BierBot Bricks is a combination of brewing soft- and hardware that helps you to nail your temperatures (by controlling your heating and cooling equipment), monitor your gravity during fermentation, and much more. Everything is available on a beautiful website that works perfectly on all display sizes: bricks.bierbot.com.
:information_source: The hardware for this repo (Sonoff TH16 based on an ESP8266) is end of production and harder to get. But: we've got you covered. Its official successor, the TH Origin (supporting up to 20Amps), is fully supported. The respective software and repository is located here.
If you get stuck along the way, please dont hesitate to reach out - you're not alone and we're happy to help! If you 👍 it, please consider giving this repo a star 🌟 - THANKS!
If you need more flexibility and have time to build your own RaspberryPi based solution, checkout the BierBot Bricks software for RaspberryPi.
There is a YouTube-Video that shows you how to build your Brick step-by-step. There is also a detailled howto guide including many pictures available on the official documentation.
In the following, you'll find a description that is boiled down to the most important steps.
First, we need to flash the firmware.
Second, read the disclaimer and cut a extension cable into two pieces and connect as shown in the picture (right side). ATTENTION :warning: check if the labels on YOUR PCB match the colors of the cables: L = Brown, N = Blue, E / Ground symbol = Yellow / Green. L IN must go to your plug, L OUT to your socket.
Your device is now ready to be used. 😃😤
Go to bricks.bierbot.com > "Brewery" > "Bricks" and hit "Add device". Copy the API-Key into your clipboard. Power up your BierBot Brick. Scan for the "BierBot Brick 101" WiFi and connect. Enter the credentials to your home WiFi and paste the API-key from your clipboard. Hit "Save".
DONE. The BierBot Brick should show up in your dashboard.
For general questions please use Github Discussions.
If you think you found a bug or want to request a feature: Submit an issue.
In any case: Thanks for participating!
The information in this section is only relevant if you want to participate in development.
pio lib install
.To decode stacktraces use python3 ./decoder.py -e ./firmware.elf ./trace.txt -s
from here.
If you get a bunch of WiFi Manager related compiling messages, unzip "./backup/2021_01_15_16_39_WiFiManager.zip" to ".pio/libdeps/sonoff_th".
:warning: DANGER OF ELECTROCUTION :warning:
If your device connects to mains electricity (AC power) there is danger of electrocution if not installed properly. If you don't know how to install it, please call an electrician (Beware: certain countries prohibit installation without a licensed electrician present). Remember: SAFETY FIRST. It is not worth the risk to yourself, your family and your home if you don't know exactly what you are doing. Never tinker or try to flash a device using the serial programming interface while it is connected to MAINS ELECTRICITY (AC power).
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