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Adding esp8266 ethernet card to advanced series charger

Walter Starks

started a topic almost 2 years ago

I’m considering purchasing an advanced series charger but concerned that wifi will be hit or miss in my driveway where the charging station will be installed. I see that the EU Store has an esp8266 ethernet/wifi card accessory which doesn’t appear to be available through the US store where I’m located. Wondering if this is a drop-in replacement for the wifi card installed in the US version of the charging station? Or perhaps would require re-flashing? Or perhaps there is another (better) alternative to add ethernet?

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Walter Starks

said almost 2 years ago

Sorry, not esp8266, but rather esp32.

OpenEVSE Support

said almost 2 years ago

The guys in the EU are usiing this board. THe firmware is automaticly compiled on our Github releases page.

https://www.olimex.com/Products/IoT/ESP32/ESP32-GATEWAY/open-source-hardware

You will need a 12v to 5v supply such as the UBEC to power the board.

https://www.adafruit.com/product/1385

OpenEVSE is planning to release a Ethernet/WiFI board in the near future.

Walter Starks

said almost 2 years ago

That’s great. I’m looking at a 6 month wait for the EV.☹️ Hopefully by the time I get it the ethernet/wifi board will be available. At least I know I need to install a cable with the power for the charging station.

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