Category: Blind Controller

If you’re finding the plastic gear on the blind controller is wearing and the motor spindle slipping as I have (my blinds are over 5kg). I have designed a new gear that uses a metal coupler held in place by a series of short M3 screws. I find the 6mm option works perfect and they are available here: https://www.banggood.com/custlink/KKDGZIzOGb

Note you will also need to print the revised gear surround to accommodate the slightly larger gear. 3D files are available from thingiverse.

Follow this simple guide to complete you blind controller installation/calibration…

If you have recently purchased one of the custom PCB boards, the following assembly guide should help you connect it all together… (Click the images below to enlarge).

If you haven’t yet purchased one and would like to, they are available via eBay and Etsy.

Today I released a new video detailing how to put together the completed electronics and 3D printed parts for Version 2 of the automatic blind controller. 3D printed parts available from thingiverse.

Download the latest Arduino Sketch here

Version History:

• Version 2.0
  • Beta version – working but a mess!

Here is the QR code for the Automatic Blind Controller Blynk app. Simply download Blynk from the Google Play store or Amazon App Store, launch, scan and configure your Arduino sketch with your unique authentication token provided from with the app.

You should now have the full functionality provided by the app including manual controls, partial positioning, calibration and scheduling.

Custom circuit boards for version 2 of the automatic blind controller are now available. This saves the wiring hassle and greatly condenses the size of the completed electronics, neatly fitting into the 3D printable housing available via thingiverse. Version 2 uses a D1 mini micro-controller to allow full WiFi capability, control via a mobile phone app, automatic opening/closing and precise calibration of start/end stops.

Get yours now from my etsy store or alternatively via eBay.

A limited number of version 1 boards remain and are available through eBay if you are part way through that build but hurry as this is the last batch!