my version of the spotify display starter project — shows whats currently playing and lets me skip/play songs with actual keyboard switches. also threw in a buzzer for button feedback cause why not.
i hate picking up my phone just to skip a song while im working or studying. wanted something that just sits on my desk, shows me whats playing, and lets me control it without touching my phone. also i wanted to finally learn how WiFi on a microcontroller works and this was the perfect excuse for that.
- ESP32-C3 connects to WiFi and talks to the Spotify API
- 1.8" ST7735 TFT display shows the current track and artist
- Gateron keyboard switches to skip, go back, and play/pause
- Passive buzzer clicks whenever you press a button
- everything sits in a 3D printed case from JLCPCB
Wiring diagram using KICAD
| Item # | Name | Purpose | Qty | Total (USD) | Source | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wires | To make connections | 5 | $2.20 | AliExpress | link |
| 2 | WS2812B LED Ring | Underglow lighting for the case | 1 | $2.78 | AliExpress | link |
| 3 | Key Caps | For the switches | 3 | $2.50 | AliExpress | link |
| 4 | 3D Printing Case | To hold the display | 1 | $11.00 | #printing-legion | - |
| 5 | Cherry MX Switches | To switch between songs | 3 | $2.91 | AliExpress | link |
| 6 | Wemos ESP32-C3 Development Board | MCU | 1 | $4.79 | AliExpress | link |
| 7 | 1.8" TFT LCD Display Module ST7735S 3.3V | The display unit | 1 | $3.27 | AliExpress | link |
| TOTAL: $29.45 |
