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…
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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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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 played over the stepper motor (just like the legendary Floppotron) ;-)
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