KnightRider – KITT LED Scanner

🔴 KnightRider ESP32 – KITT LED Scanner

This project recreates the iconic Knight Rider / KITT red scanning light in a compact, modern form, designed to fit perfectly inside a 3D-printed enclosure. Inspired by the legendary KITT dashboard, this build delivers a smooth, dynamic scanning animation that instantly brings strong retro automotive vibes to any desk, shelf, or display.

 

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✨ What makes it special

• Authentic KITT-style scanning animation
• Smooth trailing light effect for a cinematic look
• Fully standalone ESP32-based system
• Optional Wi-Fi Access Point with a built-in configuration page
• Customizable color, brightness, and animation speed
• Persistent settings (kept even after power off)
• Perfect match for a minimal black 3D-printed box

 

🎛️ Interactive & Customizable

Once powered on, the device runs automatically with the classic Knight Rider effect.
If Wi-Fi is enabled, a captive configuration page opens when you connect, allowing you to:

• Choose any custom LED color
• Switch instantly between predefined RGB colors
• Fine-tune brightness and animation speed
• Reset everything to default with one click

No internet connection required.

 

🧠 Designed for Makers

This project is aimed at makers who enjoy combining 3D printing, electronics, and embedded code into a single polished object.

All technical details, firmware source code, and wiring information are available on GitHub:

👉 Source code & documentation (FREE)
https://github.com/Raphael77777/KnightRider

 

⚠️ Disclaimer

This is an advanced maker project.
Basic experience with ESP32 programming and electronics is recommended.
Due to limited time, I cannot provide individual support for every setup.

 

❤️ Inspiration

Inspired by:

• Knight Rider (1982)
• KITT dashboard scanner
• Retro automotive electronics

If you build one, feel free to share your version — I’d love to see it 🔴🚗