This page is currently being written — content is added progressively as the project is documented.
ESP32 · Touch 7 displayRotator Interface — Control Panel
A wireless control panel for the rotator, as a companion to the Rotator Interface project.
Overview
This page describes the 7" touchscreen display with an ESP32-S3 module that I used for remote control of the rotator.
The module can generate a circular/azimuthal map centered on the locator you enter in the menu. The map has a maximum range of 18,500 km and a minimum of 1,500 km.
Control is touch-based — tap anywhere on the map, or enter the desired azimuth directly using the keypad.
The device can also display wind direction and speed (as a text readout and a graphical needle on the map). You can set a maximum wind speed and gust limit; once exceeded, the antenna automatically turns to a safe position (0° or 90° relative to the wind direction).
The Control Panel communicates with the Rotator Interface module over its own dedicated WiFi channel, independent of the home network.
More details will be added progressively, as the device is still under development.