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submitted 2 years ago by to c/whitepeopletwitter@sh.itjust.works
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[–] 6 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Shades? A real tech enthusiast uses PDLC Film!

(Seriously, I wish I could afford some for all my windows.)

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  • [–] 5 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    Build your own! All you need is an esp32 or pi pico, stepper motor, and driver.

    That's next on my list of projects after I finish my smart microchip keyed pet feeding stalls.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    I'm not sure the build-it-yourself route is the cheaper one compared to just buying a ZigBee smart opener

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    I think they’re saying they wish they could afford PDLC film for all their windows. If you can DIY PDLC film you probably have a 3D printer the size of a tractor trailer and are 3D printing yourself a new house or something just for for the fuck of it in the backyard of your estate.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    @pearsaltchocolatebar@discuss.online was talking about stepper motors and microcontrollers, those are for motorizing a shade

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