Build Instructions

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  General Instructions

  • Build the circuit on a breadboard be careful with the 240v side - turn it off when not in use
  • Download and install the following Arduino libraries
    • Fauxmoesp (Xose Pérez, Ben Hencke)
    • Encoder (Paul Stoffregen)
    • WifiManager (tzapu)
    • JC_Button (Jack Christensen)
    • Dimmable-Light-Arduino (Fabiano Riccardi)
  • Download the AlexaLamp code, compile and upload code to Wemos D1
  • Test everything works as expected (see below for how to setup wifi and change modes)
  • Make the circuit permenant by installing into your wooden block or whatever space you have.
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  Wooden Enclosure Instructions

  • The enclosure is made up of 2 parts: a wooden block (roughly 4 inches by 3 inches) and a planed wood base that screws into the block and locks the electronics away
  • The wooden block is hollowed out so that there is enough space for all the components
  • The components are arrange inside the cavity ensuring that wires carrying 240v were kept as short as possible and away from the Wemos and dimmer control board. It was found that brightness control was affected if the high voltage wires got too close
  • A cloth was used to apply 3 coats of Liberon based wood dye dark oak to give some colour. You can also use Liberon based wood dye light oak or mix them both dyes to create a new shade
  • A cloth was used to apply 3 coats of Liberon superior Danish oil clear which gave the wood a slight shine and made it slightly waterproof
  • Once I certain everything worked, the wooden base was screwed into the block and felt pads were used to hide the screws

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