How I Built the Star Trek Control Panel of My Dreams
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TL;DR
- The author used Home Assistant, an open-source home automation platform, as a tool for managing executive dysfunction and for nerdy enjoyment.
- Inspired by the LCARS computer interface from Star Trek: The Next Generation, the author sought to create a custom dashboard that mirrored its aesthetic.
- Using LVGL (Light and Versatile Graphics Library) for customizable interfaces and ESPHome for programming Wi-Fi microcontrollers, the author built their LCARS panel.
- The custom panel was built on a Waveshare 7” touch display with an ESP32-S3 microcontroller, featuring buttons, rounded corners, and gauges.
- The created interface connects to Home Assistant devices, controlling living room lamps, brightness, and home operating modes, while aiming for authenticity to the Star Trek design.