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Turning a Dumb AC Unit Smart (Without Losing My Security Deposit)
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A software engineer details a DIY project to automate a manual air conditioning unit using an ESP32 microcontroller and a stepper motor. The project integrates with Home Assistant via MQTT to provide smart climate control in a rental apartment.
TL;DR: DIY home automation is ezpz with nothing more than a stepper motor, an esp32, and a high tolerance for Jank.
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