Remote-Controlled IKEA Deathstar Lamp
Repainting the iconic IKEA PS 2014 lamp into the Deathstar from Star Wars has been a popular IKEA hack for quite some time. This variant additionally replaces the manual, rope-operated mechanism to open and close the lamp with a remote-controlled motor. The firmware is based on ESPHome, and its excellent Home Assistant integration enables one to implement higher-level features, like a "sundial" where the aperture of the Deathstar follows the sun elevation throughout the day (see the timelapse video). That said, I will not consider this project as complete until the Imperial March can be…
Remote-Controlled IKEA Deathstar Lamp launched on April 27, 2025 with 291 votes, #99 of 7,818 launches that month and more than 99% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This project converts an IKEA PS 2014 lamp into a remote-controlled Deathstar replica by replacing its manual rope mechanism with a motorized system. Built on ESPHome firmware, it integrates with Home Assistant to enable automated features like a "sundial" mode where the lamp's aperture follows the sun's position throughout the day. The project is designed for makers and Star Wars fans interested in smart home lighting hacks.
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From the sources
Give your IKEA PS 2014 lamp a makeover – turn it into the Deathstar from Star Wars, motorize it and add remote control capabilities on the way!
In the maker’s words, at launch
Repainting the iconic IKEA PS 2014 lamp into the Deathstar from Star Wars has been a popular IKEA hack for quite some time. This variant additionally replaces the manual, rope-operated mechanism to open and close the lamp with a remote-controlled motor. The firmware is based on ESPHome, and its excellent Home…
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