$30 Homebrew Automated Blinds Opener
a year ago
- #Home Automation
- #DIY
- #Blinds Opener
- DIY $30 automated blinds opener created from spare parts.
- Designed to open blinds gradually and silently in the morning.
- Uses a silicone motor mount salvaged from a water flosser.
- Components include a geared motor, magnetic angle encoder, relays, and ESP8266.
- Motor runs quietly on 5v, drawing about 50mA.
- Simple design with minimal components and easy integration into home automation.
- Magnetic encoder approach has limitations but provides torque feedback.
- Blinds operation is nearly silent, with minimal noise from relays.
- Controlled via home automation system or phone panel buttons.
- Blinds close at dusk and open at desired dawn automatically.