that would be a third look and feel. sigh.
First-time poster, long time reader…
I managed to brick some Kogan smart plugs. My first set of Kogan plugs flashed via Tasmota to ESPhome fine 6 months ago, but since then I must have missed a step and bricked this set.
I’ve cracked one open, wired up the esp8266, and now I’m stuck.
How do I go about manually flashing the Tosmota firmware again?
These instructions look to be what I’m after, just trying to figure out the USB to serial aspect.
I’ve got an Arduino Uno R3, and a NodeMCU here, but I’m bashing my head against a wall and Google finding the right instructions to either get it in the correct mode, or prepare them to onwards flash for me via the RX-TX ports to the Kogan plug.
Considering just getting a simple UART like this one: https://core-electronics.com.au/usb-to-ttl-uart-rs232-serial-converter-module-pl2303hx-au-local-shipping.html (although I am concerned about Windows10 compatibility)…
Does anyone have one that’s cheap, will arrive timely, and they’d recommend? Or can point me in the direction of some instructions for using the Arduino or NodeMCU, if either of them would work.
Cheers
Wow. That’s some markup. They are available at less than a 10th of that cost from China.
also takes about 10 times as long to arrive 
Cheers for the link. I love aliexpress for random tech, but my last order took 6 weeks to arrive due to lack of flights. So a local even if inflated option is best.
I just grabbed one for about $12 that I’ll have for the weekend. Then, hopefully I can fix these damn plugs.
Yep I have this trouble too. Ended up putting deCONZ on a separate Pi because atleast then It wouldn’t be restarted too often. Not a perfect solution by any means. It’s a pain
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I did the same move to a raspberry pi and it has been rock solid since doing so. I fear restarts of deconz a lot less now.
Hi Dan
I have a couple of these did you ever work out if you could flash them ?
Hi, Im still looking for light panels to put through the house
I like the 3a ones, and SRLtech ones, but not overly sure on the the certificates and quality
really only leaves the DETA or Brilliant smart elite range
does anyone know if it is possible at all for deta/brilliant to get the LED ring to stay on all the time?? this is a deal breaker for me as id like it on full time
Just install as a seperate docker container, works perfectly and independent of HA
Hi - I also have a Paradox Alarm and have it fully integrated with HA using pai
These guys are updating the project daily and are very responsive. I purchased the IP150 module to communicate with the panel but some due it directly with serial. I use the PIR from the alarm in my node red flows and to be honest it runs seamlessly.
Sadly this is not possible as the relays are physically wired with the LEDs.
I picked up a Arlec PC399HA https://www.bunnings.com.au/arlec-smart-plug-in-socket-with-energy-meter-and-grid-connect_p0135442
I did not realized, tuya_convert does not work on it. So I need to manually flash it. I can’t open it.
Anyone know this screw:
I’ve broken a two prong bit, but can’t find a three prong bit in my tools.
I bought this at JayCar to open an Arlec Grid Connect Twin Plug. But that screw was more of a triangle.
The set looks like it has 3 different Tri Prong bits as well in there.
https://www.jaycar.com.au/gaming-console-tool-kit/p/TD2109
Unfortunaely it was almost as expensive as the plug (~$25).
They just appear to be different sizes triangles, not 3 pins.
that might make it easier to follow
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So I’m starting to see people talking about zigbee networks
What devices are people using ?
Not an unreasonable thought actually. I run hassio as a VM in unraid and I’ve just seen that deconz has just been added to the community applications. Might fix a couple of suspected sd card failings and be the best solution now that I’m no longer tinkering with the physical PC.