Desk Deck

Desk Deck is a sleek, angled desktop stand and enclosure engineered specifically for the popular ESP32 4.3-inch Capacitive/Resistive Touch Display Development Board (JC4827W543 / ESP32-8048S043 series).

Software Agnostic – Use It for Anything!

While shown in the photos running a Home Assistant terminal, the hardware setup is completely open:

• Home Assistant / ESPHome / OpenHASP: Smart home dashboard, scene triggers, light controls, climate panels.
• SquareLine Studio / LVGL: Standalone embedded GUIs and DIY touch widgets.
• PC Hardware Monitor: Real-time stats display for CPU/GPU thermals, clocks, and memory via HWiNFO or AIDA64.
• Desk Gadgets: Crypto/stock tickers, weather clocks, stream decks, macro pads, or network status boards.

Key Features

• Ergonomic Viewing Angle: Angled for glanceable visibility and comfortable touch interaction on any desk, shelf, or nightstand.
• Modular Backplate System: The front bezel and main wedge housing are 100% universal across both versions. Only the backplate changes:
• Wired Version: Features dedicated cutouts for a panel-mount USB-C extension socket and a mini rocker switch.
• Battery / Wireless Version: Features a solid, clean backplate designed to house a flat internal LiPo battery and a TP4056 charging module for cord-free desk use.
• Tool-Free / Snap-Fit Back Closure: The backplate locks neatly into place without needing rear mounting screws, keeping the exterior clean and uncluttered.
• Secure Screen Mounting: The display board fastens securely to the front bezel using M2 brass heat-set inserts and machine screws, protecting the screen and providing durable retention.
• Roomy Enclosure: Plenty of internal volume for tidy wire routing, switch connections, and power management hardware.

3D Printing Guidelines

• Material: PETG, PLA, or ABS/ASA (PETG or PLA-CF recommended for a clean, textured matte look)
• Layer Height: 0.16 mm – 0.20 mm
• Infill: 15% – 25% (Gyroid or Grid)
• Walls/Perimeters: 3 to 4 walls

Hardware & Bill of Materials (BOM)

Core Components

• Display Module: 4.3-inch ESP32 Display Board (800×480 JC4827W543 / ESP32-8048S043 or compatible variant)
• Heat-Set Inserts: 4× M2 × 3mm (or M2 × 4mm) brass threaded inserts (OD ~3.0–3.2mm)
• Screen Mounting Screws: 4× M2 × 4mm (or M2 × 5mm) countersunk flat-head machine screws

Option 1: Wired Setup

• USB-C Port: Panel-mount USB-C female socket extension / pigtail cable
• Power Switch: Mini rectangular rocker switch (KCD11 / 10×15 mm)

Option 2: Battery / Untethered Setup

• Charging Module: TP4056 charger board
• Battery: 3.7V LiPo flat pouch cell (sized to fit the bottom internal cavity)
• Power Switch: Mini rocker switch or slider switch for battery cutoff

Assembly Instructions

1. Install Heat-Set Inserts: Using a soldering iron with an insert tip (around 200–220°C for PLA/PETG), gently press the 4 M2 brass inserts into the screen mounting bosses inside the front bezel.
2. Mount the Screen: Place the 4.3" ESP32 module inside the front bezel frame and secure it using the 4× M2 flat-head machine screws.
3. Wire the Chosen Backplate:
4. Wired: Press/mount the panel-mount USB-C socket into the rear port and wire 5V through the rocker switch to the ESP32 board's 5V and GND pins.
5. Battery Version: Wire your 3.7V LiPo battery to the TP4056 B+/B- pads, route the power output through your power switch to the board, and mount the TP4056 and cell neatly inside the cavity.
6. Close Up: Slide and press your chosen backplate into the main angled chassis until it sits flush.