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by Justblair
29 Nov 2017, 15:47
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff S20 v1.3 Header
Replies: 13
Views: 10942

Re: Sonoff S20 v1.3 Header

You dont need pogo pins. Take the male header and solder your wires to the short side (the side that normally passes through the pcb.) Push the other side of the pins into the empty pcb holes. Press lightly on the side of the male header pins while you do the upload, the pressure will make more than...
by Justblair
03 Oct 2017, 14:43
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: can you recommend a free mqtt broker ?
Replies: 13
Views: 13176

Re: can you recommend a free mqtt broker ?

I use an openhab server, it's quite capable of talking to my mqtt devices. I then can use it's own (relatively secure) online system without me having to expose open sockets to the outside web.
by Justblair
04 Sep 2017, 11:01
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff B1 bulb
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

Re: Sonoff B1 bulb

Your gnd is probably a little harder as it is attached to a ground plane (heat wicking) Try cleaning the pad first with a fibreglass brush or something a little abrasive (tiny bit if sandpaper?) There is a pin marked gpio0 on the B1 (well at least in the picture I can find), connect this to gnd. On ...
by Justblair
01 Sep 2017, 11:00
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff B1 bulb
Replies: 3
Views: 3627

Re: Sonoff B1 bulb

You have a photo? Oh scrap that, i found one... Does not look hard to solder to, Had a brief glance through the tasmota code, looks like the protocol for the 9231 is very similar to the 9291. The 9231 only requires 48bits of data (16bit x 3 channels) compared to 64bits (16bit x 4 channels) of the 92...
by Justblair
02 Aug 2017, 09:31
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: RCWL-0516 Microwave Motion Sensor
Replies: 43
Views: 84510

Re: Microwave Motion Sensor

Hi all Are there any others that are using Microwave motion sensors with ESPEasy? I have the xyc-wb-dc http://oi64.tinypic.com/2j5b8nd.jpg A= "+" 3.3-20VDC input "-" GND and "O" = output 0/3.3V B= R9_1 sensitivity resistor 10K > 100K C= R9 active high duration resistor...
by Justblair
17 Jul 2017, 01:44
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: ESP easy compiling for 512k/64k spiffs
Replies: 5
Views: 5545

Re: ESP easy compiling for 512k/64k spiffs

Or just use R120. It works well enough, what new features do you really want? Latest does not always equal best (well in this case)
by Justblair
08 Jul 2017, 18:43
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: New Sonoff Device Sonoff 4CH Pro - ESPEasy here we come!
Replies: 4
Views: 6217

New Sonoff Device Sonoff 4CH Pro - ESPEasy here we come!

I received one of these the other day, Sonoff 4CH Pro - 4 Gang Inching/Self-Locking/Interlock WiFi RF Smart Switch (https://www.itead.cc/sonoff-4ch-pro.html?lair&acc=70efdf2ec9b086079795c442636b55fb). I am obviously going to use ESPeasy with it this weekend, but before I did I had a look at it u...
by Justblair
15 Jun 2017, 11:05
Forum: RFLink: Unsupported devices
Topic: Digoo DG-R8S Weather Station Sensor
Replies: 3
Views: 6012

Re: Digoo DG-R8S Weather Station Sensor

One arrived last night, Sadly it does not work straight from the box. I am hoping to retrieve some debug data for it.

It is a very cheap unit, build quality is not especially great.
by Justblair
26 May 2017, 09:58
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: Increase range of FS1000A by increase voltage to 12V
Replies: 10
Views: 15029

Re: Increase range of FS1000A by increase voltage to 12V

Do you have a 9v battery? You could try using a slightly lower voltage. The 9v battery will also be pretty clean I would think. http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=373255.0 http://i.imgur.com/jJv4Rae.png All your gnd should be connected together. It might be helpful if you photo your circuit, or...
by Justblair
25 May 2017, 14:19
Forum: ESP Easy: Projects / Applications
Topic: Rain Sensor
Replies: 26
Views: 27856

