I want to start my first project with a Wemos D1 and home assistant.
Only thing is I have never worked on a project this big and would love if anyone could help out with how to do this.
My wish is as following:
I would like to configure a wemos D1 for 2 paludariums.
I want to be able to connect 4 fans to the wemos d1 that i can use pmw on.
Also would like it to be able to connect some sensors like air quality or air moist meter.
I hope any of you could help me with:
What do i need to buy for all this to work.
And are there any guides on how to install these things and how to configure them that i could manage them through my phone.
That sounds like a difficult first project. Note, it could be a lot of fun! However, please keep in mind that we are not a free design or code-writing service. We’re more than happy to help with your design or code, but we need you to make an initial attempt. Please design and write your code, then post it along with an explanation of what’s not working properly. There is a for hire section if you want to pay somebody to do it for you. I highly recommend you spend some time with your favorite search engine. I have seen many variations of your project over the past few years.
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Start by adding ESPHome to Home Assistant. From there you can program your ESP for first use. After that you can disconnect the ESP from your PC, and update the Yaml file OTA (over the air). This is all well documented, and a fairly easy process. The Yaml file basically contains ESP pin use. After that you can make automations in HA.
Leo..
Edit: This video shows you the steps to control a 4-pin fan with and ESP and HA.