Summary

  • The Screen Tracker is an innovative device which is the size of a keychain and tells users the location of the International Space Station (ISS) and the position of the planets.
  • It contains a WiFi-enabled ESP32 processor, a small LCD screen and a Neopixel LED.
  • To attain this information, the tracker accesses a website that uses AWS to gather and display the relevant data.
  • Apart from being a cool, retro-style accessory, the tracker can teach users about topics such as orbits and how to work with screens and APIs.
  • It could also be used as a curio to settle arguments at parties about where the ISS is passing over.

By Lewin Day

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