Github link to all required files.
Diy blinds automation.
This project uses the following components that you can source for about 20 30 aud online.
A power supply or solar panel with a battery.
A wall controller is ideal as you d want the ability to open and close blinds locally without a scene.
A communication device to your automation system z wave zigbee bluetooth radio ir or a built in board to control the timing of the operations.
The blinds use a light dependent resistor to open during the day and close at night but a 1 thermal sensor can close them during the day if it s particularly hot.
To automate your blinds you will need.
I have designed the base such that it can be printed upright and without supports but.
Autoblinds diy automation for vertical horizontal blinds step 1.
However they do not support cloth curtains blinds with lock buttons pull cord blinds blinds with a large connector which you could change out anyway and they definitely don t work with cordless blinds.
Blind engine claims that they work with roller shades roman shades horizontal blinds vertical blinds and roll type curtains.