Hi everyone, I wanted to share my recent experience with flashing Gosund RGBW bulbs using Tasmota firmware. It was a fun project, and I thought I’d walk through my journey in case anyone else is considering this upgrade.
First off, I purchased these Gosund bulbs with Tuya firmware, but I was really keen on getting rid of the dependency on the Chinese cloud server. That’s when I came across Tasmota—a fantastic open-source firmware that’s perfect for DIY enthusiasts like me. I decided to give it a shot!
I installed the Tasmota firmware using the Tuya-Convert tool on my Raspberry Pi 3B. The process was smooth once I figured out that I needed to kill the wpa-supplicant service to ensure the OTA flash worked without any issues. It was a bit nerve-wracking, but seeing the bulbs successfully flash made it all worth it!
After the flash, I configured the Tasmota module with a custom template I found online. The setup looked promising, and I was excited to see the MQTT messages coming through. However, I quickly realized that while I could turn the bulbs on and off, adjusting the brightness or changing colors wasn’t working as expected. This was a bit of a letdown, but I wasn’t deterred.
I spent some time tweaking the configuration in my OpenHAB files. I tried changing the channel types and even experimented with different transformation patterns. It was a bit of trial and error, but eventually, I figured out the right setup. Now, I can control the brightness and colors seamlessly! The satisfaction of seeing everything work perfectly was immense.
If anyone else is looking to do something similar, I’d highly recommend checking out the Tasmota community and their wealth of resources. It’s a fantastic way to take control of your smart devices and customize them to suit your needs.
Happy flashing everyone! 