Smart Lamp Parts Kit

So you watched the video or read our smart lamp project, and you’re pumped to build your very own WiFi-powered smart lamp. Then you realized hunting down a dozen parts from half a dozen websites isn’t quite the maker’s dream. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered.

What's included in this kit:

• ESP8266 microcontroller (aka “the brain”) and header pins
• Circuit board
• 2x 2-prong screw terminal blocks
• 3-prong screw terminal block
• 1000 µF capacitor
• RGBW LED strip (30 LEDs)
• Three 12-inch lengths of 22-gauge wire (because no one likes to buy 100 feet when you just need 1)
• Five M4x12 bolts and five T-slot nuts

Not included, but needed for the build:

• About 40 inches of 2020 aluminum extrusion (two 10-inch legs and one 19-inch post)
• The 3D-printed parts. Download them here, then print them yourself or through a friend, your local library, or a print service
• A 5 V power supply rated for at least 2 A. Many older USB phone chargers qualify, so you may already have one lying around. Don't substitute a 9 V or 12 V supply
• A phone or computer with a web browser

Yep, you’ll still need to fire up the soldering iron, but don’t panic. I’ve got a step-by-step soldering guide to walk you through it. Think of it like grown-up LEGO, except the pieces get really hot if you touch them wrong.

This kit is perfect if you want to:

• Skip the scavenger hunt for parts
• Spend more time building and less time shopping
• Experience the joy of telling your friends, “Yeah, I built that lamp… no big deal.”

This kit does not magically assemble itself. (I tried leaving it on the bench overnight and nothing happened. Disappointing, really.) So grab a kit, warm up that soldering iron, and get ready to join the elite club of Smart Lamp Makers. Membership perk: bragging rights.