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gcormier / megadesk

Open-source IKEA Bekant controller board
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Enhancement: Adding an RF69 chip for added home automation functionality #63

Closed darkmastermindz closed 3 years ago

darkmastermindz commented 3 years ago

I would like to get some guidance to add Bluetooth using a RF69 chip to the board. I would be willing to make software to control with an app.

Thanks for the help and consideration.

gcormier commented 3 years ago

This is mostly a duplicate of #11

There just isn't enough space on the board to add a wireless chip. The best alternatives are the serial implementation with an external board of choice, such as a NodeMCU, etc. and to communicate over serial.

Also, we need to be mindful of the current draw. Right now the average draw is around 10mA, which keeps the heat dissipation for the linear regulators rather low. Increasing the demand could push the thermals too high.

Of course, an external case is always an option. At that point though we're outside the original scope of the project :) We would need 3D design, buttons, and users would need a 3D printer.