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If you follow this Dimmer setup tutorial you will find also a simple way to save and restore your Dimming values: - Part 1: ESPEasy Firmware setup - Part 2: Domoticz configuration ( RaspberryPi version ) . For Windows Domoticz installation look HERE . Basically you need to have a declared variable i...

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Well, that might be true or not. But if that is really tested, why didn't the manufacturer notice, that the used relays are not designed for european mains voltage? Take a near look ath the relays: 125V~ maximum! I would not use that module for home automation switching mains voltage. If something ...

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My Sonoffs have arrived and so I was able to create the final version of my solution. It involves Sonoff Basic programmed with EasyESP with GPIO-14 used to control the dimmer. It is attached to the ceiling lamp from IKEA http://www.ikea.com/pl/pl/catalog/products/00304493/ . Actually I have (on req...

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I'm new to Esp Easy is it possible to control 4 channel relay board with esp8266 esp(12F) control it with MQTT and add 4 physical buttons to control this relays.? I see no reason why it would not be possible to drive 4 relays and read 4 buttons, of course depending on your Relays Driver design, etc...

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The idea behind this project was to design a safe, compact, all-in-one Universal WIFI MAINS (EU/US) compatible 8x High Power Relays board that can be easily used for industrial or home automation projects and experiments, fully compatible with Arduino, ARM, ESP8266, ESP32, PIC, RaspberryPI, etc. As ...

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OK, so Witty module is behaving really, really strange. Measured difference between VCNT and GND is changing, but the range is unbelievable: for GPIO-16: 2,35V-5,24V for GPIO-14: 1,93V-5,24V for GPIO-5: 1,95V-5,24V Even I have measured the voltage between VCC and GND and confirmed, this is 5,24V in...

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Was looking on the Witty schematic and looks to have some extra stuff on some GPIO's. You can see the assignment of pins here and D0 (GPIO-16) should not be used for anything: http://www.schatenseite.de/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/160422_witty_cloud_01-1.jpg Will test and let you know. Will also try...

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I am absolutely not suggesting, there is anything wrong with your product. I have decided to go Forum route, as my issues might help someone in the future. I like the dimmer very much and I am sure, your suggestions will help me overcome the issues and have fully working solution. Will let you know...

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Than you. Will check tonight and also with another board. What I meant about the video, it shows that dimming works, only not as much as I expected. But maybe because of something unexpected, that is why I asked for advice. I can also try this separate I2C driver, if that is better than standalone ...

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mkotek wrote:Have you seen my video?

Yes, but cannot see to much from it, as wiring, etc. A bad wiring for example can happed to anybody. Try another GPIO where PWM is possible on that Witty board and check/measure your PWM output signal please.

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Witty is a standard Esp8266 on a small breadboard. I have connected VCC, GND and GPIO-16 to VCNT. As for firmware, I am using version R147 RC8. For intial tests use a standard lightbulb. That 100W Osram one sounds ok. Try also another GPIO, like 4 or 5. Then try to slowly change PWM output value fr...

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I have purchased and received today MPDMv4 dimmers and put one into tests. All seem to be working fine, but there is one problem - dimming levels are not comparable with demo on YouTube. You can see the clip showing dimming adjustment from 100% to 50%, then to 5% and all the way to full and to mini...

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Looks nice but 50$ including shipping is too expensive IMHO... First of all I want to Thank you for your feedback! "Too expensive" comparing to what? Cheap China Boards available on Ebay and sold under the "sell-and-forget-about" strategy? It's a Apples vs. Oranges comparation. ...

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Would you be so kind and specify, what exactly (which modules) do I need to purchase in order to be able to control and dim 2 channels of ordinary 230V LED lights via ESP and Domoticz? I got a bit confused by Universal Board, EVO board, dimmer board, etc. So after watching the videos again, I under...

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DeNB3rt wrote:allright thanks!
Did you already buy the Ikea LED's? What's your experience with hem?

