• HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial
  • HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial
  • HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial
  • HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial
  • HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial
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HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial

HALO TOUCH – Multifunction Desktop USB Hub & Dial

$79.00 USD
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What is it?

This compact Apple II floppy disk emulator lets an Apple II, Apple II Plus, or Apple IIe load disk images from an SD card instead of relying on aging 5.25-inch floppy disks. It includes the STM32F411 BlackPill controller board and SD card interface needed for the emulator itself.

What's in the box?

Package includes: 1x Apple II floppy disk emulator board assembly, 1x installed STM32F411 / BlackPill controller board, 1x OLED display and four-button interface, 1x prepared SD card / microSD card, and 1x ribbon cable for the Apple II floppy interface. Apple II computer, Disk II controller/interface card, and copyrighted disk images are not included.

Installation

Connect the emulator to the Apple II floppy interface using the included ribbon cable, insert the prepared SD card, then power on and use the OLED screen and four buttons to choose a disk image. Basic Apple II hardware knowledge is recommended.

Warranty

Hardware is tested before shipping whenever stock is available. The product includes a 1-year non-transferable warranty covering manufacturing defects. If compatibility or setup issues occur, contact support before requesting a return.

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Technical details

Description, documents, and source code.

🔍 What is it?

HALO TOUCH is a compact desktop USB hub + round display gadget designed as a DIY multi-function desk companion.

It integrates:

USB 2.0 hub (2×A + 1×C)

TF card reader

Per-port voltage/c…

🔍 What is it?

HALO TOUCH is a compact desktop USB hub + round display gadget designed as a DIY multi-function desk companion.

It integrates:

USB 2.0 hub (2×A + 1×C)

TF card reader

Per-port voltage/current/power monitor

Pomodoro timer with haptic feedback

MP3 “cyber music box”

360×360 animation & photo display

Audio spectrum visualizer

AIDA64 PC hardware monitor

Rotary knob with Surface Dial-style control (Win10+)

All features run in one device driven by a tactile rotary dial and a circular IPS screen.

💡 Why did you make it?

I wanted a single playful desktop gadget that could:

- Expand USB ports

- Show real PC stats

- Act as a timer when working

- Play music when relaxing

- Display photos/animations when idle

- Offer a physical dial similar to Microsoft Surface Dial

Instead of having multiple small devices, I built one all-in-one desk companion that blends functionality, fun, and cyber aesthetics.

🌟 What makes it special?

All-in-one design

USB hub, power monitor, Pomodoro timer, MP3 player, display frame, spectrum visualizer, and PC hardware monitor in a single unit.

Surface Dial–like rotary control

Works on Windows 10+

Per-application actions

Long-press screen → dial menu pops up on PC

Useful for scrolling, zooming, switching tracks, etc.

Highly customizable via TF card

/mjpeg/ → 360×360 animated loops

/pic/ → custom photo albums

/music/ → MP3 for music box mode

/aida64/ → backgrounds for PC monitor

Replaceable alarm, boot animation, themes, etc.

Two independent power modes

PC USB power (default)

PD power input for high-load scenarios

Made for makers

A fully DIY creative device—hackable, modifiable, and fun to extend.

> ⚠️ Note: This is a personal DIY project. No formal certifications. Use at your own risk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCurv6DAQQY

Videos

Original product page: https://www.tindie.com/products/johnson/halo-touch-multifunction-desktop-usb-hub-dial/

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