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Last Updated by c2nah777 on 07-08-2023 at 09:15 AM
These were a lifesaver when I had Xfinity and their useless tech support couldn't figure out why they were dropping signal on my modem.
You need to compile your own build of Tasmota to enable the PING command, but I had it so it would ping Google every 5 minutes to determine whether I had internet or not. If it was down, it would cycle the outlet the modem was connected to.
The scripting language in Tasmota is robust enough that I was able to have it add time between flipping the power if it had consecutive unsuccessful ping/flip sequences, thus putting less strain on the relay.
The only downside (possible upside if you like auditory queues) is that the relays are pretty loud. They definitely won't work well in any quiet setting.
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These were a lifesaver when I had Xfinity and their useless tech support couldn't figure out why they were dropping signal on my modem.
You need to compile your own build of Tasmota to enable the PING command, but I had it so it would ping Google every 5 minutes to determine whether I had internet or not. If it was down, it would cycle the outlet the modem was connected to.
The scripting language in Tasmota is robust enough that I was able to have it add time between flipping the power if it had consecutive unsuccessful ping/flip sequences, thus putting less strain on the relay.
The only downside (possible upside if you like auditory queues) is that the relays are pretty loud. They definitely won't work well in any quiet setting.
These are pretty nice. I have 2 running ESPHome so they are completely under my control. Since I have an older house I can always use a couple more outlets, too.
Edit: $9.50 for two December 2021
Do you mind sharing your YAML file for this? And did you have to open it to reflash or could you do it OTA?
Do you mind sharing your YAML file for this? And did you have to open it to reflash or could you do it OTA?
Thanks
Not really in a good place to pull and share. But I figured it out using the Tasmota template (which if you are using HA you might just want to go this route?). https://templates.blakadder.com/kmc_4.html
Pretty sure I flashed mine OTA with a Pi zero w. It was a while ago.
Reading the comments and the review on Amazon, I'm not sure on this - but thank you - this could be a good automation tool! Just wish every one of these Smart apps used the same application!
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You need to compile your own build of Tasmota to enable the PING command, but I had it so it would ping Google every 5 minutes to determine whether I had internet or not. If it was down, it would cycle the outlet the modem was connected to.
The scripting language in Tasmota is robust enough that I was able to have it add time between flipping the power if it had consecutive unsuccessful ping/flip sequences, thus putting less strain on the relay.
The only downside (possible upside if you like auditory queues) is that the relays are pretty loud. They definitely won't work well in any quiet setting.
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It has three separate relays, all with individual power monitoring.
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You need to compile your own build of Tasmota to enable the PING command, but I had it so it would ping Google every 5 minutes to determine whether I had internet or not. If it was down, it would cycle the outlet the modem was connected to.
The scripting language in Tasmota is robust enough that I was able to have it add time between flipping the power if it had consecutive unsuccessful ping/flip sequences, thus putting less strain on the relay.
The only downside (possible upside if you like auditory queues) is that the relays are pretty loud. They definitely won't work well in any quiet setting.
Edit: $9.50 for two December 2021
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Thanks
I used a Raspberry Pi to serve up the binary.
I used a Raspberry Pi to serve up the binary.
Hopefully these still work with tuya-convert
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Pretty sure I flashed mine OTA with a Pi zero w. It was a while ago.
It has three separate relays, all with individual power monitoring.
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