TA-Tuner-Controller

This project is a remote tuner system that allows you to control variable capacitors via WiFi using an ESP32 and a stepper motor.

Features

• WiFi Access Point (AP): The device creates its own WiFi network ("TA-Tuner-Controller"), so no external modem is needed.
• Web-Based Control: User-friendly interface accessible via any browser (phone, tablet, or PC).
• Precise Motor Control: AccelStepper library is used for precise forward/backward driving of the stepper motor.
• OTA Update: The device software can be updated wirelessly (via `/update` page).

Hardware Requirements

• Microcontroller: ESP32 (ESP32-DevKitC V1 etc.)
• Motor: 28BYJ-48 (5V) Stepper Motor
• Driver: ULN2003 Stepper Motor Driver Board
• Capacitor: Suitable Variable Capacitor for MLA Antenna
• Power Supply: Suitable power supply for ESP32 and Motor (e.g. 9-12V Battery)

Installation and Usage

1. Installing the Software:

• Download the project to your computer.
• Open the project in Visual Studio Code with the PlatformIO extension.
• Connect your ESP32 board and click the "Upload" button to load the software.

2. Connection:

• Power on the device.
• Scan for WiFi networks from your computer or phone.
• Connect to the `TA-Tuner-Controller` network.
• Password: `deeplabstudio`

3. Control:

• Open your web browser and type `192.168.4.1` in the address bar.
• Adjust the antenna by moving the motor in the desired direction and step count from the interface that opens.