ToastOS: ESP32 Browning Controller
The Idea: Replace the dumb mechanical toaster dial with an infrared sensor and an ESP32 closed-loop PID controller
The Idea
Why rely on a mechanical timer dial when you can tear apart a toaster, install an infrared thermal sensor, and run a custom PID temperature controller on a dual-core microcontroller?
Current Status
Over-Engineered & Broken. The PID loop worked, but a Wi-Fi disconnect caused the heating relay to stay energized for 43 seconds too long. It filled the apartment with smoke and tripped the circuit breaker. Currently sitting on the shelf of shame.