Exploring Home Automation with ESPHome and Relays

Off-the-shelf didn't cut it, so we built what we needed using open hardware and open source.

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• Castamatic
• Castamatic 11 - with live shows and Podping — With this release, you can now listen to live podcast episodes directly in the app and get instant notifications as soon as a new episode—live or recorded—is available.
• ESP8266 NodeMCU
• DHT22/AM2302 Digital Temperature and Humidity Sensor Module
• 5V One Channel Relay Module Relay Switch with OPTO Isolation High Low Level Trigger
• Marine Boat 3" in-Line Bilge Air Blower DC 12V 130 CFM
• Wolfwhoop PW-D Control Buck Converter 6-24V to 5V 1.5A Step-Down Regulator Module Power Inverter Volt Stabilizer
• TICONN Waterproof Electrical Junction Box
• BOJACK 3 Values 130 Pcs Solderless Breadboard
• ESPHome Web - web.esphome.io — Allows you to prepare your device for first use, install new versions and check the device logs directly from your browser.
• PlatformIO - Your Gateway to Embedded Software Development Excellence
• buildFHSEnv - nixpkgs — Provides a way to build and run FHS-compatible lightweight sandboxes.
• ESPHome NixOS module: Failure to compile firmware because of DynamicUsers
• Pick: High Tide — Third party unofficial TIDAL music client. Listen to your favorite music from your desktop or mobile Linux device at the highest quality.
• Pick: Junction — Junction pops up automatically when you open a file or link in another app.
• Junction on Flathub