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MatrixPortal S3 Flight Proximity Tracker #AdafruitLearnGuide

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Adafruit is sharing a guide for the Flight Proximity Tracker, a project that transforms LED matrix displays into an airport-style departure board. Using the MatrixPortal S3 with CircuitPython, it pulls live flight data from FlightAware's AeroAPI to show real-time information: flight IDs, routes, altitude, and speed. All the parts and complete guide are available in the Adafruit shop, perfect for a maker weekend project.

Source: https://blog.adafruit.com/2026/07/27/matrixportal-s3-flig...

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