Published November 29, 2015 © GPL3+

Windows 10 LIFX Bulbs

.NET based implementation of LIFX protocol. Fully hardware independent. Code compatible with .NET Micro Framework.

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Things used in this project

Hardware components

Raspberry Pi 2 Model B

Waveshare Raspberry Pi LCD Display Module 5inch 800*480 TFT

SparkFun RGB LED

SparkFun Jumper Wires Premium 6" F/F - 20 AWG (10 Pack)

Software apps and online services

Microsoft Windows 10 IoT Core

Microsoft Visual Studio 2015

Microsoft Blend for Visual Studio 2015

Story

Application emulates two Lifx bulbs (http://www.lifx.com/) and allows you to use official iOS app to discover and control them. However not all features from iOS app are implemented. Protocol implementation is fully hardware independent. For now Windows 10 UAP platform is supported, .NET Micro Framework optimization in progress.

Library emulates LIFX revers-engineered proprietary protocol. While working on the library I discovered a new and open version of LIFX protocol here so I'll add its support later as well.

The next step of this project is to build LIFX-compatible gateway device (Ethernet-to-nRF24 radio network) and use MySensorsn protocol (for example) to control multiple cheap (arduino\nRF24) bulbs.