Hi everyone! I’m working on a fun project to monitor my fridge and freezer doors in my garage using ESPHome and WLED. I wanted to share my progress and ask for some advice on wiring and sensor placement. Here’s what I’ve got so far:
I’ve set up two binary sensors using GPIO pins to detect when the fridge and freezer doors open. I’m using WLED to control an LED strip that lights up to notify me of garbage and recycling days. The strip is 5V with 20 diodes, and I’ve got wireless door sensors for the fridge. I’m trying to figure out the best way to wire everything together and which GPIO pins to use for the door sensors.
I’m currently using D6 for the WLED data pin, but I’m not sure if D1 and D2 are the best choices for the door sensors. Are there better pins I should consider? I’m also wondering if there’s a more efficient way to set this up without overcomplicating things.
Here are a few tips I’ve picked up along the way:
- Start with a simple setup and gradually add features.
- Test each component individually before connecting everything.
- Keep your wiring organized to avoid confusion later on.
If anyone has experience with similar projects or can offer some guidance on pin selection, I’d really appreciate it! Thanks in advance for your help. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!