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About This Project

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a powerful home automation hub using Node-RED and Home Assistant. Cover Z-Wave, Zigbee, and MQTT devices.

This comprehensive guide walks you through every step of the build — from sourcing components and assembling the PCB, to flashing firmware and integrating with Home Assistant via MQTT. All files (schematics, firmware source, documentation) are included in the download package.

Whether you're a seasoned IoT developer or tackling your first hardware project, the step-by-step format and detailed troubleshooting section ensure you'll be up and running in the estimated time.

Tech Stack Used

RPiNode-REDHome Assistant

Prerequisites

INTERMEDIATE~8 hours estimated

Basic familiarity with ESP microcontrollers and WiFi networking recommended. No prior PCB assembly experience required.