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The format is based on [Keep a Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/),
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and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html).
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## [1.9.4] - 2026-05-14
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### Fixed
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- **Date timezone** (#5): Date string now uses local time, so date rolls over at local midnight instead of UTC midnight
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- **Weather periodic refresh** (#7): Removed `WEATHER_SUCCESS` state that permanently blocked periodic weather updates after first fetch; also fixed "Last update" counter showing raw timestamp instead of elapsed seconds
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- **WiFi connects to wrong network** (#3): `WiFi.begin()` without params is now skipped when a saved SSID exists, preventing connection to SDK-cached open hotspots and config corruption
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### Changed
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- WiFi startup: SDK-cached credentials only attempted on first boot (no saved SSID); subsequent boots go directly to saved credentials
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- ArduinoJson: `StaticJsonDocument` → `JsonDocument` for compatibility with ArduinoJson v7
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### Removed
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- Unused `weekday` variable in NTP DST calculation (compiler warning)
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### Internal
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- Split `clock_ntp_ota_v1.9/` directory renamed to `weather_clock/` — version no longer baked into path
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- Removed internal development documents from repository
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## [1.9.3] - 2026-01-06
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### Changed
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- Refactored monolithic 2,100-line `.ino` into modular structure:
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`display.cpp`, `ntp_client.cpp`, `weather.cpp`, `web_server.cpp`, `wifi_manager.cpp`
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## [1.9.2] - 2026-01-06
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### Fixed
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- **CRITICAL**: WiFi credentials no longer cleared on connection failure
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- Previous behavior erased SSID/password after failed connection attempts
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- Now credentials persist indefinitely through WiFi outages
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- OTA update credential loss issue (SDK credentials now tried first, then EEPROM)
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### Added
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- **WiFi Resilience**: Infinite retry with exponential backoff (5s → 10s → 20s → ... → 5min max)
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- **Fallback AP**: "TJ56654-Setup" enabled after ~5 min of failed attempts
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- Device continues retry attempts while AP is active (dual STA+AP mode)
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@@ -23,11 +54,13 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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- **SDK credentials support**: Tries WiFiManager-stored credentials first
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### Changed
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- Clock continues running with last synced time during WiFi outages
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- Improved user experience during network failures
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- Removed aggressive credential clearing behavior
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### Network Activity
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- NTP sync: 1 hour interval (pool.ntp.org:123 UDP)
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- Weather fetch: 30 min interval (api.open-meteo.com HTTP)
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- mDNS: continuous (224.0.0.251 UDP multicast)
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@@ -36,22 +69,26 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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## [1.9.1] - 2026-01-03
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### Fixed
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- **CRITICAL**: WiFi startup sequence - synchronous connection in setup() to ensure proper initialization order
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- Display blank screen for 10+ seconds on boot (now shows time after ~15 seconds)
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- "DNS resolution failed" errors during startup
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- Sunrise/sunset labels cut off on 128px screen (removed labels, arrows are self-explanatory)
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### Changed
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- Hybrid WiFi model: synchronous in setup(), async reconnect in loop()
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- Display formatting: superscript degree symbol and lowercase 'c' for temperature
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- Sunrise/sunset screen now shows daylight duration (e.g., "Day 9h 41m") instead of static "Sun Times" text
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### Documentation
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- Added detailed v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md explaining startup sequence problem and solution
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## [1.9.0] - 2026-01-02
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### Added
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- Fully async architecture (zero blocking operations in loop)
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- Custom async NTP implementation (manual UDP packet handling)
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- Async HTTP weather fetch (AsyncHTTPRequest library)
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@@ -59,12 +96,14 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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- Independent epoch tracking for accurate time between NTP syncs
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### Changed
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- Replaced blocking NTPClient with custom async UDP implementation
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- Replaced blocking HTTP weather with AsyncHTTPRequest
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- Removed all delay() calls from loop()
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- WiFi connection now async (later fixed in v1.9.1)
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### Performance
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- Loop time: 10ms → <1ms (10x improvement)
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- Weather fetch: 1-10s blocking → 0ms
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- NTP sync: 5-20s blocking → 0ms
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@@ -72,6 +111,7 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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- OTA updates now work during active weather fetching
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### Technical
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- RAM usage: +536 bytes (36,980 → 37,516)
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- Flash usage: +1040 bytes (407,500 → 408,540)
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- IRAM: 61,987 bytes (94% - stable)
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@@ -79,12 +119,14 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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## [1.8.0] - 2026-01-01
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### Security
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- **CRITICAL**: Removed hardcoded WiFi credentials
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- Integrated WiFiManager for secure captive portal setup
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- Added config validation (magic number check)
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- Input sanitization to prevent buffer overflows
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### Fixed
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- IRAM overflow crisis (94% → 70% via ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR)
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- NTP interval bug (config value was ignored, always used hardcoded 1 hour)
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- Boolean parsing errors in JSON config import/export
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@@ -92,17 +134,20 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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- Memory leaks from String concatenation in web handlers
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### Changed
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- Web responses now use chunked transfer (eliminated 140+ String concatenations)
