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This is a short teardown of the DIY Mini Smart Switch 2-way from UNSH model SS8839-16A-W based on BK7231N. It uses custom PCB, so no Tuya module to replace, already bought one :-) Basic Information Brand: UNSH - Tuya Model: DIY Smart Switch SS8839-16A-W Chip: BK7231N on board Seller:... [Read more]

Below is how to open up a Laser LSH-240RGB10W (also has CSH-240RGB10W on the back) RGB CW/WW downlight. I purchased this from Laser on eBay in Australia. I have taken a full image dump and uploaded tuya-cloudcutter can be used. I highly recommend this approach as it's a lot easier... [Read more]

Here's a short 25VQ16ATIG flash memory reading/writing tutorial with CH341 dongle and Neoprogrammer software. Video also includes desoldering/soldering guide for a memory in SOIC/SOP package. The method shown here can be used for any SPI memory, including BIOS from a computer motherboard,... [Read more]

Hello, today I want to introduce the the Connect 10W Smart RGB Bulb, also known as the Laser 10W Smart RGB Bulb B22. I bought this bulb in 2021 and threw away the packaging earlier this year as a cleanup, so I don't have any packaging pictures. Sorry! Teardown The bulb has two product... [Read more]

Here I will present the short teardown and OpenBK7231 programming procedure for a family of LED controllers. They are based on CBU module, BK7231N Unfortunately the CBU module is sandwiched between two boards, making access difficult. Here is the generic controller board, both sides:... [Read more]

Exciting news! We have recently upgraded our AI system to the latest and most advanced version yet - GPT-4.0. As one of the select few with access to this cutting-edge technology, we are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to test it out for free! Our previous version, ElektrodaBot,... [Read more]

Globe Electric Outdoor Smart Plug (50151) Product Details Brand: Globe Electric Model Name: Outdoor Smart Plug SKU: 50151 FCC ID: 2AQUQGE50151 Components and Teardown This appears to be a rebranded Prime CCWFIO232PK for which there is already an excellent Teardown . So no need to... [Read more]

Hi. Due to the fact that I would like to professionally deal with hardware design, I decided to work on a modest portfolio. I'm still learning Altium Designer, so I'm looking for interesting ideas to implement. In this case, it is also my first 4-layer board and I must say... [Read more]

Here's a quick guide showing how to desolder a WiFi module with TYWE3S footprint from a smart device. The guide covers usage of flux, extra leaded solder and IPA PCB cleaner for a reliable WiFi module replacement process. Soldering the WiFi module back in it's place is also shown... [Read more]

Hello all, i'm kind of fed up to change battery on the generic sensor every month, so my first idea is to add the ability to plug the sensor on usb, but since it will be on permanent power, i want it to be able to measure other things. So first step the usb : a simple AM117 chip and... [Read more]

Teardown and config for TP15 10A 1Channel Breaker Wifi Switch From recent AliExpress Choice Day sales. Couldn't figure out the correct profile to use Tuya Cloudcutter so flashed over serial. Original firmware dump attached. OpenBK Pin config LED_n - 8 Rel - 24 Btn - 10 [Read more]

Unsure if this one has been posted already. AP-SMT-Breaker02-1CH EZB-WBZS1H16N-A - 16A Mini Smart Switch 1 Channel Bought from the AliExpress Choice Day sales Different to a similar mini smart switch I have flashed. BK7231N MCU is part of the main PCB Relay is on a daughter PCB to... [Read more]

Here is a teardown submited by OpenBeken user, who didn't yet register on Elektroda. I am posting it here per his request. Hi! I've just finished to make a smart water valve to work with your OpenBeker firmware; (...) I'd like to share what I achieved. I'd like to share that valve... [Read more]

See below for how I flashed a Mirabella Genio RGB+CW/WW I002741 Downlight I purchased from KMart. I have done a full dump, and it can now be flashed using tuya-cloudcutter. If you do need to open it (although with cloudcutter this should not be required), this one is fairly easy,... [Read more]

Hello, I would like to submit the below teardown. The device uses a Tuya WB3S module and I was able to flash it with OBK. There did not appear to be any pads on the board to attach the flashing leads so they were soldered directly to the Wifi module. The power needed to be cycled... [Read more]

