Hey everyone, I wanted to share my recent project where I successfully created an Ambilight setup for my gaming PC using Hyperion and ESP32 modules. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of ambient lighting that syncs with my screen, but I wasn’t sure where to start. After some research, I came across Hyperion and decided to give it a shot.
I have a bunch of ESP32 modules lying around, so I thought why not use them for this project? The challenge was figuring out how to capture the screen and relay the color information to the ESP32s. After some trial and error, I managed to set up Hyperion to communicate with the ESP32s using MQTT. It wasn’t smooth at first, but with some tweaking, the colors started syncing perfectly with my screen.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what I did:
- Installed Hyperion on my PC and configured it to capture the screen.
- Set up MQTT on my ESP32s to receive color data from Hyperion.
- Created a simple script to control the LEDs based on the received data.
The result? A stunning Ambilight effect that enhances my gaming experience! The colors are vibrant, and the setup is responsive enough to keep up with fast-paced games.
I’d love to hear if anyone else has tried something similar or has tips to improve this setup. Let’s keep the ideas flowing! 