Perhaps I should post this in the "projects" subforum, although there doesn't seem to be much action there, so thought I'd float it here. Mods, pls move my post accordingly!
My big idea is this.
Recipe: Room Control Panel
Ingredients
1x 400mm by 100mm back box with custom laser cut faceplate
1x Arduino
1x Arduino RF 433 Transceiver (http://www.instructables.com/id/RF-3...dule-and-Ardu/
A handful of Fibaro or LightwaveRF switches to control lights in same room
1x Rotary Encoder and LED ring (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ66PkNUgZI) to control room volume
1x Cheapo PIR for Arduino (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emgreat-Dete...AY0J78W1Z8B24P)
1x Cheapo Distance Sensor for Arduino (to dim the display when hand not close) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic-M...im_computers_3
1x Gorgeous retro display from cannibalised Squeezebox Classic
Serve with:
A handful of Fibaro or LightwaveRF light switches around the home
A Squeezebox Server (aka Logitech Media Server / Slimserver)
Domoticz or OpenHAB or other
Method:
- Combine rotary encoder with LED ring to show volume of Squeezebox music in that room
- Program Arduino to send RF signals to OpenHAB which has a binding with Squeezebox
- Add PIR and distance sensor
- Optional: add cheapo temp and humidity sensors for a couple of quid extra
- Program Arduino to take the inputs and send the RF
- Dismantle Squeezebox v3 (many DIY guides online for this) and add to unit. This doesn't need to be connected to the Arduino, it can just operate standalone using the wifi built-in to Squeezebox
This is my next project.
Anyone wanna join in the fun?
My big idea is this.
Recipe: Room Control Panel
Ingredients
1x 400mm by 100mm back box with custom laser cut faceplate
1x Arduino
1x Arduino RF 433 Transceiver (http://www.instructables.com/id/RF-3...dule-and-Ardu/
A handful of Fibaro or LightwaveRF switches to control lights in same room
1x Rotary Encoder and LED ring (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ66PkNUgZI) to control room volume
1x Cheapo PIR for Arduino (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Emgreat-Dete...AY0J78W1Z8B24P)
1x Cheapo Distance Sensor for Arduino (to dim the display when hand not close) - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultrasonic-M...im_computers_3
1x Gorgeous retro display from cannibalised Squeezebox Classic
Serve with:
A handful of Fibaro or LightwaveRF light switches around the home
A Squeezebox Server (aka Logitech Media Server / Slimserver)
Domoticz or OpenHAB or other
Method:
- Combine rotary encoder with LED ring to show volume of Squeezebox music in that room
- Program Arduino to send RF signals to OpenHAB which has a binding with Squeezebox
- Add PIR and distance sensor
- Optional: add cheapo temp and humidity sensors for a couple of quid extra
- Program Arduino to take the inputs and send the RF
- Dismantle Squeezebox v3 (many DIY guides online for this) and add to unit. This doesn't need to be connected to the Arduino, it can just operate standalone using the wifi built-in to Squeezebox
This is my next project.
Anyone wanna join in the fun?
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