rouxdooJul 17, 2024

Looking for a cheap dopamine hit ;)

https://lemmy.world/post/17636547

Looking for a cheap dopamine hit ;) - Lemmy.World

I love playing with my HA and associated devices. I suspect that most of you reading this get a bit of a jolt every time you add and incorporate a new sensor, camera, integration and get to play with it. I have all the door/window sensors and locks/covers, every angle of my exterior covered with cameras, alarm, network devices, appliances, sprinklers, household devices covered. Any ideas for a new thing I can play with?

Show threadwe_avoid_temptationJul 17, 2024
Can I recommend taking a look at espHome? Getting started might be a little expensive depending on what you’ve got, but you can build pretty much anything for pretty cheap.
Show threadrouxdooJul 17, 2024
As I replied to another who suggested ESPHome - I don’t want a bunch boards and wires stuck everywhere and unless I am misunderstanding it I’ll need to get into 3d printing to make enclosures for stuff. I can see going there some day but no room for a makerspace in this house until the boy moves out.
Show threadZach Kinser
@rouxdoo @we_avoid_temptation You can always start with devices that are pre assembled and fitted with esp modules. Do a little research first on flashing those devices before you buy them.
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