Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In today's video, we're showcasing an exciting project—my custom Smart Desk Controller in collaboration with Flexispot! 🚀
I'll walk you through the concept, the initial design process, and what my thought process was with creating this initial build. This is far from the final design and if you want to see a full HOW To for this project then let me know below.
Got an innovative idea for your own smart desk feature? Flexispot is hosting a giveaway! Share your creative ideas in the comments for a chance to win one of their premium standing desks. 🎉
The printers featured in this video are all available directly from Bambu Labs over at:
uk.store.bambulab.com/collections/3d-printer
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GET CREATIVE!
Got a cool idea or modification, a design, a concept pretty much anything cool you would like to see in your dream controller then let me know. Send an email to: DeskChallenge@markwatttech.com with your idea. You can customise the work provided by me or share your own custom thing. I will be choosing my favourite design and the best design will receive a Flexispot desk of choice.
- I don't think there's any region restrictions on this
- 1 Submission per person
- Make sure you can reply to the email (as I will respond via this method)
- Submission end time : April 6th
Flexispot are also running a spring sale with 10 Lucky customers winning a desk too!
flexispot.com/deals
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⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - The Smart Desk Controller
00:48 - Flexispot Desks
02:06 -My Desk and thoughts
03:04 - Controller Criteria
03:28 - Nextion Displays
04:35 - ESP32 and ESPHome
05:20 - Where does the controller go?
06:10 - The Frankenstein Project
06:39 - The Desk Challenge
08:25 - Summary and Outro
📚 RESOURCES
🔗 Flexispot Standing Desks
flexispot.co.uk
flexispot.com
FlexiSpot E7 Plus standing desk:
bit.ly/3DnC8mA (US)
bit.ly/4koNebW (CA)
Checkout the FlexiSpot Early Spring Sale, up to 50% OFF! Get a comfortable standing desk to make your home office cozy. The E7 Premium desk is also a great choice if your looking for a budget standing desk.
Use my code "YTE7P50" to get an extra $50 off the E7plus standing desk!
🔗 Email For Challenge
DeskChallenge@markwatttech.com
🔗 GitHub (Project and File)
github.com/MarkWattTech/Smart-Desk-Controller
Nextion 3.5" Display
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Nextion 2.4" Display
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DSD Tech USB to TTL
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Dupont Wires
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Wago Connectors
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🔽 CONNECT WITH ME
Join the MarkWattTech community and let's build smarter workspaces together! 🌟
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#MarkWattTech #Flexispot #SmartDesk #StandingDesk #WorkspaceInnovation #Collaboration
In today's video, we're showcasing an exciting project—my custom Smart Desk Controller in collaboration with Flexispot! 🚀
I'll walk you through the concept, the initial design process, and what my thought process was with creating this initial build. This is far from the final design and if you want to see a full HOW To for this project then let me know below.
Got an innovative idea for your own smart desk feature? Flexispot is hosting a giveaway! Share your creative ideas in the comments for a chance to win one of their premium standing desks. 🎉
The printers featured in this video are all available directly from Bambu Labs over at:
uk.store.bambulab.com/collections/3d-printer
===================================
GET CREATIVE!
Got a cool idea or modification, a design, a concept pretty much anything cool you would like to see in your dream controller then let me know. Send an email to: DeskChallenge@markwatttech.com with your idea. You can customise the work provided by me or share your own custom thing. I will be choosing my favourite design and the best design will receive a Flexispot desk of choice.
- I don't think there's any region restrictions on this
- 1 Submission per person
- Make sure you can reply to the email (as I will respond via this method)
- Submission end time : April 6th
Flexispot are also running a spring sale with 10 Lucky customers winning a desk too!
flexispot.com/deals
=================================
⌚ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
00:15 - The Smart Desk Controller
00:48 - Flexispot Desks
02:06 -My Desk and thoughts
03:04 - Controller Criteria
03:28 - Nextion Displays
04:35 - ESP32 and ESPHome
05:20 - Where does the controller go?
06:10 - The Frankenstein Project
06:39 - The Desk Challenge
08:25 - Summary and Outro
📚 RESOURCES
🔗 Flexispot Standing Desks
flexispot.co.uk
flexispot.com
FlexiSpot E7 Plus standing desk:
bit.ly/3DnC8mA (US)
bit.ly/4koNebW (CA)
Checkout the FlexiSpot Early Spring Sale, up to 50% OFF! Get a comfortable standing desk to make your home office cozy. The E7 Premium desk is also a great choice if your looking for a budget standing desk.
Use my code "YTE7P50" to get an extra $50 off the E7plus standing desk!
🔗 Email For Challenge
DeskChallenge@markwatttech.com
🔗 GitHub (Project and File)
github.com/MarkWattTech/Smart-Desk-Controller
Nextion 3.5" Display
amzn.to/4iZkVzL
Nextion 2.4" Display
amzn.to/424bzvi
DSD Tech USB to TTL
amzn.to/4l0A0lO
Dupont Wires
amzn.to/41UTSiZ
Wago Connectors
amzn.to/3Y2zF8d
🔽 CONNECT WITH ME
Join the MarkWattTech community and let's build smarter workspaces together! 🌟
💬 Discord: discord.gg/DAG2yf7Ev3
🐦 X (Twitter): https://x.com/MarkWattTech
📘 Facebook Page: facebook.com/MarkWattTech
🎮 Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/2963936147172102
🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@markwatt94
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/MarkWattTech
📰 Reddit: reddit.com/r/MarkWattTech
🐘 Mastodon: fosstodon.org/@MarkWattTech
🙌 SUPPORT MY CHANNEL
Enjoy my projects, reviews, and tech deep dives? Support the channel and help me create more content:
💙 Patreon Membership: patreon.com/markwatttech
🎥 YouTube Membership: youtube.com/channel/UCQRm_z7seHnGsBiWDNEWr6A/join
☕ BuyMeACoffee: buymeacoffee.com/MarkWattTech
💰 Ko-Fi: ko-fi.com/markwatttech
🛒 Amazon Store: amazon.co.uk/shop/markwatttech
✅ Like this video if you found it helpful!
✅ Subscribe: youtube.com/markwatttech?sub_confirmation=1
✅ Hit the bell icon to get notified about future projects!
🎵 Track Info:
Title: All That
Composer: Benjamin Tissot
Licensed to: MarkWattTech
Available from:
bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/all-that-chill-hop
#MarkWattTech #Flexispot #SmartDesk #StandingDesk #WorkspaceInnovation #Collaboration
