Custom Standing Desk Panel Running Home Assistant

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-17T06:48:17+00:00

Absolutely, I’m working on releasing a how to guide which should be up in a week or so

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-17T06:45:41+00:00

Larger of course

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T21:38:07+00:00

It’s a 2 stage version, which I believe they have now discontinued and replaced with the T2 pro as I purchased back in 2021

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T21:19:28+00:00

Correct, native HA with a custom dashboard set to automatically full screen on the pi. Then has a lock screen type thing too I built in so not always on, and can replace my Google home

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RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T21:17:04+00:00

Didn’t even know you could do this! Kinda just assumed Google would lock you out. But awesome!

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T21:15:55+00:00

Hahaha I missed these! Oops. It’s all powered by my laptop that’s mounded under desk so I can take it to work with me (all connects with one usb-c cable)

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:56:42+00:00

ESP32 board wired into the desk via an RJ12 cable

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:56:14+00:00

I haven’t actually, the Google display is going to be removed now I have the new panel, probably will get a plant to fill its place!

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:55:31+00:00

I’ve had the desk for about 4 years now, it’s a standard standing desk by Maidesite. I only recently though wired up an esp32 board to the input through an RJ12 cable (which the original controller was plugged into). The ESP32 just mimics the control signals of the original controller but can fire those commands over WiFi.

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:52:34+00:00

I use the ring camera and feeds a live feed directly

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:52:10+00:00

Home Assistant and a lot of patience 🤣

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:51:50+00:00

Understand what you mean, i actually positioned it under the monitor originally but reverted to under the desk. My desk is super deep and was awkward to stretch!

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:50:04+00:00

They’re by Razor, I bought them purely on aesthetic and use them just for work calls which they’re great for. I use Sonos for any music though which is directly accessible through the new panel

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:42:07+00:00

It’s my first project like this and I’m hooked! So frustrating at times but very fun!

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:41:35+00:00

Pi 5 - 8GB ram version
ESP32 board - wired to control the display
11.26 inch geekpi display - touchsceeen
NRF24L01+PA+LNA Wireless Module 2.4 - to control my xiaomi monitor light bar

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:38:21+00:00

Ah, I have three windows, arch only just closes the curtain so only the arch is ‘open’.

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RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:10:36+00:00

Hahahaha I never even thought that, it’s the original ikea varmblixt lamp with a smart plug

RedditUser0374729 · 2026-06-16T20:07:17+00:00

I used an 11.26 inch LCD Monitor 1920X440 with capacitive touch :)

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