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Category: <span>automation</span>

Category: automation

automation, iot, project, software

Building a Smart 4-Channel PWM Controller with ESP32 and High-Efficiency MOSFETs

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This 4-channel PWM controller uses an ESP32 (for smart control), TC4427 MOSFET drivers, and CSD17573Q5B MOSFETs (for efficient switching). It delivers precise, adjustable power (up to 18V/10A per channel) with minimal heat loss. Features include WiFi/MQTT control, local button inputs, and gamma-corrected LED dimming. Designed for a 12V LED spotlight, it’s also ideal for motors, heaters, or lab supplies. Fully open-source—schematics, firmware, and 3D-printable enclosure files are available.

automation, iot, life hack, tutorial

Tuya PIR Sensor Conversion to Open Source – Walkthrough

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This time I would like to walk through the “open source-ification” of another Tuya device. The reason for this is that this device requires a bit more effort and tools to program. The concept is the same: The difficulty lies in the fact that this device has a different architecture. …

automation, iot, life hack, tutorial

Tuya WiFi-IR Remote Conversion to Open Source – Walkthrough

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In this article I show how to convert a Tuya WiFi-IR Remote to use open source software. The reasoning and the procedure is the same or very similar to what I described in my previous article. (If you want more WiFi-IR gateway goodness, here is one I made a couple …

automation, iot, life hack, tutorial

Convert Tuya Smart Plug for Privacy and Control – Walkthrough

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In your favorite online Chinese outlet the number of smart home gadgets/appliances seems to be growing on a daily basis. This is fantastic for home automation enthusiasts who want to automate their home or office. It is also beneficial for anyone with a very specific problem to solve. However, virtually …

automation, camera, mobile phones, project, software

DIY 3D Printed Camera Dolly with Pan and Tilt Head

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For a long time now I have been longing for a sliding platform for my video camera to take some smooth scrolling panning videos. Also, I have long wished to take proper panoramic images with my SLR. I have had some success using a tripod, but the process was a …

automation, iot, review

New Product Review: Wio Terminal

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Recently, SeeedStudio sent me a Wio Terminal for review. The Wio Terminal is powered by Microchip’s ATSAMD51P19. I had no prior development experience with the core (ATSAMD51) or with the built-in network chip (Realtek RTL8720DN), so it took me some research to get familiar with this development board. In the …

automation, software, tutorial

Tutorial: How to Install Home Assistant on a Generic Linux System

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Are you as baffled as I am about Home Assistant installation? Got a generic Linux system and are not sure where to begin? Well, look no further, as i am setting out here the necessary steps, as i identified them through my recent research. Home Assistant is one of the …