Wifi remote with ESP8266 Proof of Concept

Introducing the Wifi Remote Controller with four dual-function buttons.

Features

The Wifi Remote Controller is equipped with the following features:

Four Dual-Function Buttons: Each button on the remote can perform two distinct actions, depending on whether it’s a short or long press. This dual functionality increases the remote’s capabilities without overcrowding it with buttons.

Initialization: On power-on, the sensor sends a GET request to a hue bridge, such as http://{bridgeIP}/switch?mac=xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx&devicetype=ZLLSwitch. The bridge checks the MAC address to determine if the switch is already registered. If not, it registers the device, making it available for configuration in the Hue application.
Energy Efficiency: After 3-5 seconds, the ESP8266 enters deep sleep mode, consuming less than 20uA. This is essential for battery longevity.
Button Press Functionality: Each button press sends a brief negative pulse to the ESP8266’s RST pin, waking up the device. It then reads the input pins to determine which button has been pressed, sending a request like http://{bridgeIP}/switch?mac=xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx&button=1000. The bridge processes all rules and executes the configured action for that button.