Waveshare ESP32-S3 2.8inch Capacitive Touch Display Development Board holder for home automation projects. Simple snap together or friction fitting, with space to add a battery.

Why did I decide to make it?

Modern home labs are powerful but opaque. Monitoring your NAS storage health or spotting a bandwidth-hogging device usually requires logging into clunky web UIs on a PC. I wanted a "glanceable" physical dashboard that sits on my desk—something with the aesthetic of a premium smart home display, but with the raw data functionality needed by a power user.

How does it work?

The system is powered by the ESP32-S3 (V2), which polls your network devices asynchronously in the background.

Key Features:

Custom "Nest-Style" Chassis: 3D-printed in PETG for heat resistance and structural durability.

Snap-Fit Mechanics: Precision-engineered snap-fit joints and friction-fit neck assembly—no glue or external screws required.

Real-time Analytics: Instant visual feedback on CPU load, storage availability, and network throughput.

Low Footprint: A single USB-C cable for both power and data, keeping your workspace clutter-free.