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Smart Stairs Now Exist...But Should They?
A video on YouTube. In Maker & Builds, a Krater category.
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The creator replaces a carpeted staircase with hardwood stairs and installs motion-sensor LED stair lights controlled by an Arduino.
From the video
Answers: How do you replace carpeted stairs with hardwood and add motion-activated LED stair lights?
- Carpet removal
- Installing hardwood stair treads
- Stair risers
- Motion-sensor lighting
- Arduino programming for LEDs
- RGBW LED strips
- PIR motion sensors
What it concludes
- Rolling carpet into 2 foot long rolls makes it easier for trash companies to pick up.
- A digital angle finder is necessary to measure and cut stair skirt angles correctly.
- A 40 amp power supply provides enough power for all the RGBW LED strips.
- Applying Minwax polyurethane for floors in 3 or 4 coats with sanding between provides a durable finish for stair treads.
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