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One solution to this problem is to have a device which acts like a USB memory stick, but with it's own WiFi connection, download the latest eQSL cards directly. This could then be used with any digital photo frame and operator autonomously. | One solution to this problem is to have a device which acts like a USB memory stick, but with it's own WiFi connection, download the latest eQSL cards directly. This could then be used with any digital photo frame and operator autonomously. | ||
- | Another goal was to make it simple so anyone could create one, with off the shelf parts if possible. Luckily, the //LILYGO® T-Dongle | + | Another goal was to make it simple so anyone could create one, with off the shelf parts if possible. Luckily, the //LILYGO® T-Dongle-S3 Development Board// was a ideal solution to this, offering SD card interface for storing images, USB-A port for plugging into digital photo frames, and added bonus of a TFT screen to display status messages. |
- | Software has been created, using the Arduino development environment with ESP32-S2 core, using the eQSL API in order to fetch images, all running on the device itself. Other than the initial flashing and configuration, | + | Software has been created, using the Arduino development environment with ESP32-S3 core, using the eQSL API in order to fetch images, all running on the device itself. Other than the initial flashing and configuration |
Here is a picture of a dongle, showing it currently downloading a eQSL card: | Here is a picture of a dongle, showing it currently downloading a eQSL card: |
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