You, too, can make this cool ESP32 3D-printable lamp that looks great in any room

Credit: PinkyDexterity Published Aug 29, 2026, 12:14 AM EDT Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to technician for all computer issues, he found his passion for writing and decided to use his skill set to write about all things tech. Since beginning his writing career, he has written for many different publications such as WorldStart, Listverse, and MakeTechEasier. However, after finding his home at MakeUseOf in February 2019, he would eventually move on to its sister site, XDA, to bring the latest and greatest in Windows, Linux, and DIY electronics. Sign in to your XDA account Summary The 3D-printable LuxPlant is an ESP32-powered, color-shifting plant lamp with a relaxing deep-sea glow. Uses WLED on an ESP32 with addressable LED strips—no PCB, some soldering, and a slot for buttons. The Bill of Materials estimates it at $70; 3D models and instructions available for $5 to fund a larger 21-leaf version. One of the cooler aspects of getting into tinkering and 3D printing is that, if you need a specific piece of furniture or a gadget for your home, there's a good chance you can just make it. For example, if you're feeling the need for a plant-shaped lamp for your room that glows pretty colors, someone has already filled that niche for you. Best of all, you can grab all the files, build instructions, and the Bill of Materials right now. The LuxPlant is a gorgeous ESP32 lamp that doesn't require watering It does require some assembly, though On the ESP32 subreddit, user PinkyDexterity revealed the LuxPlant. It's a cool little lamp that runs off an ESP32 and uses a 3D-printed body to keep everything together. You can see it in action via the video above; it has a gentle shifting glow to it, not too unlike something you'd see on a deep-sea creature. Very relaxing. Here's how PinkyDexterity designed the LuxPlant: The addressable led strips are controlled by an ESP32 WROOM 30P installed with WLED firmware. Didn't bother to add resistors and level shifter for the data line as this was just a small project to begin with. No fancy pcb required. Just added fuses for safety. Needs a little bit of soldering skill for wiring up the strips. Didn't have the time to add momentary push buttons for the ESP32 but the slot is there to accommodate different sizes of push buttons. If you want to make your own, first head over to the Bill of Materials and make sure everything looks attainable. The spreadsheet lists the total component price at $70, which isn't too bad for a cool DIY project like this one. If you like the sound of that, check out the LuxPlant build description for insight on how it's made, then head over to the project's Patreon page to purchase the 3D models and instructions for $5. PinkyDexterity says the funds will go right back into making a new, bigger LuxPlant that will sport 21 leaves.