# Hardware **URL:** https://diyhue.discourse.group/c/hardware/6.md [Latest](https://diyhue.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://diyhue.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://diyhue.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [About the Hardware category](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/about-the-hardware-category/17)
**Author:** [@cheesemarathon](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/cheesemarathon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2019, 10:21am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/about-the-hardware-category/17 "2019-11-15T10:21:32Z")
Creating a new light, switch or something else for use with diyhue? Use this space to discuss it. --- ## [I am Liza remote working, but need a way to passtrough blinds to DiyHUE](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/i-am-liza-remote-working-but-need-a-way-to-passtrough-blinds-to-diyhue/661)
**Author:** [@matthias0470](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/matthias0470)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2023, 6:48pm UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/i-am-liza-remote-working-but-need-a-way-to-passtrough-blinds-to-diyhue/661 "2023-11-19T18:48:48Z")
For those, who are interested: With the help of DiyHUE, I was able to pair the Liza remote (liza: steuerung für tv, musik und licht). Although, lights are working, I could not manage to integrate Blinds (IKEA ZigBee, pa… --- ## [DIY Light with integrated On / Off Switch](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/diy-light-with-integrated-on-off-switch/626)
**Author:** [@bienzma](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/bienzma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2023, 6:52am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/diy-light-with-integrated-on-off-switch/626 "2023-08-30T06:52:45Z")
Good Morning my name is Martin and I am from Switzerland. I have just started with diyHue and I think it’s fantastic, so really, well done guys! I am currently developing my first “light”. My plan is to replace one of … --- ## [ESp8266 and Ws2812b strip](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/esp8266-and-ws2812b-strip/570)
**Author:** [@Ganesh](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/Ganesh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 4:16pm UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/esp8266-and-ws2812b-strip/570 "2023-04-07T16:16:54Z")
Hello, I’m new to diyhue can someone help me on how to setup the nodemcu esp8266 with ws2812b strip which has 600 leds in total. and how to connect it to diyhue app --- ## [Raspberry vs orange](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/raspberry-vs-orange/532)
**Author:** [@tanim](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/tanim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2022, 1:44pm UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/raspberry-vs-orange/532 "2022-11-06T13:44:57Z")
Can i use orange pi instead of raspberry pi?? Or what cheapest pi I can use for this?? --- ## [ESP8266 bulbs that work with diyhue](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/esp8266-bulbs-that-work-with-diyhue/482)
**Author:** [@EarlyFlamingo](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/EarlyFlamingo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2022, 9:33am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/esp8266-bulbs-that-work-with-diyhue/482 "2022-10-29T09:33:56Z")
I have recently discovered the diyHue project. I understand I can use the project to make WiFi bulbs based on the ESP8266 chipset (much cheaper than hue bulbs) be part of a hue entertainment zone running on a hue emulat… --- ## [Multiple gradient strip firmware options](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/multiple-gradient-strip-firmware-options/511)
**Author:** [@jditte](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/jditte)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 10:17pm UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/multiple-gradient-strip-firmware-options/511 "2022-09-12T22:17:10Z")
There appear to be multiple firmware options for ESP8266/WS2812-based gradient strips: “Gradient\_TV\_Strip\_WS2812”, “Hue\_Gradient\_Lightstrip\_WS2812”, and “Hue\_Signe\_Gradient”. What is the difference between them? --- ## [Smooth transition with WIZ Bulbs?](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/smooth-transition-with-wiz-bulbs/492)
**Author:** [@noisch](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/noisch)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2022, 9:46am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/smooth-transition-with-wiz-bulbs/492 "2022-06-10T09:46:30Z")
Hi! I also use WIZ bulbs in my diyhue setup in addition to the diyhue light strips. When I use a scene via the Hue app, the transitions to the next color are totally fast with the WIZ bulbs. With the LED strips (ws2812b)… --- ## [How to build a diyLight](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/how-to-build-a-diylight/463)
**Author:** [@Mevel](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/Mevel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 8:42am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/how-to-build-a-diylight/463 "2022-03-24T08:42:22Z")
See this tutorial on how to make a inexpensive smart light yourself. --- ## [Multiple WS2812B Strips](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/multiple-ws2812b-strips/397)
**Author:** [@katsuwo](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/katsuwo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 5:40pm UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/multiple-ws2812b-strips/397 "2021-12-27T17:40:02Z")
Hello. I currently have one WS2812B strip connected to an ESP8266 and it is working correctly. When I look at the web interface of DIY Light, there is a LightCount section there, and I understood that DIYLIght can cont… --- ## [Controlling blinds as simulated light bulb](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/controlling-blinds-as-simulated-light-bulb/374)
**Author:** [@Earfanatic](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/Earfanatic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2021, 8:17am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/controlling-blinds-as-simulated-light-bulb/374 "2021-11-06T08:17:29Z")
Hi there, I am considering a “less hub is better” approach for my home and thinking about the window blinds or shades. Those could be considered as variable light bulbs (as far at there is daylight), so I was thinking m… --- ## [New Web Flash Tool - ESP8266](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/new-web-flash-tool-esp8266/336)
**Author:** [@Mevel](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/Mevel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2021, 7:41am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/new-web-flash-tool-esp8266/336 "2021-11-02T07:41:11Z")
You can now flash your diyHue lights with this simple Web Tool. https://install.diyhue.org Use Chrome or Edge Browser Feedback welcome! --- ## [Question About CCT Lights Sketch](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/question-about-cct-lights-sketch/349)
**Author:** [@ryan780](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/ryan780)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2021, 2:26am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/question-about-cct-lights-sketch/349 "2021-09-20T02:26:34Z")
I had a question about the Generic CCT Light Sketch in the DIYHue Lights repository. When the brightness of the light is at 100% but the CT is at the mid-point, both the WW and CW are set to 50% brightness. Isn’t this … --- ## [DIY Lights, different light types on one ESP](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/diy-lights-different-light-types-on-one-esp/291)
**Author:** [@barney](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/barney)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2021, 9:54am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/diy-lights-different-light-types-on-one-esp/291 "2021-04-04T09:54:23Z")
Hello, is it possible to use different types of lights(RGB, Dimmable, onoff) on one ESP8266 (i know it depends on diyHue)and if possible, how should the “detect” string must look like that diyHue can connect/find the lig… --- ## [Import Lights from Home Assistant](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/import-lights-from-home-assistant/120)
**Author:** [@trozmagon](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/trozmagon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 7:46am UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/import-lights-from-home-assistant/120 "2020-05-23T07:46:17Z")
Hi Guys, I have quite a few Lumiman lm530 bulbs that I got pretty cheaply on Amazon, I originally planned to install tuya convert on them but I missed the part where they’re incompatible with it. I have them setup and wo… --- ## [Switch and light(s) using one ESP8266](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/switch-and-light-s-using-one-esp8266/67)
**Author:** [@Loos](https://diyhue.discourse.group/u/Loos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://diyhue.discourse.group/t/switch-and-light-s-using-one-esp8266/67 "2020-01-30T16:01:19Z")
I have a wall spot light with button. I would like to use the button as a control button and the light as a controlled (RGBW) light. Can I do that with just one esp8266 (ESP-12 in this case)? If so, an example of the co…