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- Applied ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR to 26 functions (moved code from IRAM to Flash)
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- Improved error handling throughout codebase
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### Performance
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- Peak heap usage reduced by ~8KB
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- EEPROM validation prevents loading corrupted config
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## [1.7.0] - 2025-12-31
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### Added
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- Initial working firmware with correct display support
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- NTP time synchronization
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- Weather data from Open-Meteo API (free, no API key required)
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@@ -114,11 +159,13 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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- EEPROM configuration persistence
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### Hardware Discovery
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- Identified display as GM009605v4.3 (not TM1637 or TM1650)
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- Discovered swapped I2C pins: SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
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- Switched to Adafruit_SSD1306 library
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### Replaced
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- QWeather API → Open-Meteo (no registration required)
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- Proprietary firmware → Open source custom firmware
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- Insecure WiFi handling → WiFiManager with timeout
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@@ -126,11 +173,13 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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## [1.6.0] - 2025-12-30 (unreleased)
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### Attempted
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- TM1650 LED driver support (incorrect - device has OLED)
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## [1.5.0] - 2025-12-29 (unreleased)
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### Attempted
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- TM1637 7-segment display support (incorrect - device has OLED)
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---
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@@ -141,12 +190,6 @@ and this project adheres to [Semantic Versioning](https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0
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- **Minor version** (1.X.0): New features, backward-compatible
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- **Patch version** (1.9.X): Bug fixes, no new features
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## Links
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- [Full v1.9 Release Notes](docs/v1.9_RELEASE_NOTES.md)
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- [v1.9.1 Hybrid Fix Details](docs/v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md)
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- [v1.9.2 WiFi Resilience](docs/v1.9.2_WIFI_RESILIENCE.md)
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---
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**Status**: v1.9.2 is production-ready and actively used 24/7.
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**Status**: v1.9.3 is production-ready and actively used 24/7.
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### Reporting Bugs
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If you find a bug, please open an issue with:
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- Clear description of the problem
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- Steps to reproduce
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- Expected vs actual behavior
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@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@ If you find a bug, please open an issue with:
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### Suggesting Features
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Feature requests are welcome! Please include:
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- Use case description
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- Why this would be useful
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- Any implementation ideas
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@@ -38,16 +40,19 @@ Feature requests are welcome! Please include:
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### Code Guidelines
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**Memory Safety:**
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- Check IRAM usage after adding code
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- Use fixed-size buffers instead of dynamic allocation where possible
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- Prefer `snprintf` over String concatenation
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**Async Architecture:**
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- Keep loop() non-blocking (no delay() calls)
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- Use state machines for multi-step operations
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- Add exponential backoff to network operations
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**Testing:**
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- Test on ESP-01S hardware (1MB flash, 80KB RAM)
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- Verify OTA updates work
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- Check 24h stability
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@@ -55,18 +60,21 @@ Feature requests are welcome! Please include:
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## Development Setup
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### Requirements
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- Arduino IDE 1.8.x or 2.x
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- ESP8266 board support (v3.0.0+)
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- Libraries (see README)
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### Building
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```bash
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# Arduino IDE: Sketch → Verify/Compile
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# Or use arduino-cli:
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arduino-cli compile --fqbn esp8266:esp8266:generic src/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino
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arduino-cli compile --fqbn esp8266:esp8266:generic firmware/weather_clock
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```
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### Testing
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```bash
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# Upload via FTDI (first time)
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arduino-cli upload -p /dev/cu.usbserial* --fqbn esp8266:esp8266:generic
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```
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esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/
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├── src/ # Main firmware source
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├── firmware/ # Main firmware source (weather_clock/)
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├── docs/ # Documentation
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├── images/ # Photos and screenshots
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├── README.md # Main documentation
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# ESP8266 Weather Clock - Full Project Context
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**Last Updated**: 2026-01-03
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**Current Version**: v1.9.1 (Production Ready)
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**GitHub**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
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---
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## Table of Contents
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1. [Project Overview](#project-overview)
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2. [Hardware Details](#hardware-details)
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3. [Development History](#development-history)
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4. [Current Status (v1.9.1)](#current-status-v191)
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5. [Technical Architecture](#technical-architecture)
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6. [Security Issues Fixed](#security-issues-fixed)
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7. [Files & Structure](#files--structure)
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8. [Git Repository](#git-repository)
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9. [Next Steps](#next-steps)
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10. [Key Learnings](#key-learnings)
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---
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## Project Overview
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### What Is This?
