Observed arrival · 2026-10-21
A motor for the thermostat you already own
Ember Model 01 is a design for remotely turning a manual thermostat dial, leaving the thermostat itself in place.
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- Raspberry Pi users with manual dial thermostats
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- The site says a full OFF-to-ON movement takes 25.7 seconds and estimates about 1.7 years from three alkaline AA cells, assuming four moves daily.
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The interactive drive model lets visitors issue simulated OFF and ON moves and inspect dial angle, motor turns and timing. The design specifies three AA cells and gives an estimated battery life based on four daily moves, rather than presenting that figure as a measured result. Its enclosure views are described as CAD renders, so the page documents a detailed design without establishing that a finished unit is on sale.
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