As I dive into the world of solar energy and smart home integration, I’ve come across some fascinating challenges and opportunities. One of my recent projects involves integrating SMA Sunnyboy inverters into my energy dashboard. While the inverters provide instantaneous power readings, I’m curious about how others have managed to derive daily energy production (kWh) from this data. Have you encountered this and found a clever workaround or script to automate the process? I’d love to hear your insights before I embark on my own solution!
Another topic that’s piqued my interest is the configuration of custom cards in Lovelace. I’ve been exploring dynamic runtime configurations and storing them as JSON files. While I’ve found some creative workarounds using notification platforms, I’m wondering if there’s a more straightforward method to read and write files directly. Any suggestions or experiences to share would be invaluable!
On a lighter note, I’ve also been experimenting with ESPHome and WLED on some Brilliant WIFI LED controllers. Flashing these devices has been a fun challenge, though identifying the chipset has been a bit of a mystery. If anyone has tips or tricks for determining the chipset, I’d be grateful for the guidance!
Lastly, I’ve stumbled upon some interesting discussions about removing devices that are marked as “unavailable” in Home Assistant. It seems like a common issue, and I’m curious about the best practices for resolving it without reinstalling the entire system. Has anyone found a reliable method to fully remove and re-add devices, especially when they still appear in integrations with an “Attention Required” banner?
This journey into smart home technology is truly rewarding, and I’m excited to connect with fellow enthusiasts who share my passion for innovation and problem-solving. Let’s continue to explore, experiment, and learn together!