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Finding a cost effective Tuya water timer that can be converted, has been a bit of a hit and miss.
Earlier this year I found this Water Timer. Price was about $60 AUD from AliExpress. The Timer itself uses the TYWE1S module and consists of a single button and relay to control the valve.
Manufacture: Benexmart
Model: FJSJKZQ-TY-W-XV-JS (PCB Markings)
I have been running the timer via the regular Tuya integration with Home Assistant, but had the odd event when it failed to turn off.
The original vendor listing isn't active, but I found these links.
TuyaSmart Life Store
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001244982369.html
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001363870790.html
esphome:
name: watervalve
friendly_name: WaterValve
esp8266:
board: esp01_1m
# Enable logging
logger:
# Enable Home Assistant API
api:
encryption:
key: "<snip>"
ota:
password: "<snip>"
wifi:
ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
password: !secret wifi_password
domain: .ha
# Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
ap:
ssid: "Watervalve Fallback Hotspot"
password: "<snip>"
captive_portal:
web_server:
port: 80
auth:
username: !secret web_server_admin_user
password: !secret web_server_password
script:
- id: valve_failsafe
mode: restart # Solenoid will be kept on for another 60 minutes since
# the latest time the script is executed
then:
- logger.log: "FAILSAFE set for 60 minutes"
#- delay: 1 min
- delay: 60 min
- logger.log: "FAILSAFE TRIGGERED!!! Turning off valve"
- switch.turn_off: water_valve
time:
- platform: homeassistant
id: homeassistant_time
on_time_sync:
then:
- logger.log: "Synchronized system clock"
switch:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO14
name: water_valve
id: water_valve
#restore_mode: always off # default when power is turned on
icon: mdi:pipe-valve
# synchronise the LED with the relay
on_turn_on:
then:
- logger.log: "Water Valve On"
- output.turn_on: valve_led
- script.execute: valve_failsafe # Set timer for 60 minutes
on_turn_off:
then:
- logger.log: "Water Valve Off"
- output.turn_off: valve_led
- script.stop: valve_failsafe # Cancel Set timer for 60 minutes
- platform: restart
id: restart_controller
binary_sensor:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO4
name: Button
id: button
device_class: window
# when button is pressed, toggle the switch on/off
on_press:
then:
- switch.toggle: water_valve
- platform: status
name: Controller status
- platform: homeassistant
name: "Irrigation - Rear garden"
entity_id: calendar.irrigation_water_valve
on_press:
then:
- switch.turn_on: water_valve
on_release:
then:
- switch.turn_off: water_valve
output:
- platform: gpio
id: valve_led
pin: GPIO12
#restore_mode: always off # default when power is turned on
sensor:
- platform: wifi_signal
name: Garden Controller WiFi Signal
update_interval: 10s
- platform: uptime
name: Garden Controller Uptime
This range of plugs can be sourced from Kmart or BigW for about $25-$30 AUD.
Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Power Plug with Energy Monitoring (I002931) Kmart $25 Mirabella
Mirabella Genio Wi-Fi Double Power Plug with USB Ports (I002932) Kmart $29 Mirabella
My favourite is the iSesamo from mymagmat.com, but you can find similar on ebay for half the price.
Only method available is serial. The TYWE2S IO can be accessed after unscrewing the PCB and separating the backplate. There is sufficient cable length to gain access.
Please see the other blog posts for flashing process.
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The Arlec PC190HA is a cost effective smart socket that is Tasmota compatible. The socket uses the TYWE2S module based upon the ESP8266.
This socket can be purchased from Bunnings individually for $17.50 or in a 4 pack for $60.
Downside of this unit, is Arlec have introduced Tri-Groove Security screws, which is rather uncommon and does make opening this unit a little more difficult, but not impossible. More about this later.
Arlec like many other manufactures have updated the Tuya firmware. Frustratingly this means the OTA update method via Tuya-Convert is no longer an option. Efforts are still ongoing to fix this, but there is no ETA.
The alternative is to flash via serial using a USB to TTL Serial Converter and Tasmotizer (Windows).
To get access the TYWES2 requires opening the socket. At this point I remind readers;
With that out of the way opening the PC190HA will require a Tri-Groove screwdriver or similar.
The PC190HA uses the common TYWE2S module and is relatively easy to get access to the serial port pads. The rear cover will need to be removed to expose the IO0 pad on the TYWE2S. Remove the single Philips screw in the centre of the PCB.
Solder on jumper wires.
To successfully flash the TYWE2S the USB TTL converter needs to be connected supplying 3.3v. Also IO0 needs to be pulled to ground, at initial power on only.The approach I used was to split off an additional ground wire and hold it on the IO0 pad, while connecting the USB TTL converter.
Open Tasmotizer, Select the USB port.
If flashing was successful, unsolder the jumper wires and reassemble. I opted to keep the Tri-Groove screws, but you can replace with similar Philips head screws if needed.
By Default Tasmota will present as an AP. My preferred option is to use a phone to connect and configure the WiFi. Once it is connected to your WiFi use Fing (Android app) to locate the device IP and connect to the web interface at http://192.168.4.1
We are setting up Google Vault for our organization. Using me as an example, say my wife, who not a part of our organization but who has a personal Google account, shares a Google Doc for a household grocery list with me at my work address. Are you saying that that document would be then searchable by Vault administrators, since it was shared to my work account? [link]