README.md

Motorized_MQTT_Blinds

This repository is to accompany my Motorized_MQTT_Blinds video:

Parts List

Stepper Motors: https://amzn.to/2D5rVsF

Stepper Drivers: https://amzn.to/2OZqW1W

NodeMCU: https://amzn.to/2I89xDF

12V Power Supply: https://amzn.to/2G2ZJrf

Buck Converter: https://amzn.to/2UsQ7jA

3D Printing

Download the correct STL file for your style of tilt rod

Wiring Schematic

Dont forget to cut the center trace on the stepper motor as shown in the youtube video

File setup

Fill out the entire USER CONFIGURATION section of the code.

You should leave "STEPS_TO_CLOSE" at 12 to start with. It can be adjusted for your specific blinds

Home Assistant YAML

Replace "BlindsMCU" with your MQTT_CLIENT_ID if you changed it in the file setup

cover:
  - platform: mqtt
    name: "Motorized Blinds"
    command_topic: "BlindsMCU/blindsCommand"
    set_position_topic: "BlindsMCU/positionCommand"
    position_topic: "BlindsMCU/positionState"
    retain: true
    payload_open: "OPEN"
    payload_close: "CLOSE"
    payload_stop: "STOP"
    position_open: 0
    position_closed: 12

Optional - PCB Design for 3 blind system

Project File:

GERBER FILE:Sender Board: https://github.com/thehookup/Motorized_MQTT_Blinds/blob/master/THU_Sender_Board.zip

GERBER FILE:Receiver Board: https://github.com/thehookup/Motorized_MQTT_Blinds/blob/master/THU_Receiver_Board.zip

User Submitted PCBs

GERBER FILE: Dave Morris Quad Blind: https://github.com/thehookup/Motorized_MQTT_Blinds/blob/master/Dave_Morris_4_Blind_With_Power.zip

GERBER FILE:Joshua Garrison Single Blind: https://github.com/thehookup/Motorized_MQTT_Blinds/blob/master/Joshua_Garrison_Single_Blind.zip

Recommended Tools

Ender3 3d Printer: https://amzn.to/2GcznnZ

Dupont Crimper and Connector Set: https://amzn.to/2X1Oeap

Alexa only support available in the releases tab of this repo!