departure monitor

Departure Monitor

Departure Monitor - a small DIY device that continuously displays real-time departure data from the public transport system.

With this ESP32-powered gadget, you will have up-to-date information for your preferred station at a glance.

The housing has been printed with a bambulab A1 0.4 mm print nozzle and PLA standard filament. Layer height has been set to 0.12 mm which gave appropriate results.

Github Repository Contents

- Fusion 360 model (.f3d)

- 3D print files (.stl, .3mf for BambuLab)

- Pin configuration and wiring diagram

- Source code for ESP32 (Arduino IDE)

- Images and assembly instructions

Features

- Live Updates — Fetches real-time departure data every minute from the public VBB (Berlin Public Transport) API

- Compact DIY Design — Built around an ESP32 microcontroller and a small display

- Open Source — Includes all models, print files, and source code

- Easy Setup — Simple to assemble and flash using the Arduino IDE

- Configurable — Adjust your station, preferred lines, and directions

Hardware

- Display: 4" TFT SPI 480x320 ST7796S - display amazon

- ESP32 starter kit - esp32 kit amazon

- jumper cables: - cables short amazon