Network Microcontroller Nodes
Modular IP-addressable ESP32 and Ethernet controller boxes connect directly to your local Wi-Fi or LAN. Each node drives addressable LED arrays across storage racks.
- Standard IPv4 network address assignment
- High-speed UDP & HTTP REST API light pulse triggering
- Support for up to 256 individual LED bins per node
WS2812B / Neopixel LED Light Bars
Vibrant RGB LED strips placed above component drawers and shelf bins. Instantly light up specific locations in custom colors (Green, Blue, Yellow, Amber) during pick lists.
- Visual location indicator pulses during assembly pulls
- Configurable brightness, pulse duration, & LED colors
- Low latency bin illumination in under 100 milliseconds
3/4" x 1.2" QR Code Tag Printer
Built-in physical label printer engine that outputs high-density 3/4" x 1.2" tags with crisp 0.5" x 0.5" QR codes for instant optical scanning and inventory checkouts.
- Exact physical aspect ratio for thermal label printers
- Embedded printing speeds, temps, & nozzle profiles
- Direct integration with 3D print spools & resin bottles
Hardware System Connection Architecture
PartVault connects web software directly to physical hardware bins over local subnet connections. When a user requests a part, the database resolves the bin mapping and sends an IP packet to light up the physical LED indicator.
PartVault App
Web Browser / Node ServerSubnet Router
Wi-Fi / Ethernet LANController Node
ESP32 / MicrocontrollerRGB LED Bin
Illuminated Bin Indicator
ESP32 Companion Firmware & Bluetooth Configurator
PartVault includes dedicated native firmware for ESP32 microcontrollers supporting Bluetooth (BLE) wireless setup, an embedded web server matching the PartVault dark theme, static/DHCP IP configuration with domain credentials, up to 3 PWM/addressable LED channels (suffix-based from unit part numbers like Node###_CH##), and an interactive step-by-step LED identification wizard.
1. Wireless Bluetooth Setup
Provision Wi-Fi credentials directly from your mobile phone or laptop browser via Web Bluetooth. No serial cable or monitor required.
2. Embedded Web Server
Self-hosted web manager on port 80. Configure Static IP, Gateway, Subnet, DNS servers, and Active Directory / domain credentials.
3. LED Identification Wizard
Interactive assignment tool: enter total LED count, press Start to illuminate LED 1, click "Add to Assignment" to advance, and switch channels with "Next Assignment".