{"product_id":"kit-esp32-c3-zigbee-smart-bulb-emulator","title":"ESP32-C3 Zigbee Smart Bulb Emulator Kit with ESP32 + LED","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBuild a Zigbee Smart Bulb with the ESP32-C3 — No Proprietary Hub Required\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-6 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-21\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zigbee Protocol \u0026amp; Smart Lighting Control\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of home automation without being locked into a single brand. With this kit you turn an ESP32-C3 into a fully functional Zigbee smart bulb that pairs directly with Zigbee2MQTT and drives a vibrant WS2812B LED strip — all from a custom-soldered board. It's the same technology commercial bulbs use, but fully open, hackable, and ready to integrate with Home Assistant, Node-RED, or any MQTT client.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll assemble and program a real Zigbee smart light that appears as a dimmable, color-controllable bulb in your Zigbee2MQTT dashboard. The finished device can be mounted inside an E27 bulb shell or used as accent lighting, controlled wirelessly from your smartphone or voice assistant — no cloud dependency, no subscription fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSoldering SMD and through-hole components onto a perfboard to build a functional Zigbee node\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfiguring the ESP32-C3 as a Zigbee end device using the ESP Zigbee SDK\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrating with Zigbee2MQTT and mapping device clusters for brightness, color, and on\/off control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProgramming WS2812B LED animations with FastLED and orchestrating them via Zigbee commands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eESP32-C3 Super Mini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWS2812B 30-LED Strip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470Ω Resistors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000µF 6.3V Capacitors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCB Prototype Board\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5V 3A Power Supply Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoldering Iron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolder Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ex1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eB.Tech ECE\/EEE students who want a hardware project that demonstrates IoT protocols, Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping smart lighting solutions, and IIT\/NIT\/VIT final-year students preparing for placements with a strong embedded portfolio. It's equally suited for home automation hobbyists who refuse to pay for proprietary bridges and want full control over their Zigbee network.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion from the QR code or message us on WhatsApp. It will walk you through diagnostics, code snippets, and hardware connections specific to this kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I control the smart bulb with Alexa or Google Assistant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, once the bulb is paired with Zigbee2MQTT and Home Assistant, the AI companion guides you through exposing the light to voice assistants via the Home Assistant Cloud or manual setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a separate Zigbee coordinator?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll need a Zigbee coordinator like CC2652R or Sonoff Dongle running Zigbee2MQTT; it’s not included but our AI companion can help you pick the right one for your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs prior soldering experience required?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an advanced kit that involves soldering SMD components and through-hole headers. 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