PCF8574 on master

[betyar]

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Previously when I used the forked version (6.6) everything worked "out of the box". When I read that the fork was merged with the master I flashed my ESP-01 with version 6.7.1. The PC8574 is found when running i2cscan, but unlike the original fork a separate config page doesn't appear. The Tasmota wiki also doesn't indicate which bin version needs to be flashed (sonoff.bin? sonoff-sensors.bin?). I know that with the MCP230xx GPIO Expander a Sensor29 command has to be used for configuration. Is something similar used on the master or should there be the config page that was on the fork? In other words, can the PC8574 be used with the master or should I go back to using the fork?

[stefanbode]

you can use the MASTER TASMOTA. Anyhow you need to enable the driver in your user_config_override and compile it on your own. There is no precompiled version

[betyar]

Thanks. I will stick with the forked version for now because I would like to keep up to date with the latest developments. It would be great when the input issue is resolved. I am also interested in your work on shutters and blinds, so by continuing to use the fork I have a reason to check back frequently. :)

Best regards and keep up the good work!