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@adammelancon adammelancon released this 14 Dec 02:14

πŸ›°οΈ ISS/Satellite Tracker v2.0 Release Notes

This release brings major usability improvements and makes the software smarter about the hardware it is running on.

πŸš€ New Features:

πŸ›°οΈ Satellite Favorites Menu

  • Preset List: Added a built-in list of 10 popular satellites: ISS, Tiangong, Hubble, NOAA 15/18/19, Meteor-M2 3, SO-50, AO-91, and FOX-1B.
  • Quick Select: Instantly select a target using keys 1-4 to download TLE data and start tracking.
  • Smart Scrolling: Navigate the list using the arrow keys with a paginated view that keeps the UI clean.

πŸ”Œ Automatic GPS Detection

  • The firmware now automatically scans for the M5Stack LoRa868/GPS Module at boot.
  • If detected, it auto-enables GPS mode. If not found, it defaults to Manual Location mode. No more toggling settings when you attach/detach the base!

⏱️ Precision Timing

  • Continuous GPS Time Sync
  • Previously: The clock synced once at boot and could drift over time.
  • New Behavior: The system now re-syncs its internal clock with the atomic GPS time every 60 seconds.
  • Result: Your "Live Telemetry" screen (Azimuth/Elevation) remains frame-perfect and drift-free for long-duration tracking sessions.

πŸ› οΈ Improvements & Fixes

  • Manual Entry Moved: The "Manual Entry" option is now located at Option #3 in the config menu, keeping the ability to track any NORAD ID custom.
  • UI Polish: Added visual "Up/Down" indicators to menus to show when more options are available off-screen.
  • Drift Fix: Solved an issue where the internal RTC would slowly desync from real-time if the GPS signal fluctuated.