Unfortunately, flashing the newer ESP32 devices is a bit more of a pain than the good ol days of the ESP8266 (RIP ). While trying to flash this device my typical go-to method was to use the recently deprecated esphome-flasher. However, it doesn’t work. Per the directions in the chart…
Leave a CommentTypical lighting circuits for homes in the United States are 120V AC. While this standard makes sense from a historical perspective, it’s maybe not the best idea going forward. Here I’ll outline my thoughts on why you might want to consider using Low Voltage Direct Current LV DC lighting. Back…
Leave a CommentAbout a year ago I started a project to figure out if I can add lighting to my hundred-year-old house without too much work. Famous last words. Looking back at it, hiring an electrician would have been faster and maybe cheaper, but I wouldn’t have learned anything. This is a…
Leave a CommentOver the years, I’ve configured a few new devices with ESPHome. Lately, I loved being able to use Tuya Convert to flash new devices without ever having to unscrew and screws. While Tuya Convert makes the process of putting the initial firmware very easy, it also means I’m now not…
Leave a CommentFollowing up on my previous post of the Cheap and Easy series, I’m going to show you how you can control 8 relay channels for about 25 bucks and in about 30 minutes. If you’re not familiar with Home Assistant or ESPHome, check out my previous post. In this project, I use…
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