Last Updated or created 2024-03-07
I used MCE to control some Windows VMs and programs running in it in the past. (Below link and a web interface engine which on the backend converted BWW/BMW (bagpipe music files) to PDF automated comes to mind)
Now, I implemented this:
Controlling a Windows VM using MQTT, very nice!
(Use HA mqtt or mosquitto_pub in bash)
Question: anyone got a better solution to control programs within a VM? Let me know.
Next:
I’m creating a new case for my Wemos, LCD16x2, button, Led, Buzzer project (see other post)
I’m redesigning my previous case in blender.
But I really miss something like a generator function for different cases, like the one I made using Openscad.
Question: Anyone know a tool/add-on to generate cases?
I used a model of a wemos to get the usb connector/screw holes in place.
My spotify rfid case I will create using wooden lasercut cutouts.
https://www.henriaanstoot.nl/2024/03/06/revisiting-the-spotify-cube/
Next one:
In the past, I’ve controlled some blender lights using python and MQTT. But now I’m trying to control it using DMX.


I found a cool add-on called Blender-DMX.
(B.t.w. wled can also use DMX)
Looks cool but, can I make a floorplan with this?
In Home Assistant I used a HACS add-on called : Art-net LED Lighting for DMX
Configuration can be done in configuration.yaml
light: - platform: artnet_led host: BLENDERHOSTIP # IP of Art-Net Node max_fps: 25 refresh_every: 0 # Resend values if no fades are running every x seconds, 0 disables automatic refresh node_type: artnet-direct # Which protocol to use universes: # Support for multiple universes 1: # .Nr of Universe (see configuration of your Art-Net Node) send_partial_universe: True # Only send the universe which contains data devices: - channel: 1 # first channel of dmx dimmer name: dmx_dimmer_rgbw # name type: rgbw # type transition: 1 # default duration of fades in sec. channel_size: 8bit # width of the channel sent to DMX device, default "8bit", "16bit", "24bit" and "32bit" channel_setup: Wrgb # This is the magic to get colors correct
It works, but I’m not happy, anyone got a better solution?
And I have to check out GDTF profiles for fixtures.
At a later stage I’m going to 3d print a white floorplan about 1cm high, with LEDs and buttons. A floorplan you can hang on your wall.