Re: Rain Sensor

I am assuming the units you find in cars are communicating on the can bus. I can pick them up on e-bay for about £6. Thinking about hacking one into a rain sensor.
by Justblair
25 May 2017, 10:20
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: Increase range of FS1000A by increase voltage to 12V
Replies: 10
Views: 15029

Re: Increase range of FS1000A by increase voltage to 12V

D15 of the arduino is being used to switch the transmitter on when it is time to transmit. If you want to supply 12v you are going to have to rework the circuit. You could either break the connection to D15 entirely and rewire the VCC to the Vin. This would permanently power the FS1000A. I am not aw...
by Justblair
24 May 2017, 09:38
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Best practice to collect logs
Replies: 4
Views: 4553

Re: Best practice to collect logs

If you want to collect logs over a period of time why not set up a syslog server. I have one running as a service on my Media PC (which also hosts openhab2 and mosquitto) Through the advanced settings on ESPeasy you can then point the ESPeasy device to the syslog server ip address and set the level ...
by Justblair
18 May 2017, 16:44
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Possible to use any kind of sound sensors with esp easy?
Replies: 3
Views: 5878

Re: Possible to use any kind of sound sensors with esp easy?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EO53fWGTFUo&t=30s


These Sonoff devices have an inbuilt sound sensor. I have not written anything with ESPEasy for it yet, but there is firmware out there that gives MQTT output. Should not be too hard to adapt
by Justblair
12 May 2017, 10:31
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: ZMLink (AI Light) ESPEasy RGBW Bulb
Replies: 3
Views: 4777

Re: ZMLink (AI Light) ESPEasy RGBW Bulb

The seller I got them from has put up the UK price. £45 is way too much. $25 in the US is fairer But shop around on them, The design was originally by Ai Thinker. They have licensed the design to other companies, so the same product is sold elsewhere. I am willing to bet that there will be variation...
by Justblair
10 May 2017, 23:50
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: ZMLink (AI Light) ESPEasy RGBW Bulb
Replies: 3
Views: 4777

ZMLink (AI Light) ESPEasy RGBW Bulb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GRqNXuH4HI I have created this video of the ZMLink light bulb being flashed with ESPEasy. This bulb was designed by AI and is sold under different brand names. It uses a MY9291 RGBW LED driver to take signals from the ESP8266 micro. The ZMLink version of the device ...
by Justblair
26 Apr 2017, 13:21
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Need a Par4 int in the Event struct? (MY9291 / AI Light plugin)
Replies: 2
Views: 3071

Re: Need a Par4 int in the Event struct? (MY9291 / AI Light plugin)

As far as i can see this adds no issues. I have submitted a pull request to add Par4 and Par5 to the eventStruct.

I have not adjusted the neopixel plugin yet (got a house move going on at the moment). But when I find an led to test I will submit a pull for that as well.
by Justblair
23 Apr 2017, 09:35
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Relationship between http cmd and mqtt
Replies: 3
Views: 3505

Re: Relationship between http cmd and mqtt

Thanks... I thought I had tried that, but I must have miss-remembered.

I am getting the responses through that I was looking for. Looks like I will soon be able to control Ai Lights and (And the dozens of clones)

Just got to check the logic analyser some more to make sure. :)
by Justblair
21 Apr 2017, 23:33
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Relationship between http cmd and mqtt
Replies: 3
Views: 3505

Relationship between http cmd and mqtt

I am working on a plugin to add MY9291 (RGBW LED controller) Things are looking good so far, and I seem to be getting the desired results when using http to control the esp8266 (Still to test inside the smart bulb, but logic analyser is looking healthy. The command I am sending is http://192.168.0.5...
by Justblair
21 Apr 2017, 23:25
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Need a Par4 int in the Event struct? (MY9291 / AI Light plugin)
Replies: 2
Views: 3071

Re: Need a Par4 int in the Event struct? (MY9291 / AI Light plugin)

OK....

So I have compiled the code, adding Par4 the way I have suggested.... And I have it working through the http interface.

