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Lenti84 edited this page Mar 20, 2023 · 8 revisions

FAQ of VdMot Controller

General

Q: How can I get one?
A: The board is available via Tindie: https://www.tindie.com/products/lenti/vdmot_controller/ Please have a view for scope of delivery, order information and costs.

Q: Which revision of the hardware do I get when ordering via Tindie?
A: At the moment (march '23) the C3 sample is the actual hardware revision available. For details on the hardware revision please see: https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/blob/master/hardware/hardware.md or https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/blob/master/hardware/assembly_kit.md

Hardware

Q: Where can I find assembly information?
A: Please see https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/blob/master/hardware/assembly_kit.md

Software

Q: How can I initially flash the ESP32 and STM32 with software?
A: Please see https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/blob/master/assembly_kit/installation.md

Q: Is there a update function for ESP32 and STM32?
A: Yes, you can update your system completely remote by the web UI. Please see https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/blob/master/assembly_kit/installation.md

Q: Where can I find the latest software releases for ESP32 and STM32?
A: https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/tags

Q: Where can I find the latest development software for ESP32 and STM32?
A: https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/tree/developer/releases

Installation

Q: How can I use multiple valves for one/the same room?
You have two options:
A1: Set all valves of the room with the same target value via an external control system like FHEM or IOBroker.
A2: Use the internal PI controler and configure one master valve and link the other valves to this master. For details please see discussion: https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/issues/45 or https://github.com/Lenti84/VdMot_Controller/wiki/Web-UI

Q: Can I extend the cable between VdMot_Controller and VdMot_Valve? How long can this extention be?
A: This is possible. To do best use shielded cable like KNX cable (4x 0.8 mm²). A distance of 10 m was tested successfully by one user. You also can use different connectors: grafik

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