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The only thing set up was the raspberry pi having an OS installed. Had never used HA or ESPHome before. I was shocked how easy it was if you're comfortable with
by DeRock 5y ago
The only thing set up was the raspberry pi having an OS installed. Had never used HA or ESPHome before. I was shocked how easy it was if you're comfortable with a terminal. I'd never even used docker before.
My steps were:
1. Install docker
2. Install/run HA through docker
3. Install/run ESPHome through docker (there's a config wizard)
4. Edit the ESPHome .yaml from (3) to my preferences
5. Connect 4 wires from the ESP32 to the air quality sensor
6. Plug ESP32 USB to RPi
7. Run docker esphome on the above yaml. This compiles, flashes, and boots your ESP32, auto-connecting to your network
8. Add the ESP air quality sensor to HA through the web GUI
- jve 5y agoThat's (almost) exactly what I did and without prior docker experience. I must admin it was less hassle with docker, but still docs for particular containers had to be read to understand configuration options. + setting up for external access, letsencrypt and tying that everything within docker-compose. I didn't manage to do it in 20minutes, but more like full working day maybe? Anyway, HA is recommended. Haven't tried ESPHome, but Tasmota is an alternative that also does the job, if you someone ever wants to research the options.