Uploaded August 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Brian's video: youtu.be/FBLbe8K9veg
Full tutorial: instructables.com/id/Slack-Status-Updater-With-ESP8266

For this project, you will need:
ESP8266 wifi board such as NodeMCUP: amzn.to/4ifveyM
or D1 mini: amzn.to/3QyXhNS
Rotary switch: amzn.to/3D7C5eA
Stranded wire: amzn.to/3XfJMq1
Multimeter: amzn.to/4bjevYT
Soldering iron: amzn.to/4ihDDSp
Wire strippers: amzn.to/438ZUx9
Flush cutters: amzn.to/3QAeNRW
Helping third hand tool: amzn.to/43cRzIX
USB cable: amzn.to/3Xj74v3
3D printer (I used a Creality CR-10s Pro): amzn.to/3CVpWtn
Filament: amzn.to/4hPJler

Becky Stern is a maker living in NYC. Making and sharing are her two biggest passions! Subscribe for technology, crafts, and other DIYs, as well as New York City life.

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previous video: youtu.be/qMuajYdbgaI
this time last year: youtu.be/mmIDlaN9sc0

00:00 Intro
00:45 Brian Lough
01:20 Electronics Assembly
02:32 Designing and 3D Printing
03:13 Putting Everything Together
03:45 Final Product
03:56 Outro

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