JamieKnight / xbox-node-hue

Use a raspberry pi and an xbox controller to control hue smartlights. Raspberry Pi also serves config UI.

Xbox + Node + Hue + Pi

Use an Xbox 360 controller to control Phillips Hue lights via node.js on a Raspberry Pi.

All confgured via a Web UI run across the LAN from the Pi.

Getting Started

Note: This app is only tested running in Raspbian on the Raspberry Pi. Should work on other linux's wont work on Windows or Mac OS X

1. Plug in Xbox Controller to any USB port
2. Download & Install Xbox Driver sudo apt-get install xboxdrv
3. Download the latest release
4. Unzip into local directory and change into that director 5. Modfy /module/lamps.js with the details for you hue bride account (follow the setup guide at http://www.developers.meethue.com/documentation/getting-started)
5. Run npm install
6. Run xboxdrv --silent & to run driver and place into background.
7. Run node app.js
8. Press buttons on your controller, see colors change.
9. Marvel in awe.