CrowPanel 2.1" ESP32 Rotary Display Review – The Smart Home Knob I Actually Enjoy Using

Quick Verdict Display: Gorgeous 480x480 IPS Rotary knob: Satisfying & smooth Stock case: Feels plasticky With 3D-printed case: Excellent ESPHome support: Official examples since Jan 2026 Price: ~$35 Why the CrowPanel 2.1" Rotary Display? # The Elecrow CrowPanel 2.1" Rotary Display is an ESP32-S3 based round display with a built-in rotary encoder - and it's one of the more interesting pieces of…