hardcoreerik/OrcSDR
Portable touchscreen SDR for M5Stack Tab5 + RTL-SDR dongles — spectrum, waterfall, FM/AM, Shortwave, ADS-B, FT8, P25, LoRa, RF tools, and Wi-Fi analysis without a PC.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
OrcSDR gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 241. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 241 stars a year. It ranks #964 among C++ repositories and #12,384 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#12219
BEST RANK
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💡 Overview
OrcSDR is an open-source project written in C++: Portable touchscreen SDR for M5Stack Tab5 + RTL-SDR dongles — spectrum, waterfall, FM/AM, Shortwave, ADS-B, FT8, P25, LoRa, RF tools, and Wi-Fi analysis without a PC.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in ads-b, dsp, embedded. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/hardcoreerik/OrcSDR.git
cd OrcSDR⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
OrcSDR coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed OrcSDR into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open AGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install OrcSDR using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/hardcoreerik/OrcSDR.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for OrcSDR.
Import OrcSDR into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `OrcSDR --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
hardcoreerik/OrcSDR is currently ranked #12,384 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OrcSDR do? +
Portable touchscreen SDR for M5Stack Tab5 + RTL-SDR dongles — spectrum, waterfall, FM/AM, Shortwave, ADS-B, FT8, P25, LoRa, RF tools, and Wi-Fi analysis without a PC.
What language is OrcSDR written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: ads-b, dsp, embedded, esp32, esp32-p4.
Is OrcSDR actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 18, 2026 with 22 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does OrcSDR have? +
OrcSDR has 241 stars and 17 forks on GitHub.
How does OrcSDR rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 241 stars, hardcoreerik/OrcSDR is ranked #12,384 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #964 among C++ projects.
What license is OrcSDR distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
