In this tutorial we’re going to make an internet connected smart lamp. This will go deep into internet of things and opens up a world of home automation!
For this project I developed my very first mobile app for Android. Click here to check it out
This was a lot of fun to develop. I used Xamarin which allows for developing apps in C# and the .NET Framework, which I’m already familiar with.
Introduction This will be the information page for the RGB Sword - Smart ESP8266 Controller app. The page will constantly be updated to add new and relevant information, about both the application itself and the whole project the app is connected to.
So the basics are: First download this app which connects to your WiFi. You now have the ability to send control signals to a WiFi enabled micro controller. This will in turn act on the information you just sent!
Introduction This is information regarding a smart lamp with RGB channels only. You may consider this the first version of the smart lamp, and the five channel lamp the latest version. The main difference between the two is the five channels on the latest version: Red, Green, Blue, Cold white, Warm white.
Parts and Tools You are going to need the following parts:
Arduino with ESP8266 Alternatively NodeMCU or similar products LED strip 3 x MOSFET I recommend the IRLZ44N 3 x 10k ohm resistor 12V Power supply The current capacity will determine the length of LED strip LM7805 Perf board Female pin headers 5.