ESP32-S3 fader console turns smart bulbs into a mixing desk
Sacrebleu Studio's motorized sliders now give smart-plug bulbs a click-like on/off action, and the maker has opened interest registration for a possible product.
Sacrebleu Studio has shown an updated version of a motorized fader light switch console built on the ESP32-S3, sharing the project on the ESP32 subreddit, according to xda-developers.com. The build replaces ordinary wall switches with sliders that set the brightness of smart bulbs.
In the new version, the sliders can also drive smart-plug bulbs as on/off switches: pushing a fader far enough makes it snap into position, mimicking the feel of a physical click. Each slider maps directly to a single bulb's brightness.
The console is laid out like a small mixing desk. A dial on the right selects the room, while four preset buttons sit on the left. When the target room changes, the sliders move automatically to match the state of that room's bulbs.
Sacrebleu Studio has not published build instructions for the project. The maker has set up a website where people can register interest in a possible future product.
Quick answers
What is the motorized fader light switch console built on?
It is built on the ESP32-S3, and the project was posted on the ESP32 subreddit.
Can I build one myself?
Sacrebleu Studio has not published build instructions. The maker has a website for registering interest in a possible future product.
What do the dial and preset buttons do?
The dial on the right selects the room, and the four buttons on the left are presets.