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Complete reverse engineering and firmware replacement for an ESP8266-based weather clock purchased from AliExpress (model TJ-56-654, €5).
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### Why?
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**Original firmware had critical security vulnerabilities:**
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- WiFi password displayed in plaintext
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- Persistent open access point running in parallel to home WiFi
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- Dependency on Chinese cloud service (QWeather) requiring API key registration
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- No OTA updates (required physical FTDI access for updates)
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**Solution:** Complete custom firmware with security, performance, and features.
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### Key Features
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- ✅ **Security**: No password leaks, WiFiManager captive portal, no hardcoded credentials
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- ✅ **Performance**: Fully async architecture, <1ms loop time (was 10ms+)
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- ✅ **Weather**: Open-Meteo API (free, no registration, no API key)
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- ✅ **Updates**: OTA via web interface + ArduinoOTA
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- ✅ **Interface**: Web UI, REST API, full configuration
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- ✅ **Display**: 3 rotating modes (time, weather, sunrise/sunset with daylight duration)
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- ✅ **Time**: NTP sync with timezone + automatic European DST
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---
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## Hardware Details
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### Device Purchased
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- **Product**: ESP8266 Mini Weather Clock Kit
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- **Model**: TJ-56-654
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- **Source**: [AliExpress Link](https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005008333782531.html)
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- **Price**: €5 EUR (~$5.50 USD)
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- **Size**: 40mm x 40mm x 43mm (transparent acrylic case)
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### Components
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#### ESP-01S WiFi Module
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- **Chip**: ESP8266EX
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- **Flash**: 1MB (8Mbit)
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- **RAM**: 80KB total
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- **CPU**: 80MHz
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- **WiFi**: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz only)
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- **GPIO**: Only GPIO0 and GPIO2 available
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- **Voltage**: 3.3V ⚠️ NOT 5V tolerant
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#### Display Module
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- **Model**: GM009605v4.3
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- **Type**: OLED (128x64 pixels, 0.96 inches)
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- **Controller**: SSD1306/SH1106 compatible
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- **Interface**: I2C
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- **I2C Address**: 0x3C (default), 0x3D (fallback)
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- **Colors**: Monochrome (white on black)
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#### Pin Mapping (CRITICAL!)
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**Non-standard I2C mapping:**
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- SDA: GPIO0 (not GPIO4 as typical)
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- SCL: GPIO2 (not GPIO5 as typical)
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This mapping is **backwards** from standard ESP8266 breakout boards!
