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ESP32 Marauder — Cheap Yellow Display

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The aim of this project is to port the ESP32-Marauder firmware to the Cheap Yellow Display (CYD), offering powerful WiFi and Bluetooth testing features on an affordable and accessible hardware platform.


🏴‍☠️ Latest Update Highlights — v1.1.0 (11/28/24) 🏴‍☠️


Requirements

  1. A compatible CYD module (see Compatibility)
  2. Chrome browser
  3. Data-capable USB cable
  4. (Optional) GPS module for enhanced functionality

Installation Steps

Web Flasher Method (Recommended)

  1. Go to the CYM Web Flasher
  2. Click "Connect" and select your device
  3. Choose the appropriate Model and Version
  4. Click "Program" to start flashing

CYM Web Flasher Screenshot

Troubleshooting:

If issues arise, try the following steps:

  1. Unplug and restart your CYD module
  2. Hold RST, tap BOOT, release RST (the screen should go blank)
  3. Refresh the Web Flasher page and click "Connect"
  4. If problems persist, hold BOOT while clicking "Connect"

For further details, check out the Web Flasher repository.


Manual Arduino IDE Method

  1. Set up your Arduino environment following the ESP32 Marauder Arduino IDE Setup Guide.
  2. Add the necessary libraries to your Arduino libraries folder.
  3. Set the upload speed to 115200 in the Arduino IDE (tested on version 1.8.19).
  4. Upload the firmware to your CYD module.

For a step-by-step guide, refer to Smoochiee's tutorial.


Compatibility

The project has been successfully tested on:

No hardware modifications are required, thanks to @ggaljoen's fork of the TFT_eSPI library.


GPS Functionality

GPS functionality is fully supported via the 4-pin connector near the MicroUSB port. For a list of compatible GPS hardware, refer to the official wiki.

GPS -> CYD
VCC -> VIN
GND -> GND
TX -> TX
RX -> RX

Note: On 2.4" models swap RX/TX


Example Usage

After flashing, your CYD module will boot into the Marauder interface. Refer to the ESP32 Marauder Wiki for detailed usage instructions.

Demo 1 Demo 2


Acknowledgments

A huge thanks to @cod5fgzj, smoochiee, ggaljoen, and ATOMNFT. And a special mention to JustCallMeKoko for their foundational work on the ESP32Marauder.


Disclaimer

This project is for educational purposes only. Always obtain proper authorization before testing on networks you don't own or have explicit permission to test. Don't be a dick!