Fusion 360 used for modelling/designing controller enclosure
Autodesk Eagle PCB
Eagle CAD used to design NodeMCU carrier board PCB
Hand tools and fabrication machines
3D Printer (generic)
Soldering iron (generic)
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Description
I designed this LED controller as part of my openHAB-based home automation system, to control my kitchen cabinet lighting and to serve as a Holiday lights display for my house. Using a forked version of @bruhautomation's code on github (https://github.com/bkpsu/ESP-MQTT-JSON-Digital-LEDs) with my modifications (added effects, ability to group strips into one MQTT topic), I was able to create a fully coordinated set of window/door decorations, with different effects every night - it made for a very nice show!
Build instructions
Step 1
Overview of the LED controller and build instructions for the PCB/enclosure/LED Strip connectors
Step 2
Overview of Arduino IDE setup, MQTT topic definition, LED strip settings, and programming
Step 3
Overview of openHAB configuration (items/sitemap/rules) and demo of working controller.
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