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```cpp
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Wire.begin(0, 2); // SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
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```
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### Power Supply
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- Input: 5V via Micro-USB
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- Current: 80-120mA typical
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- Regulator: Onboard 3.3V LDO
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---
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## Development History
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### Timeline
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**2025-12-29**: v1.5 (unreleased)
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- Attempted TM1637 7-segment display support
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- ❌ Wrong - device has OLED, not 7-segment LEDs
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**2025-12-30**: v1.6 (unreleased)
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- Attempted TM1650 LED driver support
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- ❌ Wrong - I2C addresses didn't match
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**2025-12-31**: v1.7 ✅
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- ✅ Identified correct display: GM009605v4.3 (SSD1306-compatible OLED)
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- ✅ Discovered swapped pins: SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
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- ✅ Switched to Adafruit_SSD1306 library
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- ✅ Basic time display working
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||||
- ✅ WiFiManager integration
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- ✅ First OTA deployment
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**2026-01-01**: v1.8 🔒
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- 🔒 **Security fixes**:
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- Removed hardcoded WiFi credentials
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- Added config validation (magic number check)
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- Input sanitization (buffer overflow protection)
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- 🛠️ **Stability fixes**:
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- IRAM crisis fix (94% → 70% via ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR on 26 functions)
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- NTP interval bug (config value was ignored)
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- Boolean parsing errors in JSON import/export
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- Infinite loop protection in display rotation
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- ⚡ **Performance**:
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- Chunked HTTP responses (eliminated 140+ String concatenations)
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- Peak heap usage reduced by ~8KB
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- Memory leaks fixed
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**2026-01-02**: v1.9.0 ⚡
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- ⚡ **Full async refactoring**:
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- Async HTTP weather fetch (AsyncHTTPRequest library)
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- Custom async NTP implementation (manual UDP packets)
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- Async WiFi connection (state machine)
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- Removed all delay() calls from loop()
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- Exponential backoff retry logic
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- 📊 **Performance results**:
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- Loop time: 10ms → <1ms (10x improvement)
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- Weather fetch: 1-10s blocking → 0ms
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- NTP sync: 5-20s blocking → 0ms
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- WiFi reconnect: 15s blocking → 0ms
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- ❌ **Problem discovered**:
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- Display blank for 10+ seconds on boot
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- "DNS resolution failed" errors
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**2026-01-03**: v1.9.1 (Current) 🎯
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- 🔧 **Critical fix**: Hybrid WiFi model
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- Synchronous WiFi in setup() (waits up to 10 seconds)
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- Async WiFi reconnect in loop() (non-blocking)
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- Ensures proper initialization order: WiFi → OTA → web → NTP
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- 📺 **Display improvements**:
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- Fixed sunrise/sunset labels cutoff (removed labels, kept arrows)
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- Superscript degree symbol (°c)
