The Miauwceiver bridges the gap between stage lighting and DIY robotics. While professionals use systems like DMX and CRMX, these are often costly and require special interfaces. Powered by ESP32, Miauwceiver offers creatives a simple and affordable way to synchronize servo motors, LED strips, and other equipment.
How It Works
Built on an ESP32 and LumenRadio TimoTwo CRMX module, Miauwceiver converts CRMX signals into digital and physical interfaces. The device can work with protocols like Art-Net, sACN, OSC, and MIDI, and connect to hardware via I2C, UART, SPI, and GPIO. This makes it more adaptable than traditional lighting gear.
Practical Use
Miauwceiver has a modular design that can be expanded with add-ons for specific tasks. For instance, a servo shield allows control of up to 16 motors, while a stepper shield integrates four TMC2209 drivers. Options include an H-bridge shield for DC motors and a dimmer shield for LED strips with PWM.
This platform is particularly appealing for multimedia artists, stage designers, and experimental performers. Miauwceiver enables complex interactions between lighting and motion systems, synchronized through CRMX signals. Its Arduino-based firmware and open source nature make customization more accessible.