ESP32 PC Control Deck
by Kamil Lepczynski · Intermediate
A USB-connected ESP32 desktop display that shows computer telemetry and turns touch controls into host-side actions.
Kamil Lepczynski built this compact desk controller around Elecrow's 2.8-inch ESP32 Solo Miner display. One USB cable powers the classic ESP32-WROOM-32 board, carries live telemetry from a Windows, macOS or Linux host, and returns touch events for the companion bridge to handle.
Original: github.com, github.com
Parts
| Qty | Part | Price | Buy |
|---|
| 1× | Elecrow 2.8-inch ESP32 miner display docs/HARDWARE.md names Elecrow's 2.8-inch ESP32 Solo Miner display and links the exact product page; the tested board uses an ESP32-WROOM-32-N4, ILI9341 320×240 TFT, XPT2046 resistive touch and CH340 USB serial bridge. | — | Elecrow |
| 1× | Adafruit short USB-C to USB-A cable 4472 The README requires one USB cable for power, firmware upload and serial data, and docs/HARDWARE.md identifies the board-side connector as USB-C. The creator does not name the host connector, brand or length, so this USB-A-to-C data cable is a compatible catalog example. | — | Adafruit |
| Parts cost estimate coming soon: prices are being checked at reputable sellers. |
Notes
Official README and hardware guide checked through the GitHub API at commit a6cd83df40d3ceaaa87688ed2487d16a7f28fa15 on 2026-10-30. The required Elecrow display and USB data cable are traced to the creator's documentation and have direct product links. The build is the standalone board-based desk controller shown by the creator; no separate enclosure or printable files are required or published. The repository declares the MIT license.
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