Below is the configuration and internals of a Mirabella Genio Smart Plug with USB A and C (I03632). I have extracted the full dump, so this can now be flashed using tuya-cloudcutter. It uses the CB2S board, and can also be flashed by carefully cutting down the sides, and prying the... [Read more]

this device in amazon。 Core Model：WB3S This device has three LEDs, a button, and two relays, as well as a 1-Wire sensor interface that supports two types of sensors: the DS18D20 temperature sensor and the CHT8305 temperature and humidity sensor, both using a 1-Wire connection and... [Read more]

Device information Woox - R6113-4PACK 4 pieces Smart Plug EU, Schucko with energy monitoring Model: R6113 EAN: 8435606721219 (Bought at Amazon ) Similar to (BK7231N/CB2S - BL0937) WOOX R6128 Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring Carefully open case (there are clip on the 4 edges). But... [Read more]

Sonoff Basic R2 Bought on amazon thinking was ESP based, instead these are BL602 (don't know if fake or real Sonoff). Meiq sticker attached on the back of the box. Board is marked: INNO---IOT TDQ-V4.0 GJY 2020.2.28 Wifi module is marked: SM-028W-V1.0 Pins for 3V3 (V+), GND (V-) ,... [Read more]

At times, we are faced with the choice of buying larger solar panels to produce more energy. However, this is not always the best choice. In fact, in many cases, the best solution may be to change and improve the tilt of the solar panels rather than increase their size. In this article,... [Read more]

A new user has joined our community - ElektrodaBot, an artificial intelligence that knows the answers to almost all questions. Whether these answers will be correct, we will find out in this thread. It will be an interesting experiment and fun. Whenever we need an immediate answer... [Read more]

I'm going to present here the brightest WiFi ceiling plafond I've reviewed so far, available for purchase online for a whole 160 PLN (abour 40$). I'm going to try to change its firmware, which will be quite difficult, as it uses the WiFi/BT CB2L module, whose UART interface is located... [Read more]

Here we will show you how to use Tasmota Device Groups to pair multiple smart bulbs with a single smart switch. The smart switch will run OpenBeken and will allow you to control the lights power state, dimmer, color and temperature with the single button. The switch relay will always... [Read more]

I opened this one up and it has a bit going on, all fairly tight around the board (details below), and was afraid of breaking things to get to the CB2S chip, so I flashed it using tuya-cloudcutter, and the mirabella-genio-i004527-double-plug device and hoped for the best :) It worked,... [Read more]

Hi all, Many of you are probably familiar with the TuyaMCU setup: devices which have two MCUs - one for WiFi, and another for handling device functions that speaks a protocol known as "TuyaMCU". TuyaMCU devices advertise datapoints to the WiFi MCU. This means that even with OpenBk... [Read more]

Here is a teardown for a generic WiFi Smart Power Strip UK Model no. SM-SO301K that I purchased by mistake from Amaozn UK Link to Amazon UK I already have the Zigbee version and it works well with Home Assistant so I thought I'd try OpenBK with this one. Disassembly was simple, rubber... [Read more]

I would like to present my fifth SLO (probably it's starting to get boring) in the war-military version, i.e. stylized as the front gear, this time of Major Mykhailo Soldanovych from the Azov Regiment. Why? Because now we have a war in the east, and the amplifier is built on Soviet... [Read more]

I got 2 of these second hand for next to nothing and dismanteld it purely for fun. Its all plastic and although it looks designy from a distance, its very plasticy and cheapass. I tossed everything in the bin except the white plastic unit inside. Warm colors are super bright. Colors... [Read more]

Let me share my adventure with the “Hombli Smart Socket” Written on the plug is: HBSS-0209 Smart socket B2030248 From Tuya app: Software version = Main V 1.0.2 The chip is a WB2S = BK7231T (i only know this, because i have sacrificed 1 of my plug to look inside. :-) ) First i try... [Read more]

Description and presentation below , designed and made by me, clock based on VFD IV-17 tubes . The impulse to make the clock is largely inspired by the video presentation of the Wiktor clock in action: The design uses the application notes of the VFD lamp Having previously made a... [Read more]