Dustin Watts
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FreeTouchDeck (an Bluetooth ESP32 TFT + Touch Macro Keypad)

This is my take on an open source alternative for a Stream Deck (start at $120). FreeTouchDeck will cost you about $20 including shipping!

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FreeTouchDeck (an Bluetooth ESP32 TFT + Touch Macro Keypad)

Things used in this project

Hardware components

Espressif ESP32 DevKitC (38-pin)
×1
ILI9488 TFT + XPT2046 Touch controller
×1
ESP32 + TFT Combiner PCB (optional)
×1

Software apps and online services

Arduino IDE
Arduino IDE

Hand tools and fabrication machines

Soldering iron (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)
Solder Wire, Lead Free
Solder Wire, Lead Free
Wire Stripper & Cutter, 32-20 AWG / 0.05-0.5mm² Solid & Stranded Wires
Wire Stripper & Cutter, 32-20 AWG / 0.05-0.5mm² Solid & Stranded Wires
Jumper Wire Kit, Multicolor
Jumper Wire Kit, Multicolor

Story

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Schematics

Hookup guide

All the connections you need to make between the ESP32 and the TFT Touch screen

Pin Connections

A simplified hookup diagram.

Code

FreeTouchDeck

For interfacing with Windows/macOS/Linux using an ESP32, a touchscreen and BLE. Installation and user manual in the Wiki: https://github.com/DustinWatts/FreeTouchDeck/wiki

Credits

Dustin Watts

Dustin Watts

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