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$6 ESP32 project claims to beat IKEA, open sourced
Original: $6 and an ESP32: Beating IKEA and Open Sourcing it
A hobbyist says they built a smart-home device using an ESP32 microcontroller and about $6 worth of parts, claiming it outperforms comparable IKEA products, and has released the design openly. DIY electronics fans are sharing the project as an example of cheap, repairable alternatives to commercial smart lighting and sensor kits.
Why now: Interest in low-cost open-source alternatives to commercial smart home products
Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 12 snapshots from 15 h ago to 27 min ago.
Evidence
- $6 and an ESP32: Beating IKEA and Open Sourcing it · FEATURE. · 110K
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