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Show HN: Turning a Dumb AC Unit Smart (Without Losing My Security Deposit)

  • daniel5151--Prilik.com
  • published date: 2026-07-21 17:06:13 UTC

TL;DR: DIY home automation is ezpz with nothing more than a stepper motor, an esp32, and a high tolerance for Jank. My rental apartment’s AC unit can only be controlled using these retro-looking analog knob-based controls, mounted right onto the unit. N…

TL;DR: DIY home automation is ezpz with nothing more than a stepper motor, an esp32, and a high tolerance for Jank. My rental apartment’s AC unit can only be controlled using these retro-looking ana… [+18296 chars]