What is PyKiln?

PyKiln is an open source web based kiln controller written in Micropython that runs on an ESP32.

This project is not complete just yet, but feedback and contributors are welcome.

Quick Setup

Follow this video on how to set up your PyKiln (This isn't finished yet, but it will eventually live here)

Screenshots

Getting Started

Install Micropython + PyKiln on an ESP32

Installing Development Tools

Libraries Used

We stand on the shoulders of giants. I used many libraries to piece together this project. Here are the high level ones, I'm sure there are more that I haven't listed.

• Vue
• Vue Draggable
• Chartjs
• Axios
• Bootstrap 4
• jQuery
• Popper
• Google Material Design Icons
• Roboto - Christian Robertson
• MultithreadedSimpleHTTPServer
• Swagger UI
• MCP9600 MicroPython
• micropython-mcp230xx
• picoweb
• Cookie Consent

Inspiration

This project was written from scratch, three times now actually, it used to run on a Raspberry Pi, but is being ported over to run on a ESP32 running Micropython. That said I wanted to give some shout outs to some people and projects that I've referenced:

• https://github.com/jbruce12000/kiln-controller
• https://github.com/apollo-ng/picoReflow