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by jonathan
Sun Dec 08, 2019 12:03 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Today i had the web page shake like in Adam Welsh you-tube video, it was only when i resized the page that it went away, there seems to be at certain sized window that this happens with, it maybe the browser problem?. Yes, this happens at certain window sizes. Best is to avoid the size where this h...
by jonathan
Sun Oct 27, 2019 3:08 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

All has been running well since the upgrade to 24v Battery setup, I am running LifePo4 batteries in series of 8, just as thought, because my battery must keep over voltage at no more then 28.6 volts and a low voltage of about 22v, (hopefully never get that low). Just a idea.......Be nice to see the...
by jonathan
Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:14 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

I think i have worked out getting Python going, when i open up CMD prompt and type in Python i now get a reply CMD Python response.jpg I found a Youtube video on installing esptool.py https://youtu.be/p4UGKRKYFCs esptool Installing.jpg My Python script directory after install has the esptool inside...
by jonathan
Wed Oct 23, 2019 11:55 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Hey Jonathan. The updated software has been deployed since 16/10 and has been working reliably. One minor hitch with my WiFi network and the monitor would not reconnect without a power cycle - not your problem of course. This update is an obvious improvement. One observation however is regarding th...
by jonathan
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Still trying to workout how to flash from the instructions as a beginner i am get more lost then found I am using a win10 PC I have installed Bash, and when i run bash i can get a drop down box when i right click the mouse then get a box Git Bash Here 1.jpg Then i input esptool.py write_flash 0x000...
by jonathan
Wed Oct 23, 2019 3:15 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Software Version 0.9.2 is released with a major fix, recommended all users download and install: - Added Modbus reset procedure to allow resume if communication to EPEVER controller fails momentarily. This momentary failure seems to happen often at night or in the evening. See the downloads page fo...
by jonathan
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:32 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Much appreciated, as i have another 24v system playing with. https://youtu.be/d7iV83ra6ws Hi Ross, I just downloaded the firmware and flashed it using the esptool.py, and it's showing your custom firmware. Can you try to use the esptool to erase the flash: $ python esptool.py erase_flash Check the ...
by jonathan
Wed Oct 23, 2019 2:18 am
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

This may be a dumb question, but have been around in circles for last 5 hours trying to find how to Put ESP into bootloader mode with a windows machine, lots on a Linux machines and use terminal commands and lots of confusion. Ross Hi Ross, I've just confirmed you shouldn't need to enter bootloader...
by jonathan
Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:43 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

I have used a different program to flash, it seemed to go ahead and flash, but i am not getting a 24v battery reading, still showing 12v system (16v), I now have my LEDs flashing in a orderly way now instead a 3 constantly on Also the links on your update Software Version 0.9.2come back with a repl...
by jonathan
Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:42 pm
Forum: Solar Discussion
Topic: Solar Dashboard Project
Replies: 330
Views: 2465912

Re: Solar Dashboard Project

Thanks for letting me know, I think the link is fixed now