Cant see any issues with adding the Par4 as before. Can anyone tell me if I have missed something here?
by Justblair
20 Apr 2017, 15:47
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Need a Par4 int in the Event struct? (MY9291 / AI Light plugin)
Replies: 2
Views: 3071

Need a Par4 int in the Event struct? (MY9291 / AI Light plugin)

Hi there. I am writing a plugin that hopefully will control a MY9291 equipped rgbw light bulb I have been looking at the Neopixel plugin for inspiration and I have a rough idea how it is working. I thought I would ask this question here though, in case I am heading in the wrong direction. I can see ...
by Justblair
11 Apr 2017, 15:21
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Logic Analyzer - looking for advice please
Replies: 1
Views: 2418

Re: Logic Analyzer - looking for advice please

The second will be a clone of the Saleae logic analyser. It will run with their excellent software no doubt. The former will require more work to get up and running. Obviously you will have to think about how comfortable you would be taking advantage of Saleas hard work if you use the clone... I am ...
by Justblair
27 Mar 2017, 13:03
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: PIR in 3.3V and ESP8266-01
Replies: 14
Views: 18650

Re: PIR in 3.3V and ESP8266-01

espeasy.items Switch kitchenPIR "Kitchen Motion Sensor" <kitchen> (Sensor) { mqtt="<[broker:/KitchenMood/pir/Switch:command:ON:1],<[broker:/KitchenMood/pir/Switch:command:OFF:0]" } Switch kitchenDownlights "Kitchen Lights" <light> (lights,downstairs_lights,backroom_ligh...
by Justblair
21 Mar 2017, 09:47
Forum: Introduce yourself
Topic: Hi from Jock land
Replies: 3
Views: 3684

Re: Hi from Jock land

Hi from Scotland. (defo not Jockland, I don't know anyone called Jock)
by Justblair
17 Mar 2017, 09:04
Forum: RFLink: Unsupported devices
Topic: Solved: Digoo RC-13 Smart RF Cotroller - Now Working Using RFFind
Replies: 21
Views: 19268

Re: Digoo RC-13 Smart RF Cotroller

Just a follow up for anyone who is interested in this remote. In the latest version R46 this remote is still behaving in the same way straight out the box, However, using the learning function of the remote detailed here... http://www.nemcon.nl/blog2/faq#RFFind I was able to get an unmodified Digoo ...
by Justblair
07 Mar 2017, 16:00
Forum: ESP Easy: Software
Topic: Status of relay switch not maintained after ESP Restart
Replies: 16
Views: 13811

Re: Status of relay switch not maintained after ESP Restart

Or alternately... In the advanced options switch on retain message... Then add (or amend your existing rule) to publish topic: /device_name/GPIO/12 message 1 Assuming that you are switching the device. If you are commanding it from a HA server, add a retain to it's message settings. You switch will ...
by Justblair
22 Feb 2017, 10:04
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: PIR in 3.3V and ESP8266-01
Replies: 14
Views: 18650

Re: PIR in 3.3V and ESP8266-01

I am using a PIR module with a Sonoff wireless smart switch. https://www.itead.cc/sonoff-wifi-wireless-switch.html I modified the PIR module to bypass its 3.3v power regulator and then connected the PIR sensor to the 3.3v power header in the Sonoff switch. Works very reliably in my kitchen switching...
by Justblair
21 Feb 2017, 14:43
Forum: ESP Easy: General Discussion
Topic: Version 1.1.0-beta6 avaiable
Replies: 25
Views: 18348

Re: Version 1.1.0-beta6 avaiable

I might be being thick here, but what memory size are these bins compiled for? In previous releases we had a choice 512, 1024, 2m, 4m etc
by Justblair
18 Feb 2017, 12:36
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send
Replies: 6
Views: 6332

Re: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send

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This is what I am using... I don't know the brand, but these are very easy to find on e-bay
by Justblair
14 Feb 2017, 09:57
Forum: Staff Announcements forum
Topic: The way forward
Replies: 38
Views: 50774

