ATS-MINI Receiver Remote Control

A web-based remote control for the ATS-MINI portable shortwave radio receiver. This project uses a Flask backend and a responsive web interface to let you control your radio from any device on your local network, including a PC or a mobile phone.

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✨ Features

• Live Monitoring: Displays real-time radio data like frequency, band, mode, RSSI, SNR, and volume.
• Intuitive UI: A clean interface with a clickable/touch-enabled VFO knob for smooth tuning.
• Full Control: Dedicated buttons to change volume, band, mode, step size, and more.
• Multi-Platform Support: The web interface is responsive, working on both desktop browsers and mobile touchscreens.
• Network Access: The Flask server allows remote access from any device on the same local network.

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🛠️ Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Python 3.x
• An ATS-MINI receiver connected to your computer via USB.
• Required Python libraries: Flask and pyserial.

Installation

1. Clone this repository or download the source code files.
2. Open your terminal in the project directory.
3. Install the required libraries:

   pip install Flask pyserial

Running the Application

1. Connect your ATS-MINI receiver to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Run the Flask server:

   python backend.py

3. Open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:5000. If you're using another device, replace localhost with your computer's local IP address (e.g., http://192.168.1.10:5000).

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📝 Project Files

• backend.py: The Flask server that handles serial communication with the radio and serves the web interface.
• templates/index.html: The complete frontend file, containing the UI structure, styling, and all of the JavaScript logic.

TODO

• Audio Streaming: Tunnel the receiver's audio output into the web interface. (AUX Socket)

Tested On FW v2.30 esp32-si4732/ats-mini