Modding IKEA Smart Blinds for direct USB charging

IKEA blinds can’t operate and will leave the zigbee mesh when they are charging (because you have to take out the battery to charge them). I found this annoying so I added direct USB charging in 5 minutes for less than $ 5. Now they can be charged with the battery in place and there is no downtime. This also makes it possible to automate the charging – set and forget.

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