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- Daylight duration display instead of static "Sun Times"
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- ✅ **Result**: Production ready, tested 24/7
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|
||||
---
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## Current Status (v1.9.1)
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### Version Information
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**Firmware**: v1.9.1 (Production Ready)
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**Released**: 2026-01-03
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**Status**: Actively running 24/7, stable
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### Memory Usage
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| Resource | Used | Total | Usage | Status |
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|----------|------|-------|-------|--------|
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| Flash | 408,844 | 1,048,576 | 38% | ✅ Plenty |
|
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| RAM | 37,644 | 80,192 | 46% | ✅ Safe |
|
||||
| IRAM | 61,987 | 65,536 | 94% | ⚠️ Critical but stable |
|
||||
|
||||
**IRAM Note**: 94% is acceptable because:
|
||||
- ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR applied to 26 functions
|
||||
- Stable across v1.8 → v1.9.1
|
||||
- No growth observed in testing
|
||||
|
||||
### Performance Metrics
|
||||
|
||||
- **Loop time**: <1ms (was 10ms+ before async)
|
||||
- **Boot to time display**: ~15 seconds
|
||||
- **WiFi connection**: 5-10 seconds (synchronous in setup)
|
||||
- **NTP sync interval**: Configurable (default 1 hour)
|
||||
- **Weather update interval**: Configurable (default 30 minutes)
|
||||
|
||||
### Uptime
|
||||
|
||||
- ✅ 24+ hours stable
|
||||
- ✅ No memory leaks
|
||||
- ✅ No crashes or reboots
|
||||
- ✅ OTA updates work during operation
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Technical Architecture
|
||||
|
||||
### Async State Machines
|
||||
|
||||
#### Weather State Machine
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum WeatherState { IDLE, REQUESTING, SUCCESS, FAILED };
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
- Library: AsyncHTTPRequest_Generic v1.13.0
|
||||
- API: Open-Meteo (free, no API key)
|
||||
- Callback: `onWeatherResponse()`
|
||||
- Retry: Exponential backoff (1s → 2s → 4s, max 3 retries)
|
||||
|
||||
#### NTP State Machine
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum NTPState { IDLE, REQUEST_SENT, WAITING, SUCCESS, FAILED };
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
- Custom manual UDP packet building/parsing
|
||||
- Independent epoch tracking: `syncedEpoch`, `syncedMillis`, `timeIsSynced`
|
||||
- Non-blocking UDP checks via `parsePacket()`
|
||||
- Timeout: 5 seconds
|
||||
- Why manual? NTPClient library is inherently blocking
|
||||
|
||||
#### WiFi State Machine
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum WiFiConnectionState { IDLE, CONNECTING, CONNECTED, FAILED };
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Hybrid model** (critical for v1.9.1):
|
||||
- **Setup phase**: Synchronous (waits up to 10 seconds)
|
||||
- Why? OTA, web server, NTP all need WiFi ready
|
||||
- Prevents "DNS resolution failed" errors
|
||||
- Ensures time appears on display immediately after WiFi connects
|
||||
- **Loop phase**: Asynchronous (checks every 5 seconds)
|
||||
- Why? Don't freeze device if WiFi drops during operation
|
||||
- Graceful reconnection without user impact
|
||||
|
||||
### Configuration Storage
|
||||
|
||||
**EEPROM struct (512 bytes, 26 fields):**
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
struct Config {
|
||||
char ssid[32]; // WiFi network name
|
||||
char password[64]; // WiFi password
|
||||
int timezone_offset; // Seconds from UTC
|
||||
bool dst_enabled; // Auto DST (European rules)
|
||||
uint8_t brightness; // Display brightness (0-7)
|
||||
char ntp_server[64]; // NTP server address
|
||||
unsigned long ntp_interval; // NTP sync interval (seconds)
|
||||
bool hour_format_24; // 24h vs 12h display
|
||||
char hostname[32]; // mDNS hostname
|
||||
float latitude; // Weather location
|
||||
float longitude; // Weather location
|
||||
char city_name[32]; // Display in weather mode
|
||||
bool weather_enabled; // Feature toggle
|
||||
unsigned long weather_interval; // Update interval (seconds)
|
||||
unsigned long display_rotation_sec; // Mode switch interval
|
||||
bool show_weather; // Enable weather mode
|
||||
bool show_sunrise_sunset; // Enable sunrise/sunset mode
|
||||
uint8_t display_orientation; // Screen rotation (0-3)
|
||||
uint32_t magic; // 0xC10CC10C - validation
|
||||
};
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Validation**: Magic number check prevents loading corrupted EEPROM data.
|
||||
|
||||
### Display Modes
|
||||
|
||||
**Mode 1: Time Mode**
|
||||
- Large HH:MM display
|
||||
- Blinking colon (500ms interval)
|
||||
- Day of week + date
|
||||
- 24/12 hour format support
|
||||
|
||||
**Mode 2: Weather Mode**
|
||||
- Temperature with superscript °c
|
||||
- City name at bottom
|
||||
- Example: "15.4°c" + "Portimao"
|
||||
|
||||
**Mode 3: Sunrise/Sunset Mode**
|
||||
- Sunrise time with ↑ arrow
|
||||
- Sunset time with ↓ arrow
|
||||
- Daylight duration (e.g., "Day 9h 41m")
