SCADAPack Migration and Govee Integration Tips

I’ve been working on migrating some of my SCADAPack programs from Workbench to the newer x70 Logic platform, and it’s been quite an adventure! One thing I’m still figuring out is how to replicate the functions I had in Workbench’s Function Blocks within the x70 Logic environment. I’ve been using DBF types to create function blocks, but I’m not entirely sure how to handle the standalone functions that were in the Workbench library. If anyone has tips or best practices for this migration, I’d love to hear them!

On a lighter note, I wanted to share my experience with Govee products. My first purchase was the remote-controlled RGB lights for my daughter’s room, and I’ve been hooked ever since. The quality and customization options are fantastic, and I recently added some smart strips for more versatile control. The integration with Home Assistant has been seamless, and I’m excited to explore more projects with Govee in the future!

For those looking into energy management within Home Assistant, I’ve noticed that the Energy Board has undergone some changes, especially with the addition of battery support. I’d love to see more flexibility in how the energy usage and generation bars are ordered, similar to what I’ve seen in some inverter interfaces. It would better reflect the priority of using self-generated energy before grid power. Any thoughts or suggestions on how to achieve this would be greatly appreciated!

Overall, it’s been a rewarding journey exploring these tools and integrations. The community support has been invaluable, and I’m looking forward to sharing more insights and tips as I continue to expand my smart home setup.