Web Installer
Version 1.0.1
ESP32 Touchscreen CNC Controller for FluidNC
🔄 Version 1.0.1 - Bugfixes & Documentation
December 4, 2025
- Bugfix: Touch screen not working after deep sleep wake on Basic hardware (removed GT911 sleep command)
- Bugfix: Fixed garbled screen flash on startup by delaying backlight activation
- Documentation Updates: Product links now use affiliate codes to help support development costs
- Hardware Recommendation: Advance display model now marked as recommended (superior IPS display, optional battery case)
📜 Prior Releases
Version 1.0.0 - Initial Release
November 17, 2025
- Real-time Machine Control: Monitor position, state, feed/spindle rates with live updates from FluidNC
- Multi-Machine Support: Store and switch between up to 4 different CNC configurations
- Intuitive Jogging: Button-based and analog joystick interfaces with configurable step sizes
- Touch Probe Operations: Automated probing with customizable parameters for precise work coordinate setup
- Macro Support: Configure and store up to 9 file-based macros per machine
- File Management: Browse and manage files from FluidNC SD, FluidNC Flash, and Display SD card
- Settings Backup & Restore: Export settings to JSON, auto-import on fresh install, Clear All Settings option
- Power Management: Configurable display dimming, sleep, and deep sleep modes for battery operation
🔧 Select Your Hardware
Elecrow CrowPanel 7" Advance Recommended
16MB Flash Memory
8MB PSRAM
ESP32-S3-WROOM-1-N16R8
Display: 800×480 IPS LCD
⚠️ Hardware Version 1.3 Only
DIP switches S0 and S1 → position 1
Buy on Elecrow ↗ (affiliate link)
Product links support development at no extra cost to you
⚠️ Before Installing
- Browser: Chrome, Edge, or Opera (required for Web Serial API)
- Cable: USB-C cable with data support (not charge-only)
- Permissions: Allow serial port access when prompted
- Important: Installing wrong hardware firmware will result in non-functional display
🚀 Install Firmware
Selected: Elecrow CrowPanel 7" Basic (4MB Flash)
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