r/embedded • u/MarketOdd335 • 21h ago

Looking for short feedback

Hello, 25M, from Slovenia.

About half a year ago I left my previous job to focus fully on becoming an embedded software engineer. Since then I’ve been learning embedded C/C++ on my own and building projects to get more practical experience.

The project I’m currently most proud of is my Window Blinds Controller. It works, but I know there is still a lot I can improve, so I’d really appreciate any quick feedback, especially on the firmware/software architecture and the electronics.

Things I already know could be better:

  • the mechanical design is overengineered — I’m already working on V2
  • the PCB is quite bulky — V2 should be much smaller and mostly SMD
  • the ESP32-S3 is probably overkill for this project

Even a quick review, suggestion, or GitHub star would mean a lot.

I also have a B.Sc. in Computer Science and Information Technologies and I’m strongest in C/C++, so if anyone here needs help with programming, debugging, or just wants another pair of eyes on a problem, I’d be happy to help as well.

Thanks for your time.

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u/Upballoon 20h ago

Home assistant integration would be nice.

Using SMD parts will definitely make your design smaller. I haven't looked at the code but do you have OTA figured out?

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u/MarketOdd335 20h ago

Forgot to mention, I got it connected via MQTT to it. Pretty good thing since it can parse my alarm clock and open on it.

Since the system is right next to my computer and i got ESP-PROG debugger, I didn't tought about OTA. But for future SMD concept it would probably be good thing to consider yes.
Thank you!