Did not had the time to go as been busy with a lot of other stuff but it's on my list as I want to use them in a new location setup.

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Hi DeNB3rt, Nice yo heat that you have sorted out also the Windows problem related with Domoticz setup and all OK now. The used Triac is a 12A one and default MAINS FUSE value is 4A. As been designed with normal, standard size, lightbulbs in mind it's more than enough. You can go upto 100-120W even ...

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okay thanks! my MPDMV4 arrived today :) Did you have success with this board? I am keen to order a couple for my halogen downlighters. Hi David, You can find more MPDMv4 related informations on this dedicated thread: http://www.letscontrolit.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2362 Happy breadboardin...

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mm i did pay for some software.. I see only the standard webgui i think... Need some dirext http acces to th pins.. The sensor: https://www.google.nl/search?q=dht+sensor&espv=2&biw=1745&bih=864&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiP4L3pq6HRAhWTclAKHW3OBMAQsAQI...

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mmm I think ... why is there no place where someone tell me the AP adres............... Only i do have him on my network. Looks it is acthing very fast, that's ok... Pehaps a direct http link for all the relays? That is the only thing i need in Domoticz.. Or do i need to reflash with espeasy? And h...

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Do have the board @ hom.. See the wifi that's sensding Connect with it... only what is the standard ip for the setup page? First time it will start in AP mode. You need to find the related WIFI network SSID, in the format of ESP XX:XX:XX connect to that , and after you are connected OK and ended on...

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Dylantje wrote:What is the best way to use the relayboard.
Switching the Live or the N?

LIVE line all the time.

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Looks nice but 50$ including shipping is too expensive IMHO... First of all I want to Thank you for your feedback! "Too expensive" comparing to what? Cheap China Boards available on Ebay and sold under the "sell-and-forget-about" strategy? It's a Apples vs. Oranges comparation. ...

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Mmmm looks great I see some PINS on the board (flashing) Are there perhaps more PINS avaleble fit Just like a pir or dht sensor On MPRSx8 Home automation board you have: - I2C / nEXT Bus compatible connector - you can add your own extension modules - light sensors, gas, motion, etc. They are alread...

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What are the different specs?? https://www.tindie.com/products/Armtronix/node-mcu-esp8266-wifi-board-with-8-relay-for-iot/ Whit this one? It is a total different approach from MAINS PSU voltage levels to relays drivers and size. Looks like is based on a Atmega MCU. Did you manage to find a schemati...

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MMM Thanks will order on of these!!! incl a power supply on board great!! Doe you have perhaps the exact dimensions... Need to build this in a place... Hi Dylantje, Board size is 16x5cm! (half Eurocard height). Board height is 2cm. A good enclosure volume will start at 16x5x2.5cm. As a good practic...

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Looks nice but 50$ including shipping is too expensive IMHO... First of all I want to Thank you for your feedback! "Too expensive" comparing to what? Cheap China Boards available on Ebay and sold under the "sell-and-forget-about" strategy? It's a Apples vs. Oranges comparation. ...

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Have you seen this one, the MPRSx8 Home Automation Board ? Features: - Compact, standard size: 16x5 cm! (half Eurocard height) - Universal AC MAINS input (240VAC/50Hz (EU) or 110V/60Hz (US) - Safe operation design - Proper MOV and high quality ceramic FUSE MAINS input protection. - 8 x MAINS rated 1...

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Any chance to see some action? :) That lightbulb looks interesting and I think to pay a visit to IKEA next week :D Here it is sir, 5 Ikea ledare in action with the mpdmv4 board :-) https://www.youtube.com/embed/bNu2iHsQ6Xo The strange thing is, now I hear some little vibration when dimming (was not...

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Any chance to see some action? :) That lightbulb looks interesting and I think to pay a visit to IKEA next week :D :D yes yes, I know. OFF/ON is already fixed with relay. if(devicechanged[DomDevice]=='Off') then print ("OFF dimm stored value = "..uservariables['dimm']); CalcValue = 870; -...

