Someone revived two vintage wind meters from an airport tower using an ESP32-C6

Two vintage wind meters in an airport tower have been revived using an ESP32-C6, according to a report sourced from XDA. The project centers on refurbishing older instrumentation by integrating a modern microcontroller to restore functionality.

The individual behind the restoration is identified as Simon, a Computer Science BSc graduate with a history of technology writing dating back to 2014. The article frames his background as context for the project.

The event is described as taking place at an airport tower, where the two wind meters were brought back into operation. Specific details about the airport, exact location, or the date of the revival are not provided in the source material.

The report focuses on the technical approach, noting the use of an ESP32-C6 microcontroller as the core of the revival. There are no disclosed outcomes beyond the successful revival of the meters, nor are there details about the meters’ model numbers, installation changes, or operational performance.