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+# Pylontech Battery Monitoring via WiFi
+
+This project allows you to control and monitor Pylontech US2000B batteries via console port over WiFi.
+It it's a great starting point to integrate battery with your home automation.
+
+Features:
+- Low cost (around 20$ in total).
+- Adds WiFi capability to your Pylontech US2000B battery.
+- Device exposes web interface that allows to:
+    * send console commands and read response over WiFi (no PC needed)
+    * battery information can be retrevied also in JSON format for easy parsing
+- Easy to modify code using Arduino IDE and flash new firmware over WiFi (no need to disconnect from the battery).