Hi everyone, I wanted to share my recent success in setting up an automated dust collection system in my friend’s woodworking shop. It’s been a bit of a learning curve, but I managed to get everything working smoothly!
I started with a Raspberry Pi 3, a Sonoff S31, and an ESP8266 Node MCU. The idea was to turn on the dust collector whenever any tool is activated and keep it running for a few minutes after all tools are turned off. Initially, I faced a major issue where the automations had a consistent 54-second delay. This was quite frustrating, especially since I thought the resolution was supposed to be 1 second.
After spending hours troubleshooting, I realized the delay was due to the way the current monitoring was set up. I adjusted the automation scripts and the delay issue was resolved! Now, the system responds almost instantly when a tool is turned on or off.
Here’s a quick breakdown of what worked for me:
- ESP8266 Integration: I used the ESP8266’s onboard LED to test configurations and ensure everything was communicating properly with Home Assistant.
- Sonoff S31 Setup: Flashed with ESPHome, these devices provided reliable current monitoring and control.
- Automation Logic: I set up two automations—one to turn the dust collector on when current exceeds a threshold and another to turn it off after a delay when current drops below the threshold.
This setup has been a game-changer for maintaining a cleaner workspace. I’d love to hear if anyone has similar experiences or tips for optimizing automation delays!
Cheers,
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