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	Workshop code: https://github.com/fortuna/ESPHomeWorkshop		Workshop code: https://github.com/fortuna/ESPHomeWorkshop

	ESPHome docs: https://esphome.io/		ESPHome docs: [https://esphome.io/#getting-started Getting Started] - [https://esphome.io/components/ List of Components]

	Home Assistant ESPHome integration: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/esphome/		Home Assistant ESPHome integration:
			https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/esphome/

			Community:

			* ESPHome: [https://discord.com/invite/KhAMKrd Discord Server], [https://community.home-assistant.io/c/esphome/36 Forum]
			* Home Assistant: [https://discord.com/invite/KhAMKrd Discord Server], [https://community.home-assistant.io/ Forum]

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	= Getting Started With ESPHome: From Zero to Cool workshop =		= Getting Started With ESPHome: From Zero to Cool workshop =

	⚠️ '''You must ~~have~~ a laptop ~~and~~ a USB-C data cable ~~to program the device~~		⚠️ '''You must bring: a laptop + a USB-C data cable (not just charging).''' ⚠️
	''' ⚠️

	📆 '''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>		📆 '''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>
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	[http://Schedulehttps://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/ Schedule]		[http://Schedulehttps://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/ Schedule]

	This hands-on workshop introduces participants to ESPHome, an open-source platform for integrating ESP32 microcontrollers with home automation systems. Participants will learn the fundamentals of configuring ESPHome YAML files to control inputs and outputs, connect to Wi-Fi, enable remote access, perform over-the-air (OTA) updates, integrate with Home Assistant, and add external sensors or components. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to create their own simple IoT solutions using ESPHome. No programming or soldering skills are required, making this workshop highly accessible to beginners and anyone curious about home automation.		This hands-on workshop introduces participants to ESPHome, an open-source platform for integrating ESP32 microcontrollers with home automation systems. Participants will learn the fundamentals of configuring ESPHome YAML files to control inputs and outputs, connect to Wi-Fi, enable remote access, perform over-the-air (OTA) updates, integrate with Home Assistant, and add external sensors or components. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to create their own simple IoT solutions using ESPHome. No programming or soldering skills are required, making this workshop highly accessible to beginners and anyone curious about creating IoT devices and home automation.

	By '''Vinicius Fortuna'''~~<br>~~		By '''Vinicius Fortuna''' — [https://www.viniciusfortuna.com Home] · [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfortuna/ LinkedIn] · [https://mastodon.social/@vinifortuna Mastodon]
	[https://www.viniciusfortuna.com Home ~~Page~~] - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfortuna/ LinkedIn] - [https://mastodon.social/@vinifortuna Mastodon]

	== Materials ==		== Materials ==
			The workshop is free to attend, but you’ll need an '''ESP32 device''' (ESP32-C3 preferred), plus a '''laptop''' and '''USB-C data cable'''.

	~~The workshop is free, but you will need to acquire a~~ '''ESP32 ~~device~~'''~~, preferably~~ ESP32-C3 ~~(besides brining a~~ '''~~laptop~~''' ~~and '''USB-C data cable~~''').		'''ESP32 devices:''' I’ll have '''20 ESP32-C3 Super Mini''' boards available for purchase at '''$4''' (cash, crypto, Venmo, PayPal). You can also borrow one if available; priority goes to folks purchasing.

	~~No soldering or other equipment is needed, and there~~'~~s no registration~~.		'''Bring last year’s badge:''' You can use the [[HOPE XV Electronic Badge]] (it has an ESP32-C3 inside).

	If ~~you do not~~ have ~~the materials needed~~, ~~you can still join if there~~'~~s extra space available. Preference will be given to those with the required materials~~.		'''USB-C data cables:''' I’ll bring ~20 to loan during the session (please return). If your laptop doesn’t have USB-C, bring your own USB-A↔USB-C cable or adapter. '''Make sure it’s a data-capable cable.'''

	~~=== ESP32 Devices ===~~		No soldering or extra tools needed. No registration; first-come, first-served seating. If you lack materials, you can still sit in if space allows—priority to those ready to flash.

	~~I'll have 20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPSNVWB2/ref~~=sspa_dk_detail_3 ESP32-C3 Super Mini board] available for purchase at $5 each (cash, crypto, Venmo, Paypal accepted). You can borrow one for free if available, but preference will be given to those acquiring a board.		== Preparation ==

	~~You~~ can ~~use last year's [[HOPE XV Electronic Badge]], please bring~~ it ~~if you have one (it has a ESP32-C3 inside!)~~.		This can be problematic and doing it in advance can ensure the workshop can get started without delays.

	~~=== USB-C Data Cables ===~~		*[https://esphome.io/guides/installing_esphome.html Install ESPHome]
			* Have https://github.com/fortuna/ESPHomeWorkshop open in your laptop to copy the code and follow along.

