This project contains ESP-IDF firmware for an ESP32-based device to control WS2812 (and compatible) addressable LED strips. It integrates with Home Assistant using MQTT for control and status updates.

Computer with Python 2.7 or 3.5 (Anaconda is recommended on Windows) ESP8266 module with RX1 pin exposed. These modules can be purchased for as little as $5 USD. These modules are known to be ...

When it comes to making things that glow, there are two ways to stand out from the crowd. You can make something very big, or something very small. [DIY GUY Chris] has done the latter, producing a ...

A series where we find out which products the professionals (who really know what they’re talking about) actually use and really stand behind. Read more here. Maybe you’ve seen an influencer gliding ...

HKC Co. LTD has announced its plans to release the M10 Ultra, a 32-inch, 4K, RGB Mini LED computer monitor, in 2026. RGB Mini LED panel technology is the newest hot tech in the display world, and HKC ...

LED face masks offer a host of transformative skin benefits—they can reduce redness, treat acne, and minimize the look of fine lines, wrinkles, and discoloration. Even better, they don’t require a lot ...

Chris Wedel is a fan of all things tech and gadgets. Living in rural Kansas with his wife and two young boys makes finding ways to stay online tricky — not to mention making my homestead smarter.

Corin Cesaric is a Flex Editor at CNET. She received her bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia. Before joining CNET, she covered crime at People Magazine and ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Toby Walters is a financial writer, investor, and lifelong learner. He has a passion for ...