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Nice lightbulb at a very good price. Might be a good idea to make a visit to IKEA these days :) If I get it to work, I'll make a video of the led bulb in action with the MPDMv4 :geek: Any chance to see some action? :) That lightbulb looks interesting and I think to pay a visit to IKEA next week :D

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Extracted CURL.exe and moved it in a directory already existing in PATH (aka Windows directory, shame on me :) ). haha awesome! You saved me from formatting my pc :D I was looking way to far, endless updates, extracting, installing etc... Just copy paste curl.exe in the c:\windows folder did the tr...

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Did not encountered any installation problems, it was a few minutes straight & easy process.
Extracted CURL.exe and moved it in a directory already existing in PATH (aka Windows directory, shame on me

).
Windows OS used: Windows 7 home premium/64bit updated upto current date.

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late reply, someone with the same issue on windows? Curl installed, but still nothing is moving :shock: downloaded Curl from (64bit): http://www.confusedbycode.com/curl/#downloads domoticz log: 2016-12-11 19:38:09.103 User: domoticz initiated a switch command (12/MPDMv4_Dimmer/Set Level) 2016-12-11...

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Added Part 3 - Domoticz for Windows + ESPEasy + MPDMv4 AC Dimmer Setup
You can find the updated LUA script & stuff HERE

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I've give it a try under a Windows 7 Home Premium (is the only Windows I could find around quick) and is working very well. Process was pretty straight forward: 1. Install Domoticz 2. Install CURL 3. Save LUA script in Domoticz \scripts\lua folder 4. Check that you don't have any Firewall/AV/Whateve...

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Hi Trackerj thanks for the feedback. Still no working, but I tried something different. I went to Setup > More options > Events domoticzlua.png I created a the script there with LUA. Still not working, but I can see that the 'dimm' variable is changed in the 'User variables'. Also the log is tellin...

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Haha indeed, fast shipping. Nice board Quality! Do work out of the box connected on my gpio on my nodemcu ( instead of resistor with led) Tested directly with An led bulb from Ikea 5w dimmable. Dimming level 870 maximum (above flickers). Did not get the domoticz lua working. Could it act different ...

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kroonen wrote:Does the board work with a dimmable 230v led bulb?

If it is a true dimmable LED lightbulb (designed to be dimmable) should work ok. But please be aware that most of the cheap chinese ones even if is painted on them "dimmable" has inside just a simple constant current PSU.

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Hi DeNB3rt,

You said you hope it will quick shipped, it was quick delivered

Enjoy!

Happy breadboarding,
TJ

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Part2 : Domoticz + RaspberryPI + ESP8266 nEXT EVo + ESPEasy + MPDMv4 Universal AC Dimmer Board setup I was looking for a while for a simple solution to be able to turn ON/OFF and also properly change light levels for the MPDMv4 AC dimmer board. The main encountered problem was related with the abili...

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Hi Everybody, I have released Part 1 of the ESP Easy Firmware related Series, original Article can be found here: ESP Easy Part 1: Firmware upload and simple PWM tets with MPDMv4 AC Dimmer Board Youtube Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDApd7UMsOI https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-o7mB1RoEPXM/WEKayJHC...

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It is working very well if your setup will respect some simple conditions.

I have opened a related post, so everybody that has related questions about, can keep an eye here:
viewtopic.php?f=2&t=2362

Happy breadboarding,
TJ.

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Hi Guy's Are there some of you familiar with AC dimmers and ESPeasy? I don't mean the low voltage DC led dimmer like H801, but the normal household AC voltage :) . I found a project around with phase detection mpdmw4 project, http://www.esp8266-projects.com/2016/04/mpdmv4-mains-dimmerswitch.html I ...

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Hi Everybody, This is my first post here so first of all I want to say "Hello" to everybody and also want to thank you, the guys who are working hard to develop and mantain the ESPEasy Firmware. As been the designer of the MPDMv4 Ac dimmer Board and as been repeatedly asked about running E...

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