	I'll have 20 USB-C to USB-C data cables available to borrow if needed (please return them), but it's best if you bring your own. You must bring your own cable or an adaptor if your laptop USB is not Type C (usually Type A). '''Make sure it's a data cable.''' Your original phone charger cable will probably work.		== Quick links ==

			Workshop code: https://github.com/fortuna/ESPHomeWorkshop

	~~== Preparation ==~~		ESPHome docs: https://esphome.io/

	~~This can be problematic and doing it in advance can ensure the workshop can get started without delays.~~		Home Assistant ESPHome integration: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/esphome/

	*[https://~~esphome~~.io/~~guides/installing_esphome.html Install ESPHome]~~
	* Have https://~~github.com/fortuna/ESPHomeWorkshop open in your laptop.~~

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	= Getting Started With ESPHome: From Zero to Cool workshop =		= Getting Started With ESPHome: From Zero to Cool workshop =

	~~== Abstract ==~~		⚠️ '''You must have a laptop and a USB-C data cable to program the device
			''' ⚠️

			📆 '''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>
			🕔 '''Time:''' 5:00pm - 6:30pm<br>
			📍 '''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)<br>
			[http://Schedulehttps://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/ Schedule]

	This hands-on workshop introduces participants to ESPHome, an open-source platform for integrating ESP32 microcontrollers with home automation systems. Participants will learn the fundamentals of configuring ESPHome YAML files to control inputs and outputs, connect to Wi-Fi, enable remote access, perform over-the-air (OTA) updates, integrate with Home Assistant, and add external sensors or components. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to create their own simple IoT solutions using ESPHome. No programming or soldering skills are required, making this workshop highly accessible to beginners and anyone curious about home automation.		This hands-on workshop introduces participants to ESPHome, an open-source platform for integrating ESP32 microcontrollers with home automation systems. Participants will learn the fundamentals of configuring ESPHome YAML files to control inputs and outputs, connect to Wi-Fi, enable remote access, perform over-the-air (OTA) updates, integrate with Home Assistant, and add external sensors or components. Attendees will walk away with the knowledge to create their own simple IoT solutions using ESPHome. No programming or soldering skills are required, making this workshop highly accessible to beginners and anyone curious about home automation.

	~~== Day / Time / Location ==~~		By '''Vinicius Fortuna'''<br>

	~~'''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>~~
	~~'''Time:''' 5:00pm - 6:30pm<br>~~
	~~'''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)~~

	~~Schedule entry: https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/~~

	~~== Full Description ==~~

	~~== Registration -- NOT required ==~~

	~~<span style="color:orange">'''NOTE: You do NOT need to register to take this workshop<br>-- please show up early to ensure a seat at Tobin 219 (Workshop A).'''<br>~~

	~~== Presenter(s) ==~~

	'''Vinicius Fortuna'''<br>
	[https://www.viniciusfortuna.com Home Page] - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfortuna/ LinkedIn] - [https://mastodon.social/@vinifortuna Mastodon]		[https://www.viniciusfortuna.com Home Page] - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfortuna/ LinkedIn] - [https://mastodon.social/@vinifortuna Mastodon]

	== Materials ==		== Materials ==

	~~You~~ will need:		The workshop is free, but you will need to acquire a '''ESP32 device''', preferably ESP32-C3 (besides brining a '''laptop''' and '''USB-C data cable''').

	* A '''~~ESP32 development board''' that you will program~~.		No soldering or other equipment is needed, and there's no registration.
	* A '''laptop''', to program your board (with power cable as needed)
	* A '''USB-C data cable''', to connect your laptop to the development board

	~~No soldering or other equipment is~~ needed.		If you do not have the materials needed, you can still join if there's extra space available. Preference will be given to those with the required materials.

	~~20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPSNVWB2/ref~~=~~sspa_dk_detail_3~~ ESP32-C3 Super Mini board] will be available for purchase at $5 each (cash, crypto, Venmo, Paypal accepted). You can borrow one for free if available, but preference will be given to those acquiring a board. You can use last year's [[HOPE XV Electronic Badge]], please bring it if you have one (it has a ESP32-C3 inside!).		=== ESP32 Devices ===

	I'll have 20 ~~USB-C to USB~~-~~C data cables~~ available ~~to borrow if needed~~ (~~please return them~~)~~, but it's best if you bring your own~~. You ~~must bring your own cable or an adaptor~~ if ~~your laptop USB is not Type C (usually Type A). '''Make sure it's~~ a ~~data cable.''' Your original phone charger cable will probably work~~.		I'll have 20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPSNVWB2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3 ESP32-C3 Super Mini board] available for purchase at $5 each (cash, crypto, Venmo, Paypal accepted). You can borrow one for free if available, but preference will be given to those acquiring a board.

	~~If you do not have the materials needed, you~~ can ~~still spectate if there~~'s ~~extra space available. Preference will be given to those with the required materials~~.		You can use last year's [[HOPE XV Electronic Badge]], please bring it if you have one (it has a ESP32-C3 inside!).

