Kauf RGBWW Smart Bulb ESP8266 Firmware

Kauf RGBWW Smart Bulb ESP8266 Firmware

This post will provide some experiences with the Kauf RGBWW Smart Bulb and firmware developed with the Arduino IDE.  Details about these bulbs can be found on GitHub, https://github.com/KaufHA/kauf-rgbww-bulbs or from the manufacturer’s website, https://kaufha.com/ I referenced this post about the bulb, https://digiblur.com/2021/09/15/preflashed-esphome-tasmota-smart-bulbs-with-an-added-bonus-kauf-blf10/.  It mentions that a new firmware can be uploaded through the device web interface.  My attempts to upload firmware compiled in the Arduino IDE were not successful. Initially I thought it was an incorrect OTA flash size…

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Brain In Jar EPS8266 Honeypot

Brain In Jar EPS8266 Honeypot

This post will cover how to build and operate a honeypot run on the ESP8266 platform, specifically the ESP-01 module.  The enclosure for the project will be a prop that resembles a brain in a jar that is lit by a LED strip to represent operational conditions.  The ESP-01 module will connect to a defined network and run common network services.  The module will subscribe and publish MQTT messages to a broker for various conditions, states, and controls.  The module…

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ESP32-Cam OTA Updates

ESP32-Cam OTA Updates

This post addresses the problem of servicing ESP based systems that have been installed.  I have built systems where the ESP module is fixed, enclosed, and installed in a location that is difficult to get to once in place.  As time progresses, so does the realization that some features will need to be updated on those installed ESP modules.  Over The Air updates are the ideal way to update the modules without the hassle or downtime.  Here is a detailed…

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