diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 871a732..ab1462c 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -3,6 +3,8 @@ 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. +** I ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILTY FOR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK ** + Features: - Low cost (around 20$ in total). - Adds WiFi capability to your Pylontech US2000B battery. @@ -18,3 +20,16 @@ Parts needed: - Capacitors C1: 10uF, C2: 0.1uF (this is not strictly required, but recommended as Wemos D1 can have large current spikes). ![Schematics](Schemetics.png) + +How to get going: +- Get Wemos D1 mini +- Install arduino IDE and ESP8266 libraries as [described here](https://averagemaker.com/2018/03/wemos-d1-mini-setup.html) +- Open [PylontechMonitoring.ino](PylontechMonitoring.ino) in arduino IDE +- Specify your WiFi login and password at the top of the file (line 13-14) +- Upload project to your device +- Connect Wemos D1 mini to the MAX3232 transreceiver +- Connect transreceiver to RJ10 as descibed in the schematics (all three lines need to be connected) +- Connect RJ10 to the serial port of the Pylontech US2000 battery. If you have multiple batteries - connect to the master one. +- Connect Wemos D1 to the power via USB +- Find what IP address was assigned to your Wemos by your router and open it in the web-browser +- You should be able now to connunicate with the battery via WiFi