- Dimensions with 20 panels (10x2): ~63 inches x ~12.6 inches.
- Alternative mounting options include MDF board or cardboard.
- Wiring diagram provided for system connection.
- Data setup involves registering for OpenSky and FlightAware AeroAPI accounts and configuring API keys.
- WiFi credentials and location settings need to be updated in configuration files.
- Firmware can be built and uploaded using PlatformIO.
- Customization options include brightness and text color adjustments.
- Encouragement to share builds on Instagram by tagging @theflightwall.