Dumb to smart convection heater using a controller and ESPHome

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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00:00 - Introduction
00:31 - Project preface
02:19 - The heater
04:58 - The controller
07:14 - The annoying fan circuit
07:40 - Coming up with a wiring plan
11:04 - The controller case
13:13 - Attaching the case
13:41 - The issue with my wiring plans
14:39 - Drawbacks of the case design
16:47 - ESPHome preface
17:26 - Wiring up the USB UART adapter
18:15 - Flashing the firmware
19:40 - Temperature test
20:25 - Case lid design
23:15 - Finishing touches for the case
23:52 - One more thing...