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Fun with the Color Kit Grande: Building a Simple Calculator with ESP32

Color Kit Grande Calculator

We’re always excited to see how the community leverages the capabilities of the Color Kit Grande, and today, we’re sharing something a little different—a fun and practical project: a simple calculator using an ESP32! Inspired by the versatility of the Color Kit Grande’s colorful display and ESP32 power, we’ve built a handy tool that you can easily replicate or expand on.

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Using The Color Kit Grande With ESPHome and HomeAssistant

The Color Kit Grande is more than just a simple starter kit for home automation. This kit, which includes an ESP32, a capacitive touch screen, and options for a LiPo battery and 3D-printed enclosure, provides an incredible foundation for building interactive and portable smart home interfaces. When paired with ESPHome and Home Assistant, the Color Kit Grande can control lights, shutters, and other devices, while also displaying real-time data such as temperature, right on its touchscreen.

In this blog post, we’ll explore how the Color Kit Grande integrates with ESPHome and Home Assistant and walk you through the YAML configuration that powers it.

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