Personal blog about home automation and the internet of things
Recently I’ve switched to OpenHAB and now I wanted to control the ESP8266 LED Dimmer using OpenHAB. So I’ve put a script together that can be used to set the dimming level using a slider in OpenHAB.
Read More Control an ESP8266 LED Dimmer using OpenHAB
1 CommentThe GPIO pins of the ESP8266 makes it possible to create a very simple temperature logger, which logs the data directly to the free cloud of ThingSpeak. By using only a DHT22 temperature/humidity sensor, and an ESP8266, it is possible to create a realtime feed of temperature and humidity by using your own wifi network.
Read More Temperature logging to ThingSpeak using ESP8266 and DHT22
3 CommentsFor more than a year I’ve used Domoticz as controller for my home automation setup. It worked well, but never really as I wanted it to. Looking for a flexible, more open alternative I gave OpenHAB a try. And although it’s not as easy to start with as Domoticz, for me it’s definitely here to stay.
Read More Setup OpenHAB as home automation controller on Debian 8 (Jessie)
Leave a CommentToday I released my first plugin to the official WordPress Plugin Directory. Using the ‘WP AliExpress Plugin’ it is possible to quickly add items from AliExpress to your blog posts or pages, through a simple shortcode [aliexpress].
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Leave a CommentAfter having the Wifi RGB Controller from my previous blog post for a few months, I’ve wanted to control a new LED strip as kitchen lighting. This time I did not used the H801, but decided to order the parts and build myself a Wifi LED Dimmer using the ESP8266.
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9 CommentsOne of the most widely available RGB-led solutions is probably the Philips Hue series. And that is for a reason. After years of reading reviews and articles about Hue, I’ve recently decided to jump in by buying a Philips Hue Starter Pack GU10.
Read More Philips Hue Starter Pack GU10 review
Leave a CommentLast week a new order from China arrived. I’ve ordered a RGB led strip, with some wifi controller that should be based on the ESP8266 chip and is said to be hackable. I gave it a try and wrote my own software for it.
Read More ESP8266 based Wifi RGB Controller (H801)
19 CommentsIn my previous post I’ve talked about my choice for Domoticz as main controller of my home automation system. In this post I will explain what Domoticz is, and how you can easily set it up.
Read More Domoticz – Controller software for home automation
1 CommentA few years ago I decided that it would be nice to have some remote control added to some of the lights in my room, so I went out to the local construction market and bought a set of wall sockets with a remote control included from the Home Easy brand for about €30.
1 CommentIt’s time to share my experiences in home automation with the rest of the world. And what’s a better option for that then the start…
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