https://github.com/vitotai/BrewPiLess/blob/master/bins/BrewPiLess.v4.0r1.thorrax.newui.4m2m.binWhat would be the process for using a Brewpi PCB with the brewpiless software? Would it be just changing the pins in the code?
I see there are a couple of PCB's specific to this project, would it be better to just grab one of those to make it easier?
I am in the same boat as @iduncant above where my father in law might like the brewpiless and after my brewpi build I have heaps of leftover parts. Plus having it post straight to brewfather is all I really need so I can assess the two together and see which one would work best for me.
@iduncant where are you posting you info to, that graph / interface looks great!
Hi there @Taps , my experience is that there is a series of pins that are pre defined in the software. You can find them in the documentation or under the src folder open the config.h header and scroll down. You'll see there that the different pins are listed. There's a couple of different configurations based on your board target. Just make sure you're looking at the esp32 or 8266 depending on your board.What would be the process for using a Brewpi PCB with the brewpiless software? Would it be just changing the pins in the code?
I see there are a couple of PCB's specific to this project, would it be better to just grab one of those to make it easier?
I am in the same boat as @iduncant above where my father in law might like the brewpiless and after my brewpi build I have heaps of leftover parts. Plus having it post straight to brewfather is all I really need so I can assess the two together and see which one would work best for me.
@iduncant where are you posting you info to, that graph / interface looks great!
Just a note to @iduncant's answer, this is the newui version of BPL. There is also a classic which is less "sexy"... (or is that removed in v 4? I haven't checked v4, yet...)In terms of the interface, that's the interface that's provided with the software when you go to view your BPL on a web browser! I'm not currently posting the data points anywhere just saving logging it right on the esp. But I have been eyeing up writing a simple API with flask to put the data into a postgres database for review later.
You don't need to use the flasher. You can use Visual Studio Code with the PlatformIO addon to do the flashing.ok so i was doing some reading on the github and from what I can tell I need to use the NodeMCU flasher to almost preprepare the board before going into platformIO and flashing the board? So just use the bin file that Bigdaddyale posted and then flash the brewpiless git?
Other than that im not sure how to actually configure anything in config.h?
I wish I had the ability to work with PlatformIO. I have it installed but the learning curve is a little to steep for me. that being said I just cleaned and flashed an 8266 and got BPL running in less than a half-hour-I feel it's worth noting that if you flash a pre-compiled binary instead of building yourself, you cannot modify the pin assignment. But you mentioned thorak's board so you shouldn't have an issue.
PlatformIO let's you build from source and flash the board right inside visual studio code. You can modify the code and flash over again. You will need to use this to modify config.h and then flash it to your board. (Or some other way to build)
If you use nodemcu flasher, you'll provide a binary that is pre-compiled. So you won't be able to change the config file.
Depends on if the thorak board file works for you. Since it's simpler if you haven't done it before, I'd say go for flashing the binary before getting platform.io set up. Just my 2¢
Such great knowledge in this forum!
Have you had any luck with it?Hey thanks so much for the last few replies. Sorry, its probably really painful dealing with someone who has no previous coding/electronics experience but your more detailed guidance really helped. I was trying to do my due diligence with finding my answers myself but couldn't get anywhere. Ill give it a crack and get back to you! thanks again
Thought I would check in. How is it going @Taps ?Haven't had a chance yet. I got it working with brewpi and just finished brewing so about to take it in its maiden voyage. Fingers crossed
Will hopefully get around to it once this beers finished!
Too many holes in the front. Are those for the RPI USB ?
Power in, and two power out (heat and cool.) IIRC, that case also has room for a 5VDC power supply.Too many holes in the front. Are those for the RPI USB ?
That would work. Is there a picture of it fully populated?Power in, and two power out (heat and cool.) IIRC, that case also has room for a 5VDC power supply.
So, uh ... why not REMOVE it?Oh man, don't use that case.
Thanks, Would you happen to have a picture of it fully loaded and rockin and rolling?Oh man, don't use that case. The panel mount jacks are super unsafe - they pull out of the front way too easily. Use this one: ESP8266 BrewPi Box - US Outlet by Thorrak
What program did you use to design it? I want to try and put text over the "hot" and "cold" side of the outlet.Thanks, Would you happen to have a picture of it fully loaded and rockin and rolling?
So, uh ... why not REMOVE it?
What program did you use to design it? I want to try and put text over the "hot" and "cold" side of the outlet.
Thanks, Would you happen to have a picture of it fully loaded and rockin and rolling?
One VERY important thing: Always use a fan in the fridge. Stagnant air is the enemy. I use one of these in my kegerators/fermentation chambers. They are on the loud side if the kegerator is in a living space, but fine in the garage. I do not turn them on/off with the heating or cooling, that's not important and actually, if you consider the effects of stagnation, it's important to have air moving all the time - not just when the fridge is running.
Plus - I'm not are of an ESP32 that has an external antenna, like this D1 Mini Pro has.
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