MQTT_Motorized_Curtains

Stepper motor controlled MQTT curtains - Home Assistant Integrated

Initial Setup

1. Download the .ino file
2. Ensure you have the correct libraries download and installed (links at top of the ino file)
3. Update information in the user configuration section and upload to the NodeMCU
4. Hook up your NodeMCU, stepper driver and motor as shown in the wiring section
5. Send a value of 0 to the position MQTT topic which will be:

[USER_MQTT_CLIENT_NAME]/positionCommand

6. Send incrementally higher values to the position MQTT topic until your blinds are fully closed
7. Input that position value into the STEPS_TO_CLOSE field in the arduino sketch.
8. Send the updated file to your NodeMCU.

Parts (Amazon Links)

Stepper Package https://amzn.to/2MpRQPu

Pulleys https://amzn.to/2FLbCDI

Curtain Rope https://amzn.to/2U7h5Zs

Extruder Gear https://amzn.to/2T4QtrL

Bearings https://amzn.to/2U4bdQI

NodeMCU https://amzn.to/2MkBcka

Buck Converter https://amzn.to/2FEcNFF

Power Supply https://amzn.to/2MmtFBj

M3 x 20mm Home Depot

#10 bolt Home Depot

Wiring

Stepper Dip Switch Positions

Motor Hardware Setup

Home Assistant YAML

cover:
  - platform: mqtt
    name: "Downstairs Curtains"
    command_topic: "CurtainsMCU/command"
    set_position_topic: "CurtainsMCU/positionCommand"
    position_topic: "CurtainsMCU/positionState"
    state_topic: "CurtainsMCU/positionState"
    retain: true
    payload_open: "OPEN"
    payload_close: "CLOSE"
    payload_stop: "STOP"
    position_open: 88
    position_closed: 0