I am brand new to openbeken. I've managed to flash a device & all is working fine. I see OTA firmware updates are available, but only for rbl files. If I wanted to try out an alternate firmware on my device (such as a firmware contained in a bin file for example) is there a way that this can be...

If you need some kind of feature for OBK, just let me know, I can help.

Well, have you read our docs? There is addClockEvent command....

We have currently more than 300 BK7231 devices documented on our forums:

The RBL mechanism only allows you to update the app partition, this will leave some other sections (like OBK config) unchanged. If you want to restore full 2MB backup, you have to use UART approach. Here's a tool that can make and restore backup automatically:

Thanks so much for your response. I've had a quick play with that utility. What I'm looking to do though, is flash firmware from an alternate project (Tasmota) to evaluate that now I've had a look at Openbeken, so I can compare/contrast the two. I was hoping I might be able to OTA flash Tasmota using the Openbeken OTA functionality but it sounds like that's not possible?

I am sorry to say but all those ESP firmware will not work on BK7231 chips. You have to use firmware that was written and compiled for BK7231 platform, just like OpenBeken. Here you can watch some OpenBeken tutorials that may help you kickstart your experience:

Ah.... ok. That's fine. I already have the device talking to my MQTT server so the flavor of firmware is not such a big deal.Thanks again for your input. Much appreciated

Thanks for being so helpful. My ultimate aim is to implement a timer that switches off the power outlets at a particular time, then switches them back on again at a later time on a daily basis. Any suggestions or pointers would be wonderful.

Thank you. That's exactly what I need.When I got out of bed this morning I didn't know that BK7231 devices even existed (I have a lot of ESP32 devices). Now I have one with open firmware installed & am close to a solution. Thanks again for your help. You've saved me a lot of research & head-scratching and I really appreciate your help

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[Solved] OpenbekenIOT: OTA Firmware Updates with BIN File - Alternatives to Serial Adaptor Use

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#1 20595891 27 May 2023 08:19

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I am brand new to openbeken. I've managed to flash a device & all is working fine.

I see OTA firmware updates are available, but only for rbl files. If I wanted to try out an alternate firmware on my device (such as a firmware contained in a bin file for example) is there a way that this can be done OTA? Or do I have to go back to connecting a serial adaptor to my device?
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#2 20595906 27 May 2023 08:39

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The RBL mechanism only allows you to update the app partition, this will leave some other sections (like OBK config) unchanged.
If you want to restore full 2MB backup, you have to use UART approach.
Here's a tool that can make and restore backup automatically:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/BK7231GUIFlashTool

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T
If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects

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#3 20595910 27 May 2023 08:49

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Thanks so much for your response. I've had a quick play with that utility. What I'm looking to do though, is flash firmware from an alternate project (Tasmota) to evaluate that now I've had a look at Openbeken, so I can compare/contrast the two.

I was hoping I might be able to OTA flash Tasmota using the Openbeken OTA functionality but it sounds like that's not possible?
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#4 20595916 27 May 2023 09:00

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20595916 27 May 2023 09:00

I am sorry to say but all those ESP firmware will not work on BK7231 chips. You have to use firmware that was written and compiled for BK7231 platform, just like OpenBeken.

Here you can watch some OpenBeken tutorials that may help you kickstart your experience:
https://www.youtube.com/@elektrodacom

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T
If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects

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#5 20595931 27 May 2023 09:15

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Ah.... ok. That's fine. I already have the device talking to my MQTT server so the flavor of firmware is not such a big deal.

Thanks again for your input. Much appreciated
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#6 20595932 27 May 2023 09:16

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20595932 27 May 2023 09:16

If you need some kind of feature for OBK, just let me know, I can help.

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T
If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects

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#7 20595960 27 May 2023 09:48

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Thanks for being so helpful. My ultimate aim is to implement a timer that switches off the power outlets at a particular time, then switches them back on again at a later time on a daily basis. Any suggestions or pointers would be wonderful.
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20595967 27 May 2023 09:52

Well, have you read our docs?
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T_App/blob/main/docs/README.md
There is addClockEvent command....

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T
If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects

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#9 20595994 27 May 2023 10:10

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Thank you. That's exactly what I need.

When I got out of bed this morning I didn't know that BK7231 devices even existed (I have a lot of ESP32 devices). Now I have one with open firmware installed & am close to a solution. Thanks again for your help. You've saved me a lot of research & head-scratching and I really appreciate your help
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20596001 27 May 2023 10:18

We have currently more than 300 BK7231 devices documented on our forums:
https://openbekeniot.github.io/webapp/devicesList.html

I am creating multiplatform open source firmware (Tasmota replacement), right now supporting BK7231T, BK7231N, XR809, BL602, W800, W600, LN882H and soon supporting RTL and W701:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenBK7231T
If you like my work, support me at: https://paypal.me/openshwprojects

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The discussion revolves around the limitations of OTA firmware updates for OpenBeken on BK7231 devices, specifically addressing the inability to flash alternate firmware (like Tasmota) using BIN files via OTA. Users are informed that the RBL mechanism only updates the app partition, necessitating a UART connection for full firmware restoration. The conversation also touches on implementing features such as timers for power outlets, with references to documentation and tools available for OpenBeken users. The community provides support and resources to assist in the transition from ESP32 to BK7231 devices.
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