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[BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug

akosschneemaier 1767 1
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  • Hello Community,
    I would like to contribute my teardown of a power plug: Merkury MI-WW218-199WW
    [BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug [BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug[BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug

    It uses a WB2S modul, which is based on the BK7231T.

    Flashing was done after opening the plug with https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T_App. I used a raspberry pi with a serial adapter. Note: powering the plug needs 3.3 Volt, but the 3.3V output of the Pi is not sufficient. You have to use an external 3.3V power source.

    Openning the device is pretty hard but cn be done with acutting around with a strong utility knife. Be carefull as it is easy to demage the pcb (like I did) and then extra soldering is needed.

    Some internal pictures:
    [BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug [BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug [BK7231T - WB2S] mERKURY WiFi power plug

    Settings in the app is pretty straight forward:
    P6 Btn 1
    P8 LED_n 1
    P24 Rel 1

    Good luck!

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  • #2 20326567
    p.kaczmarek2
    Moderator Smart Home
    Thank you for presentation, the device will be added to our supported list.
    akosschneemaier wrote:
    Note: powering the plug needs 3.3 Volt, but the 3.3V output of the Pi is not sufficient. You have to use an external 3.3V power source.

    Very good note! I am always using my TC1264 for that, buy any simple AMS1117-3.3V will also do well. One can easily get AMS1117, even from the scrap PCB boards.
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