ESP32 + RD-03E: mmWave Radar Module and RGB LED Strip, Smart Lights that Follow You!
Read the Article:
https://www.electroniclinic.com/smart-staircase-lighting-with-esp32-and-mmwave-sensor-motion-activated-led-strip/Download the entire project: Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/esp32-rd-03e-and-123964588Related Videos:
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https://youtu.be/8ZWTwD66VcIC4001 mmWave Radar Module 25 meter:
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https://youtu.be/I508XQrjvDYRD-03E mmWave Radar Module getting started video
https://youtu.be/AeF3XvX2t1QRD-03D mmWave Radar Module:
https://youtu.be/cSI9vedf870C1001 mmWave Radar Module:
https://youtu.be/TL6rvUwu5pMDIY ESP32 Development board:
https://youtu.be/aLdtqYyg2SwArduino Project: WS2811 RGB Led Strip | Fastled WS2811 12V
https://youtu.be/PxXbo5phWsMProject Description:
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Get ready to transform your staircase with this smart lighting project! In this video, we’re diving deep into the RD-03E mmWave Radar Module, paired with the ESP32 WiFi + Bluetooth module and WS2811 RGB LED strip, to create a dynamic staircase lighting system. The star of the show? The RD-03E mmWave sensor, which uses advanced radar technology to detect your presence and movement with incredible precision—making the lights follow you as you climb or descend!
Here’s how it works: The RD-03E mmWave Radar Module tracks your position and distance in real-time. As you approach the staircase, the WS2811 RGB LED strip lights up section by section, illuminating your path. Step closer, and the lights shift dynamically, following your every move to ensure the staircase is perfectly lit—no more fumbling in the dark! This intermediate-level project is broken down step-by-step:
Step 1: Install libraries and master RGB LED strip control.
Step 2: Integrate hand gesture recognition with the RD-03E to switch colors touch-free.
Step 3: Use the RD-03E’s distance detection to turn the LED strip ON/OFF.
Step 4: Build the ultimate dynamic lighting system—lights that sync with your movement, thanks to the RD-03E mmWave sensor.
Perfect for smart home automation fans, DIY makers, and anyone curious about mmWave radar technology, this project showcases the RD-03E’s ability to revolutionize lighting control. New to the RD-03E or ESP32? Check my detailed tutorials linked above!
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Product Links:
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ESP32 Development Board
https://amzn.to/3QRguuaRD-03E mmWave Radar Module
https://amzn.to/3QV1n2MWS2811 RGB LED Strip:
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