Old MSI motherboard becomes wall-mounted smart home controller
A Reddit user repurposed a motherboard from an old MSI laptop into a wall-mounted controller for lighting, air conditioning and curtains.
A Reddit user found a clever DIY project: they disassembled an old MSI laptop, removed its motherboard and mounted it directly on a wall.
Now it controls lighting, air conditioning and curtains in their home.
A minimal smart home setup.
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AnalysisIt shows how retired hardware can become a low-cost infrastructure layer for home automation.
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