USB-C DeskRadar: Open-source ESP32-C3 flight tracker

The USB-C DeskRadar is an open-source, aviation-themed flight tracker built using the ESP32-C3 RISC-V microcontroller. The device utilizes a 1.28-inch round TFT color display to provide a real-time, sonar-style radar view of live aircraft positions around a user-configured location.

By connecting to the internet via Wi-Fi, the tracker retrieves live ADS-B flight data from services such as adsb.fi and the OpenSky Network. The interface displays critical flight information, including aircraft heading, speed, callsign, altitude, and aircraft type, along with range rings and compass directions.

While the hardware has appeared as an inexpensive consumer gadget on platforms like AliExpress, the project is documented through open-source GitHub repositories. This allows users to build their own versions using 3D-printed enclosures and custom firmware developed with Arduino and PlatformIO.