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adsb-scanner-pitft

Overview

This is python code for an ads-b scanner running on a Raspberry Pi. It uses dump1090-fa to provide the mode S records. The output is rendered onto a TFT display.

Features

  • Separate Military and Civilian callsign displays
  • Last 20 callsigns are shown on a rolling display
  • Military callisigns highlihted in bold yellow and red
  • Always logs all ads-b records and callsigns to files in datestamped directories
  • Hold mode for displaying telemetry for a specific aircraft, including distance and bearing
  • Military mode only displays military callsigns
  • Optional Twitter integration for notifying you of recent callsigns
  • Remote head functionality (hardware under development)
  • Startup page for choosing various options

How do I build one?

Read the install guide.

Prerequisites

The install guide assumes you:

  • Know how to download the Raspberry Pi OS
  • Know how to write the OS to a SD Card
  • Know how to boot a rPi, login with SSH, and perform basic configuration with raspiConfig
  • Know how to use a bash shell, and have the ability to troubleshoot if you type something in wrong

How do I use it?

Read the using guide.

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