Re: The way forward

I am pleased that someone who looks like they can do the project justice has taken an interest. I have contributed to the Espurna Sonoff SC build, adding RGB to it. Can I make a suggestion? The Arduino code for the Espurna SC uses AT+commands to control it. It would be nice to share the code for the...
by Justblair
27 Jan 2017, 12:41
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: New Sonoff family device
Replies: 4
Views: 5569

Re: New Sonoff family device

I have got one now... Was thinking about how to get it to work with ESPEasy. I could connect it up via ser2net and then have Openhab talk directly to it as a serial device. This would probably be about the easiest way to do it. By the way these things are made for hacking... I have started on hardwa...
by Justblair
23 Jan 2017, 23:55
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Flashing ESPEasy to Sonoff S20 Smart Socket - Youtube Guide
Replies: 1
Views: 3642

Re: Flashing ESPEasy to Sonoff S20 Smart Socket - Youtube Guide

https://youtu.be/Kp4KJVbOWd0

I have added another video where i go through my working settings for a Sonoff S20 Smart socket (in an Openhab2 system)
by Justblair
12 Jan 2017, 11:54
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: which esp8266 module to buy?
Replies: 5
Views: 6181

Re: which esp8266 module to buy?

If you are looking to switch lights or appliances, I would recommend the itead sonoff range of devices. They are inexpensive, easy to program and self contained (including being powered from AC) They also come in a number of formats: modules, smart sockets, light switches, bare pcb, full cooling fan...
by Justblair
12 Jan 2017, 11:48
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff - hardware button
Replies: 9
Views: 14589

Re: Sonoff - hardware button

I am not sure what you are asking. on lightSwitch#Switch do if [lightState#Switch]=0 gpio,12,1 Publish /backroomFloorLamp/gpio/12,1 else gpio,12,0 Publish /backroomFloorLamp/gpio/12,0 endif endon This code listens for the button to be pressed. when it is pressed it checks the relay of the desklamp (...
by Justblair
11 Jan 2017, 09:41
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff - hardware button
Replies: 9
Views: 14589

Re: Sonoff - hardware button

I made a mistake there. The physical switch is on gpio-0. I have an external switch attached to gpio 14 (the 5th pin on the sonoffs header) I will correct the post for future visitors.
by Justblair
11 Jan 2017, 09:24
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff - hardware button
Replies: 9
Views: 14589

Re: Sonoff - hardware button

This might help http://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php/Tutorial_Rules I have this as my setup... I actually have two switched set up in devices. One lightSwitch which has a pull up activated and is push button active low. This is attached to gpio 0 and is the push button on the Sonoff The Secon...
by Justblair
10 Jan 2017, 23:44
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Flashing ESPEasy to Sonoff S20 Smart Socket - Youtube Guide
Replies: 1
Views: 3642

Flashing ESPEasy to Sonoff S20 Smart Socket - Youtube Guide

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbaMF6z ... irThompson

This is a great piece of hardware for smart home applications. So easy to flash! Itead really go out their way to make the device hackable.
by Justblair
10 Jan 2017, 23:41
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Sonoff - hardware button
Replies: 9
Views: 14589

Re: Sonoff - hardware button

To get it to respond to button presses you need to set up a switch in the devices section. The create a rule that changes gpio when a switch is detected.
by Justblair
06 Jan 2017, 09:40
Forum: RFlink: General Discussions
Topic: RSSI info / provide signal strength
Replies: 26
Views: 29781

Re: RSSI info / provide signal strength

I have tried to find the RSSI. The datasheet does not really make it clear as to how you enable the "optional" RSSI I tried opening the metal case up and connecting to one of the pins (I believe it is an analog signal). But I grew frustrated when I could not get any really sensible reading...
by Justblair
05 Jan 2017, 17:28
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: Problem reflashing SONOFF with ESP Easy
Replies: 1
Views: 2515

Re: Problem reflashing SONOFF with ESP Easy

Flash size should be 1024
by Justblair
05 Jan 2017, 17:27
Forum: Staff Announcements forum
Topic: ESP Easy development status
Replies: 143
Views: 233953

Re: ESP Easy development status

That is a great shame. This is a fantastic project, thank you very much for your contribution.
by Justblair
22 Nov 2016, 13:46
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send
Replies: 6
Views: 6332

Re: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send

Yes...

