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Fallout Themed Decibel Meter
A decibel meter themed after Fallout is a nice addition to my pedalboard for tracking room noise levels. The initial display features the vault logo and indicates the current decibels. The second screen presents system information against a Pip-Boy backdrop. The third screen offers a clock, calendar, and a cheerful thumbs-up icon. There’s also a…
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Simple Temp Relay and Reset for HA ESPHome
A simple temperature relay and reset mechanism for Home Assistant (HA) using ESPHome with an ESP32 D1 Mini involves programming the ESP32 to control a relay based on temperature readings, and to reset itself under certain conditions. The ESP32 D1 Mini is a compact and versatile board that can be integrated with HA for various…
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Project Box Version II
Selecting the right material for a 3D printed project box is crucial, especially when it houses sensitive single-board computers (SBCs), relays, and sensors. PETG is indeed a great choice due to its strength, durability, and resistance to higher temperatures, which can be beneficial for electronics projects that may generate heat. For projects requiring more wear-resistant…
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Cabinet Lighting Esphome HA Motion
A motion detector to control the lights under your kitchen cabinets using ESP32 and ESPHome with Home Assistant. The ESP32 is a versatile microcontroller that is compatible with ESPHome, which is a system that allows you to control your smart home devices with Home Assistant. For this project, you would need an ESP32 board, a…
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Clock MQ-2 Relay Temp DST
Creating a multifunctional environmental monitoring system with Arduino is a rewarding project that combines temperature, humidity, air quality measurements, and light control. For temperature, humidity, and air quality, the BME680 sensor is an excellent choice as it provides a comprehensive data set including gas resistance readings indicative of air quality. To integrate light sensitivity, the…
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Simple RGB 2812b Arduino
Controlling an RGB 2812b LED strip with an Arduino IDE is a project that combines electronics and programming to create colorful lighting effects. The WS2812B LED strip is an addressable RGB LED strip that allows you to control the color and brightness of each LED individually. This can be done using just one digital pin…