I’ve been working on this awesome smart lamp project for my toddler’s room, and I wanted to share my journey and experiences with the community. The lamp is designed to double as a nightlight and also measure room temperature using a BME680 sensor. However, I’ve encountered a bit of a hiccup with the temperature readings—they’ve been off by about 2°C. I placed the sensor as far away from the LED bands as possible, but it seems the lamp’s warmth is still affecting the readings.
I’ve considered a few solutions: replacing the BME680 with a BME280 and creating a small enclosure to isolate the sensor, or building a separate wireless temperature sensor device. The latter option would be ideal, but I’m hoping to keep things as integrated as possible for simplicity.
Has anyone dealt with similar issues when integrating sensors into smart devices? I’d love to hear your thoughts on the best approach. Maybe a wireless solution with a small battery-powered device could work seamlessly without adding too much clutter.
This project has been a great learning experience, and I’m excited to see it come together. If anyone has tips or recommendations, I’d be thrilled to hear them! Let’s keep the creativity flowing and make our smart homes even smarter. 