Smart Notification LED Bar
A programmable RGB light bar for app notifications. The 200x30x20mm bar mounts atop monitor. Different colors/patterns for different notification types - email blue, calendar red, build status green/red. IFTTT/webhook integration. USB powered. Ambient awareness without checking phone. This notification led project is perfect for makers, DIY enthusiasts, and electronics hobbyists. Search volume: 720/month.
All parts, CAD, wiring, and firmware generated by Modo AI Hardware Builder with human direction.
—Validated fit
—Electrical OK
—Assembly ready
Parts
| Part | Why | MPN | Qty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESP32-C3 Development Kit Espressif Systems |
Main MCU providing WiFi connectivity for IFTTT integration and webhook support, with GPIO pins for RGB LED strip control | ESP32-C3-DEVKITM-1-N4X |
1 | |
| WS2812B RGB LED XINGLIGHT |
RGB LEDs for notification display with individually addressable color control for different app alert types | XL-5050RGBC-WS2812B |
30 | |
| 3.3V Linear Regulator Shenzhen Slkormicro Semicon Co., Ltd. |
Provides stable 3.3V power for ESP32-C3 MCU from 5V USB supply | AMS1117-3.3 SOT-223 |
1 | |
| USB Type-A Connector Cinch Connectivity Solutions Johnson |
USB connector for 5V power input as specified in constraints | 105-0851-001 |
1 | |
| 100nF Ceramic Capacitor Energizer Battery Company |
Bypass capacitors for stable power supply decoupling of ESP32-C3 and voltage regulator | CR2032VP |
2 | |
| Power Switch C&K |
On/off switch for compact IoT gateway device power control | OS102011MS2QN1 |
1 |
6 unique parts, 36 total components