	== ~~Required Software / What to bring~~ ==		=== USB-C Data Cables ===

	laptop ~~with ESPHome and text editor~~ (~~Visual Code Studio recommended~~) ~~installed~~		I'll have 20 USB-C to USB-C data cables available to borrow if needed (please return them), but it's best if you bring your own. You must bring your own cable or an adaptor if your laptop USB is not Type C (usually Type A). '''Make sure it's a data cable.''' Your original phone charger cable will probably work.

	~~<pre>~~
	~~# Create and enter workspace folder~~
	~~mkdir esphome~~
	~~cd esphome~~

	~~# Create and activate Python environment~~		== Preparation ==
	~~python3 -m venv venv~~
	~~source venv/bin/activate~~

	~~# Install~~ and ~~check ESPHome tool~~		This can be problematic and doing it in advance can ensure the workshop can get started without delays.
	~~pip3 install esphome~~
	~~esphome --version~~
	~~</pre>~~

	~~== Links ==~~		*[https://esphome.io/guides/installing_esphome.html Install ESPHome]
			* Have https://github.com/fortuna/ESPHomeWorkshop open in your laptop.

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	'''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)		'''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

	Schedule entry~~: Schedule~~: https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/		Schedule entry: https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/

	== Full Description ==		== Full Description ==

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	== Day / Time / Location ==		== Day / Time / Location ==

	'''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>		'''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>
	'''Time:''' 5:00pm - 6:30pm<br>		'''Time:''' 5:00pm - 6:30pm<br>
	'''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)		'''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

			Schedule entry: Schedule: https://schedule.hope.net/hope16/talk/T7XAL9/

	== Full Description ==		== Full Description ==

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	laptop with ESPHome and text editor (Visual Code Studio recommended) installed		laptop with ESPHome and text editor (Visual Code Studio recommended) installed

			<pre>
			# Create and enter workspace folder
			mkdir esphome
			cd esphome

			# Create and activate Python environment
			python3 -m venv venv
			source venv/bin/activate

			# Install and check ESPHome tool
			pip3 install esphome
			esphome --version
			</pre>

	== Links ==		== Links ==

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	I'll have 20 USB-C to USB-C data cables available to borrow if needed (please return them), but it's best if you bring your own. You must bring your own cable or an adaptor if your laptop USB is not Type C (usually Type A). '''Make sure it's a data cable.''' Your original phone charger cable will probably work.		I'll have 20 USB-C to USB-C data cables available to borrow if needed (please return them), but it's best if you bring your own. You must bring your own cable or an adaptor if your laptop USB is not Type C (usually Type A). '''Make sure it's a data cable.''' Your original phone charger cable will probably work.

			If you do not have the materials needed, you can still spectate if there's extra space available. Preference will be given to those with the required materials.

	== Required Software / What to bring ==		== Required Software / What to bring ==

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	== Materials ==		== Materials ==

	~~Any materials needed to participate in this workshop~~ will ~~be available at-cost~~.~~<br>~~		You will need:
	~~Observers are welcome at no cost.<br>~~
	'''~~To do the hands~~-~~on portion for this workshop:<br>~~		* A '''ESP32 development board''' that you will program.
	'''~~Materials Cost~~: $10-15, ~~or non cost~~ if you bring your own ~~ESP32 dev board~~'''~~<br>~~		* A '''laptop''', to program your board (with power cable as needed)
			* A '''USB-C data cable''', to connect your laptop to the development board

			No soldering or other equipment is needed.

			20 [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPSNVWB2/ref=sspa_dk_detail_3 ESP32-C3 Super Mini board] will be available for purchase at $5 each (cash, crypto, Venmo, Paypal accepted). You can borrow one for free if available, but preference will be given to those acquiring a board. You can use last year's [[HOPE XV Electronic Badge]], please bring it if you have one (it has a ESP32-C3 inside!).

			I'll have 20 USB-C to USB-C data cables available to borrow if needed (please return them), but it's best if you bring your own. You must bring your own cable or an adaptor if your laptop USB is not Type C (usually Type A). '''Make sure it's a data cable.''' Your original phone charger cable will probably work.

	== Required Software / What to bring ==		== Required Software / What to bring ==

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	== Day / Time / Location ==		== Day / Time / Location ==
	Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025, 5:00pm - 6:30pm<br>		'''Date:''' Day 2, Saturday, 16-August-2025<br>
	Tobin 219 (Workshop A)		'''Time:''' 5:00pm - 6:30pm<br>
			'''Location:''' Tobin 219 (Workshop A)

	== Full Description ==		== Full Description ==

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	== Presenter(s) ==		== Presenter(s) ==

	Vinicius Fortuna		'''Vinicius Fortuna'''<br>
			[https://www.viniciusfortuna.com Home Page] - [https://www.linkedin.com/in/vfortuna/ LinkedIn] - [https://mastodon.social/@vinifortuna Mastodon]

	== Materials ==		== Materials ==