I have bought a Wi-Fi smart switch that looks like those I have reflashed before with OpenWrt. This one is not a Beken, it is based on RTL8710BX. Can it be flashed with something useful?

Name: Flashing Wi-Fi Smart Switch Based on RTL8710BX: Is it Possible?
Uploaded: 2023-12-03T18:40:53+01:00
Description: I have bought a Wi-Fi smart switch that looks like those I have reflashed before with OpenWrt. This one is not a Beken, it is based on RTL8710BX. Can it be flashed with something useful?

Flashing Wi-Fi Smart Switch Based on RTL8710BX: Is it Possible?

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20844777 03 Dec 2023 18:40

I've started working on related RTL family some time ago but had to interrupt due to my single RTL chip dying:
https://github.com/openshwprojects/OpenRTL8710BN
I will try to pick it up soon and look into BX as well.

Currently, you can replace the chip to TYWE2S/ESP-02S:

You can use the soldering method shown in this video:

You can also check this topic:
Replacing the WiFi module with ESP12F (ESP8266) in a smart / tuya device

I will let you know once there's a progress on OBK for this platform, but for now, chip swap is a good idea.

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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