Homeowner Automates Window Blinds Using Steppers

A homeowner documents a DIY project to automate five front-house window blinds using Nema 17 stepper motors, TMC2208 drivers, and ESP32 controllers integrated with Home Assistant, achieving about $45 per window versus $100 commercial alternatives. The build includes wiring, soldering, and enclosure work and adds stall detection, re-homing, and programmable speed/torque for precise, quiet operation. The guide supplies step-by-step assembly, wiring diagrams, and ESPHome integration notes.