TASMOTA template for ASTRA basic module.
Template {"NAME":"ASTRA R4A4","GPIO":[1,1,1,1,576,1,1,1,480,1,1,1,3232,3200,1,1,0,640,608,1,0,224,225,1152,0,0,0,0,227,226,160,161,162,0,0,163],"FLAG":0,"BASE":1} To activate the template, send the command to console: Module 0
TASMOTA firmware update for ASTRA controller. TASMOTA 12
Update of TASMOTA firmware for ASTRA basic module. Download: tasmota32 firmware V12 Dec2022 How to update TASMOTA firmware: https://rocketcontroller.com/how-to-update-tasmota-firmware-on-astra-controller/
Configuration ESPHOME (HOME ASSISTANT) for ASTRA and ESP32R4 controllers. YAML.
Since the ASTRA controller is based on the ESP32 microcontroller, ESPHome is used for connecting to Home Assistant. ESPHome firmware will allow you to integrate ASTRA with HASS or Node-Red, as well as configure the embedded automatization of the controller to work without external control Getting Started with ESPHome and Home Assistant In this guide, we’ll [...]
Programming ASTRA module with UART serial interface for Arduino IDE, MicroPython and any programming languages.
Programming and upgrading over the serial connection using a Serial-to-USB adapter: CH340, FTDI FTR232, CP2102/2104, PL2303... ATTENTION: Some adapters can be switched between 3.3V and 5V for the data pins, but still provide 5V on the power pin which will irreparably destroy your device. You MUST make sure the data (RX and TX) and VCC pins are set [...]
How to update TASMOTA firmware on ASTRA controller.
Any time you upgrade it is highly recommended to back up your device settings. That is easily done from the webUI using Configuration - Backup Config. Upgrade on WebUI by file upload: Download the latest TASMOTA device firmware for ASTRA module; Open WebUI of a device; Go to Firmware Upgrade. This time browse to the binary [...]
ASTRA TASMOTA device and AMAZON ALEXA voice control integration guide.
This article explained a step-by-step guide on the ASTRA controller to use with AMAZON ALEXA. The process is simple, with only 2 steps. You can interact with TASMOTA app. using AMAZON ALEXA through its Echo devices. Step 1: Configure TASMOTA app. on ASTRA. In Configuration - Configure Other page in the webUI select emulation type. [...]
Configuration ESPHOME (HOME ASSISTANT) for ASTRA module
Example for ASTRA modules: ASTRA controller, 4 Relays 16A, 4 DC dry contact Input, DC power, LED (BR4D4DL) ASTRA controller, 4 Relays 16A, 4 AC Input, AC power, LED (BR4A4AL) For the module with GPIO8 I/O, the configuration of binary_sensor is to according to your project. ASTRA controller, 4 Relays 16A, 8 GPIO, AC/DC power, [...]
