DeskRadar / Capsule Radar Desk Enclosure

A custom-designed 3D printable desktop enclosure for the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch AMOLED 1.75" display.

The design transforms the display into a compact aviation-style radar console that looks great on a desk, shelf, workshop bench, or flight simulation setup.

This enclosure is compatible with both the Capsule Radar project and the DeskRadar project and was specifically designed around the Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch AMOLED 1.75" display.

Credits

Special thanks to Quique, creator of the original Capsule Radar project:

https://makerworld.com/de/models/2907695-capsule-radar-live-flight-radar-desk-gadget

This enclosure can be used with the original Capsule Radar firmware or with the enhanced DeskRadar fork.

Required Hardware

To build this project you will need:

• Waveshare ESP32-S3 Touch AMOLED 1.75"   
• USB-C cable Male     https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0GT3S6C5C?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1
• USB-C adapter Female      https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DFPMKRJ3?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
• Basic Soldering Iron and basic soldering skills
• 6 × M3 × 8 mm screws
• WiFi connection
• Capsule Radar or DeskRadar firmware installed on the device
• 3 x M2 8mm Hexagon socket screws for mounting the Waweshare AMOLED Screen     https://tinyurl.com/3ebe6v3b

Optional:

• Battery 3.7V  https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0F18QM8SJ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

   

Printing Recommendations

Material:

• PLA works well
• PETG is recommended for improved durability and heat resistance

Suggested Settings:

• Layer height: 0.20 mm
• Walls: 2-3
• Top/Bottom layers: 5
• Infill: 15–20%
• Supports: Required
• Brim: Optional

Assembly

1. Print all STL files.
2. Install the Waveshare AMOLED display into the front opening.
3. Route the USB-C cable through the rear opening.
4. Attach the rear cover.
5. Flash either Capsule Radar or DeskRadar firmware.
6. Connect to WiFi and enjoy live ADS-B aircraft tracking.

Compatible Software

Capsule Radar

Original project by socquique:

https://github.com/socquique/capsule-radar

DeskRadar

Enhanced community fork:

https://github.com/acothebraco/desk-radar

Both projects provide a live ADS-B aircraft radar experience optimized for the round AMOLED display.

Features

• Compatible with Capsule Radar and DeskRadar
• Aviation-style desktop enclosure
• Optimized viewing angle
• Integrated display visor
• Rear ventilation openings
• Easy USB-C cable access
• Perfect for desks, workshops, offices and flight simulator setups
• Easy to print and assemble

Enjoy building your own desktop flight radar! ✈️📡