The problem
A small embedded screen needs to communicate useful information while responding to touches and refreshing without making the interface feel slow.
HARDWARE
Soren Smart Clock.
An embedded UI experiment built around an ESP32 DevKit, an ILI9341 touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, and network time.
PrototypeRole: Hardware and firmware builder
PROJECT / SMART-CLOCK
How I'm approaching it
- Use an ESP32 with an ILI9341 display and XPT2046 touch controller.
- Synchronize time through Wi-Fi and NTP using Bangladesh time.
- Plan partial redraws to avoid repainting the whole screen unnecessarily.
- Design theme and 12/24-hour controls for direct touch interaction.
What this work is teaching me
Embedded interfaces require attention to redraw cost, input reliability, screen layout, and the limitations of the hardware—not just the appearance of a mockup.
What's next
Capture the actual hardware, verify the final firmware on-device, and record a short end-to-end demo.
Descriptions reflect current portfolio notes. Update them as the project evolves.
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