10;ANSLUTA;36ba;0;SET_LEVEL=8

10;ANSLUTA;36ba;0;ON


10;ANSLUTA;36ba;0;OFF
by Justblair
17 Nov 2016, 00:37
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: RFLink connected to Rasp GPIO instead of USB!!
Replies: 17
Views: 20583

Re: RFLink connected to Rasp GPIO instead of USB!!

You mean home automation project?

I use openhab and am pretty confident that you can talk to ttyAMA0 using the serial binding.. I dont know how the other home auto softwares work. but it seems likely they can too.
by Justblair
17 Nov 2016, 00:34
Forum: RFLink: Unsupported devices
Topic: More Sockets!
Replies: 5
Views: 5312

Re: More Sockets!

Ah sorry, I dont know. I use openhab for my own system...

You could however try just using the serial terminal that you downloaded with the rflink firmware. It will let you hand type commands from your pc.
by Justblair
16 Nov 2016, 18:03
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: RFLink connected to Rasp GPIO instead of USB!!
Replies: 17
Views: 20583

Re: RFLink connected to Rasp GPIO instead of USB!!

The tx/rx pins on raspi are a hardware serial port. You can talk to it directly on ttyAMA0 if I remember correctly. I don't think you need special software.
by Justblair
16 Nov 2016, 10:49
Forum: RFLink: Unsupported devices
Topic: More Sockets!
Replies: 5
Views: 5312

Re: More Sockets!

The remotes look identical to the Digoo RC-13 that I posted a while back. http://www.letscontrolit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1831 Timings are very close too. The team are working on it, the remote is EV1527 based, it's pulse width is set by a resistor (see the thread above). You could modif...
by Justblair
14 Nov 2016, 17:59
Forum: ESP Easy: Hardware
Topic: UK power socket with HF-W02 module
Replies: 13
Views: 11477

Re: UK power socket with HF-W02 module

Hi Thanks for sharing this, definitely made it easier for me to get started on these. :) I've found a slightly easier way to flip the bit, the configuration table is generated from this file: ../packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/2.3.0/cores/esp8266/core_esp8266_phy.c This file defines an array of c...
by Justblair
10 Nov 2016, 12:29
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send
Replies: 6
Views: 6332

Re: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send

I sent this as an email, but it might be helpful to other users to duplicate it in the forums... Switching debug on I get this. Receiving….. 20;43;Ansluta DEBUG;Bytes=06;5501d3d202aa; 20;44;ANSLUTA;ID=d3d2;SWITCH=0;CMD=SET_LEVEL=8; 20;45;Ansluta DEBUG;Bytes=06;5501d3d202aa; 20;46;ANSLUTA;ID=d3d2;SWI...
by Justblair
08 Nov 2016, 00:10
Forum: RFLink: Hardware Related discussions
Topic: Ansluta - I can recieve but not send
Replies: 6
Views: 6332

Ansluta - I can recieve but not send

Just got a cc2500 and wired it up. I am able to receive commands from the ansluta remote control, but when I send... 10;ANSLUTA;ID=d3d2;SWITCH=0;CMD=OFF I get no response. I have the cc2500 wired through a two way level converter and powered by the 3.3v pin on the Arduino mega. I tried adding a 10uf...
by Justblair
29 Oct 2016, 18:16
Forum: RFLink: Unsupported devices
Topic: Solved: Digoo RC-13 Smart RF Cotroller - Now Working Using RFFind
Replies: 21
Views: 19268

Re: Digoo RC-13 Smart RF Cotroller

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h219/justblair/DIGOO/20161029_165821.jpg I know you are a busy team and I am super excited about the new features that you have added recently.. (Got a CC2500 on order). But I grew impatient and decided to modify the remote controls. If anyone else is looking to us...