@KinDR hi
Just getting round to implement this. I’ve noticed you need custom components within the ESPhome folder.
Once the esp is flashed does it still require these files? Reason I ask is I program my ESPs on my house HA build that is supervisor with ESPHome built in but in my camper I run HA on docker so no ESPhome but can add them in integrations.
Cheers
Hi
once compiled (and uploaded of course )esp is portable and does not require the source code contained in the custom_components folder to function
VE.Direct uses 4-pin JST 2.0 PH connector.
I recently bought a victron 100/20 as in the picture
and I tried to use the custom component through esphome but I can’t find anything … How should I configure the tx port? I have to create a ve. Smart?
Update
i cange the connection to like that
and now i have this message
Hi, how do you connect ESP to mppt?
according to the log you have probably connected the wrong ve.direct cable (the connection is in the forum above)
Victron Energy VEDirect Bluetooth - #43 by KinDR
note *
if you use power from Battery pack for powering esp (with stepdown for wemos) connect only TX pin NO gnd !! from ve.direct port
pins RX and 5V NC !!
Hi all,
I just ordered the Victron SmartShunt. Do I also need the MK3-USB interface? Or can I used two wires from the VE Connect port on the shunt to connect to the GPIO on my Raspberry Pi 4?
Hi, my solution is for wemos d1 (esp8622) or esp32. wirring is described here on the forum or on my github
note : " if you use power from Battery pack for powering esp (with stepdown for wemos) connect only TX pin NO gnd !! from ve.direct port"
MK3-USB is not needed … if you use esphome and wemos
if you have questions then here in discord
Is there a reason this communicates on port 8266? ESPHome seems to not like this port. Also, it seems ESPHome doesn’t like being on the same device as Home Assistant?
As much as I understand 8266 is not a port but device name: esp8266. There is also esp32 device (board) which can be used.
In simple steps (described on KinDR github) you need to:
In my view it needs some technica background as it will be more challenging for someone first time exposed to HA, ESPHome or connecting cables.
@KinDR Thanks a lot for your work! I managed to get the data from a SmartShunt with your implementation. I tried with a Wemos d1 mini v3 first, but I couldn’t manage to connect to the network, I think it’s because it was a defective aliexpress clone 
. But with a nodemcu esp32 it worked flawlessly. I just connected the RX as you said and powered the esp with 5V from an external source (the GND from the shunt and the power source is connected anyway on another part of the circuit). Big thanks again!
I’m so glad to hear that you succeeded 
Hi All, great stuff and showing results exactly as desired…but…I have a situation where the esp32 is resetting between 3-10 mins when plugged into the mppt. Only tx on mppt is connected to esp32. I have tried a couple other esp32’s but same situation. (all from same supplier so might be low quality). If anyone has experienced this and found a solution, please let me know. If not i’ll chalk it up to bad device uart ports, or some type of interference.
Thanks
Hi pls upload full log and your sketch to paste bin thx
Hi. Sorted out. It has to do with the webserver on the esp32. When leaving the web page open of the device, the esp32 did not seem to like the resources it took up and restarted. Closed the page and it kept running ok.
Hello, maybe someone can help me.
With which software can I describe the Wemos?
I use the Iobroker. Can I read the data there?
Hi all,
Mppt component done
Link to component GitHub
mppt chargers screen :
The available numeric sensors are:
* max_power_yesterday
* max_power_today
* yield_total
* yield_yesterday
* yield_today
* panel_voltage
* panel_power
* battery_current
* day_number
* charging_mode_id
* error_code
* tracking_mode_id
* load_current
* ac_out_voltage
* ac_out_current
* battery_voltage
* device_mode_id
* warning_code
The available text sensors are:
* charging_mode
* error
* tracking_mode
* firmware_version
* device_type
* device_mode
* warning
Binary sensors:
* load_state
* relay_state
Smart Shunt ( BMV ) component done
Link to component GitHub
SmartShunt screen :
The available numeric sensors are:
* instanteneous_power
* time_to_go
* state_of_charge
* consumed_amp_hours
* min_battery_voltage
* max_battery_voltage
* amount_of_charged
* bmv_alarm_text
* bmv_text
* last_full_charge
* deepest_discharge
* last_discharge
* discharged_energy
* number_of_full_dis
Contact me by telegram for questions
Hi
Do these wires look okay for a victron smart shunt with a nodemcu ch340 esp8266 module
Also does your code work with a victron shunt
Thanks very much
Just for info - I have the Bluetooth dongle on my solar charger and cut into the data line.
Confirm both Bluetooth and esp working in tandem together, without hiccups.
Any chance you could share your config for the ESP32? I keep getting errors.
