Hi everyone! I’d like to share a project I’ve been developing: OrbitScout, an ESP32-based device designed to help align antennas for satellite signal reception without the need for a constant internet connection. The device combines a GPS module to obtain real-time location and time, an inertial sensor to improve orientation accuracy, and a TFT display to provide an intuitive interface.
Main Functionalities
• Graphical interface on the TFT display, allowing navigation through menus, viewing satellite information, and adjusting system settings.
• Battery monitoring, displaying the charge level in real time.
• Satellite tracking, calculating position and trajectory based on updated data and displaying future passes.
• Pass notifications, alerting the user via a buzzer when a satellite becomes visible.
• Orientation sensing, ensuring more precise antenna alignment based on the user’s position.
• Wi-Fi connection management, used exclusively to update TLEs via CelesTrak, ensuring orbital data is always current.
Note
Currently, the GPS module is providing incorrect information due to a hardware issue. It will soon be replaced with a new one. When it was functioning correctly, the system operated perfectly, delivering accurate location data and reliable satellite tracking information.
