Hey everyone! I wanted to share my latest project with you all. After two years of learning and tinkering, I finally completed my 3D printed wall panel running Habpanel on a Kindle Fire HD. It’s been a journey filled with learning about openHAB, AngularJS, CSS, and of course, 3D printing. While I know you can’t truly call a project like this ‘finished’—because there’s always something new to add or improve—I’m thrilled with how it turned out!
The mount is designed to be modular. The 3D printed frame is split into two parts: one holds the Kindle and is screwed directly to the wall, while the other part is glued to a stainless steel sheet. Two brackets and four magnets keep the two frames together, allowing easy access to the Kindle for maintenance or updates. This setup ensures the panel is both secure and user-friendly.
The panel itself uses a Kindle Fire HD10 from 2017 running Fully Kiosk browser. I’ve placed several Philips Hue motion sensors around my apartment to control the panel’s wake-up and sleep modes. Every time motion is detected, a HTTP GET request wakes up the tablet, and after five minutes of inactivity, another request sends it to sleep. I’ve found this setup to be both energy-efficient and effective for my needs.
For the Habpanel interface, I’d like to give a huge shoutout to @pmpkk for their amazing Matrix Theme! My customization is heavily inspired by this theme, and it’s the perfect backdrop for my smart home controls. I’ve spent countless evenings browsing the web for inspiration, and I hope my panel can inspire some of you as well!
If you’re considering a similar project, I’d recommend starting with a solid plan and being patient with the learning curve. The satisfaction of seeing your project come to life is well worth the effort. I’d love to hear about any projects you’re working on or if you have any questions about mine—feel free to reach out!
Cheers to all the creative minds out there making their smart homes even smarter!
Harry