danimal4326, that FCC document has an incorrect pinout and as I showed by actually reflashing one of them, all you have to do is short GPIO0 to ground to do that. See my post at the top of page 2.
Therefore I must conclude that the outlet has memory and a clock. The timer settings were stored and activated properly even thought the WiFi was not available.
It is more sophisticated than I suspected.
I have discovered something about the app itself. It looks like it has maybe some kind of DB in it (sqllite?) that stores the list of ZIP codes/time zones, timers and ect? So my best guess is that it calls out to the app every so often on one port to check the time and if any changes in timer states and the like...
If you lucky and can find it Sears have INSTEON starterkit with hub (Ethernet/wifi) and two dimmable outlets for $48
I got the Assurance kit for $89 ($69 after free SYW surprise points) that's is even a better value.
And anyone with a company name can sign up to create INSTEON hardware, it uses general 915mhz fsk radio system (optional house wiring as backup transmission)
For those looking to open up the Wi-Fi switch and re-purpose it, then this ITEAD Studio device may be of interest. $4.85 during their Happy Chinese Monkey Year sale. Of particular interest is that the website has dimensional drawings and a link to the schematic.
I noticed a couple of difference:
1- No reset button (there is a placeholder for the button, but no button )
2- the one from walmart can monitor energy consumption. so U2 is populated (the numbers are erased from the chip, so I could not find what chip they were using
Does anyone know how to get the power consumption data from the board ( or esp8266) ?
Also, I could not figure out what pin is used for the wifi led. ( tried gpio1 - 12) and no luck. does anyone know how to control the wifi led?
cheers,
/N
Of note, Home Depot now has the Eco Plugs CT-065W on clearance for $7.44. I picked up 4 at my local HD in Durham, NC and other stores in the Triangle region show stock levels from 2 to 18. It also shows as available for shipping.
Thanks for your work on re-flashing an EcoPlug. After I bought some WorkChoice WiFI Outlets from Walmart recently, I experienced difficulties with re-programming the currently available ECOPlug version of ESP8266. I had trouble making the wiring connections & with getting an upload to work. The current version is constructed differently from what is previously pictured & seems to enter flash mode somewhat differently. From my experience, successful uploading needs one more connection on the ECOPlug's ESP8266 board. Adding a large capacitor can help. I also worked out a programming jig to avoid the difficult soldering to the board's pads & to avoid cramming wires into a crowded case. See this thread for documentation > http://homeautomation.proboards.com/thread/255/solved-flashing-lastest-esp8266-ecoplug
I've been seeing lots of Amazon pop up ads the last few days for these wifi outlets, 4 for $30. A decent deal, but what can you really control with them besides lamps? Ad says 10A rating, mentions electric hot water heater and AC. I have neither. And why do I want to remotely turn off my hot water heater, exactly?
I've been seeing lots of Amazon pop up ads the last few days for these wifi outlets, 4 for $30. A decent deal, but what can you really control with them besides lamps? Ad says 10A rating, mentions electric hot water heater and AC. I have neither. And why do I want to remotely turn off my hot water heater, exactly?
Might be useful for a vacation property that you shut down for part of a year, or a workshop where turning on one piece of equipment automatically turns on others (ie turn on table saw or router or.... and the dust collector comes on). Of course that needs sensors, power switches, and a control system. That's where the Propeller comes in ;-)
I've been seeing lots of Amazon pop up ads the last few days for these wifi outlets, 4 for $30. A decent deal, but what can you really control with them besides lamps? Ad says 10A rating, mentions electric hot water heater and AC. I have neither. And why do I want to remotely turn off my hot water heater, exactly?
Ooooops... I believe that calculates to $0.85 per year.
Cheers
Peter (pjv)
I concur, Doctor. What a difference a DP makes!
I've been using a 32" TV for a monitor lately. The $5.25 energy guide "annual energy cost" makes me chuckle. So low it's negligible. Let's see.. my choices are a burger... or TV all year long.
READ!? Then I wouldn't be able to screw up simple calculations
Hello!
Yes. That article contains meaningful examples, besides the usual stupid comments. Remember this is the same blog who attempted to understand the BASIC Stamp, and became too much for them. It took three from here to sort things out, including me.
So... ULLF!.. (Sorry one of my other cats got involved here,) did you read it?
I did read it. I was hoping for a part number for the relay inside and a video of magic smoke being released. I can handle that part on my own. Unfortunately I have little time to break stuff these days.
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The manual includes pinout, and how to enter UART download mode/ flash boot mode.
I have discovered something about the app itself. It looks like it has maybe some kind of DB in it (sqllite?) that stores the list of ZIP codes/time zones, timers and ect? So my best guess is that it calls out to the app every so often on one port to check the time and if any changes in timer states and the like...
I got the Assurance kit for $89 ($69 after free SYW surprise points) that's is even a better value.
And anyone with a company name can sign up to create INSTEON hardware, it uses general 915mhz fsk radio system (optional house wiring as backup transmission)
I got 5 of these from http://www.walmart.com/ip/Generic-CT-065W-WorkChoice-1-Ol-Wi-Fi-Indoor-Switch-White/46721978.
Following instruction from here and http://imgur.com/a/yTNaB, I was able to flash it with nodemcu firmware
I noticed a couple of difference:
1- No reset button (there is a placeholder for the button, but no button )
2- the one from walmart can monitor energy consumption. so U2 is populated (the numbers are erased from the chip, so I could not find what chip they were using
Does anyone know how to get the power consumption data from the board ( or esp8266) ?
Also, I could not figure out what pin is used for the wifi led. ( tried gpio1 - 12) and no luck. does anyone know how to control the wifi led?
cheers,
/N
http://www.homedepot.com/p/15-Amp-Wi-Fi-Adapter-Single-Outlet-White-CT-065W/206948864
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B3Q352Y/ref=asc_df_B07B3Q352Y5492181
Might be useful for a vacation property that you shut down for part of a year, or a workshop where turning on one piece of equipment automatically turns on others (ie turn on table saw or router or.... and the dust collector comes on). Of course that needs sensors, power switches, and a control system. That's where the Propeller comes in ;-)
You talked me into it. WiFi outlet stress testing time!
That's around $8/yr per outlet.
Cheers
Peter (pjv)
I concur, Doctor. What a difference a DP makes!
I've been using a 32" TV for a monitor lately. The $5.25 energy guide "annual energy cost" makes me chuckle. So low it's negligible. Let's see.. my choices are a burger... or TV all year long.
YOWL!
Sorry that was one of my other cats typing on the keyboard.
Did anyone bother to visit Hack A Day concerning the WiFi enabled outlet issues?
Here: https://hackaday.com/2018/05/29/smart-plugs-dont-save-you-energy-but-dont-consume-much-either/
It's all in there.
Hello!
Yes. That article contains meaningful examples, besides the usual stupid comments. Remember this is the same blog who attempted to understand the BASIC Stamp, and became too much for them. It took three from here to sort things out, including me.
So... ULLF!.. (Sorry one of my other cats got involved here,) did you read it?