getting-started-ESP8266.md

Getting Started with an ESP8266

Wire Connections

    +-----------+          +-----------+
    |  ESP8266  |--colour--| nRF24L01+ |
    |           |          |           |
    |       GND |---black--|[GND]      |
    |     +3.3V |----red---| VCC       |
    |        D4 |---grey---| CE        |
    |        D8 |--purple--| CSN       |
    |        D5 |---blue---| SCK       |
    |        D7 |---green--| MOSI      |
    |        D6 |---brown--| MISO      |
    |        D3 |--yellow--| IRQ       |
    +-----------+          +-----------+

Fritzing diagrams & schematics

• AhoyMiles_bb.png
• AhoyMiles_schem.png
• AhoyMiles.fzz

Libraries to be installed in Arduino IDE:

• RF24
• TimeLib

Verify & Compile

• Connect to WiFi Network ESP AHOY
• Use password esp_8266
• Connect to Network settings

Setup

• WiFi
  • Enter SSID mynetwork
  • Enter Password mypassword
• Device Host Name
  • Enter Device Name esp-ahoy
• General
  • Hoymiles Address (e.g. 114173123456)
  • Choose inverter type
  • Set individual inverter name
  • Reboot device after successful save Save