|
||||
- Calculation: sunset - sunrise = total daylight minutes
|
||||
|
||||
**Rotation**: Configurable interval (default 5 seconds), gracefully skips disabled modes.
|
||||
|
||||
### Memory Optimization Techniques
|
||||
|
||||
**1. ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR**
|
||||
|
||||
Applied to 26 functions to move code from IRAM to Flash:
|
||||
- All web handlers (15 functions)
|
||||
- Setup functions (5 functions)
|
||||
- Utilities (6 functions)
|
||||
|
||||
Result: IRAM usage manageable at 94%
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Chunked HTTP Responses**
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
// ❌ BAD - 140+ concatenations
|
||||
String html = "";
|
||||
html += F("<!DOCTYPE html>");
|
||||
html += F("<head>...");
|
||||
|
||||
// ✅ GOOD - Chunked transfer
|
||||
server.setContentLength(CONTENT_LENGTH_UNKNOWN);
|
||||
server.send(200, "text/html", "");
|
||||
server.sendContent_P(HTML_HEADER);
|
||||
server.sendContent_P(HTML_FOOTER);
|
||||
server.sendContent("");
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Result: ~8KB peak heap reduction
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Fixed-Size Buffers**
|
||||
|
||||
No dynamic String allocations in loops:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
char buf[150];
|
||||
snprintf_P(buf, sizeof(buf), PSTR("<div>IP: %s</div>"),
|
||||
WiFi.localIP().toString().c_str());
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Security Issues Fixed
|
||||
|
||||
### Original Firmware Vulnerabilities
|
||||
|
||||
**1. WiFi Password Leak (CRITICAL)**
|
||||
- Open access point remained active after setup
|
||||
- Web interface displayed WiFi password in plaintext
|
||||
- Anyone within range could connect and read password
|
||||
- **Impact**: Full network compromise
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Cloud Dependency**
|
||||
- Required QWeather API (Chinese service)
|
||||
- Needed account registration + API key
|
||||
- Unknown data collection practices
|
||||
- **Impact**: Privacy concerns, vendor lock-in
|
||||
|
||||
**3. No OTA Updates**
|
||||
- Required physical FTDI connection for updates
|
||||
- Difficult for non-technical users
|
||||
- **Impact**: Security vulnerabilities can't be patched remotely
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Hardcoded Credentials**
|
||||
- Default WiFi credentials in source code
|
||||
- No secure setup flow
|
||||
- **Impact**: Easy attack vector
|
||||
|
||||
### Custom Firmware Solutions
|
||||
|
||||
**1. WiFiManager Integration ✅**
|
||||
- Captive portal for secure first-time setup
|
||||
- AP automatically closes after 180 seconds
|
||||
- Fallback AP only on connection failure
|
||||
- Password-protected fallback (customizable)
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Open-Meteo API ✅**
|
||||
- Free weather service
|
||||
- No registration required
|
||||
- No API key needed
|
||||
- European service (GDPR compliant)
|
||||
|
||||
**3. OTA Updates ✅**
|
||||
- Web-based upload at `/update`
|
||||
- ArduinoOTA for IDE uploads
|
||||
- Password-protected (admin/admin - customizable)
|
||||
- Non-blocking during operation
|
||||
|
||||
**4. No Hardcoded Secrets ✅**
|
||||
- All credentials stored in EEPROM
|
||||
- Magic number validation
|
||||
- Factory reset capability
|
||||
- Configuration import/export
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Files & Structure
|
||||
|
||||
### Project Directory
|
||||
|
||||
**Location**: `/Users/apetrochenko/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs/src/arduino/clock/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource`
|
||||
|
||||
### Key Files
|
||||
|
||||
**Root Level:**
|
||||
- `README.md` (26KB) - Main documentation (blog-style)
|
||||
- `LICENSE` - MIT License
|
||||
- `CHANGELOG.md` - Version history
|
||||
- `CONTRIBUTING.md` - Contribution guidelines
|
||||
- `PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md` - Directory layout
|
||||
- `PROJECT_CONTEXT.md` - This file
|
||||
- `PUBLISH_TO_GITHUB.md` - GitHub publishing guide
|
||||
- `.gitignore` - Git exclusions
|
||||
|
||||
**Source Code:**
|
||||
- `src/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino` (65KB, 2,096 lines)
|
||||
|
||||
**Documentation:**
|
||||
- `docs/INSTALLATION.md` (18KB) - Complete installation guide
|
||||
- `docs/HARDWARE.md` (8KB) - Hardware specs + pinout
|
||||
- `docs/v1.9_RELEASE_NOTES.md` (7KB) - v1.9.0 changelog
|
||||
- `docs/v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md` (6KB, Russian) - v1.9.1 fix explanation
|
||||
|
||||
**Images:**
|
||||
- `images/product/` - 6 AliExpress product photos
|
||||
- 01-main-product.webp
|
||||
- 02-components.webp
|
||||
- 03-weather-forecast.webp
|
||||
- 04-temperature-display.webp
|
||||
- 05-details.webp
|
||||
- 06-size.webp
|
||||
- `images/build/` - 3 display screenshots
|
||||
- display-time.png
|
||||
- display-temperature.png
|
||||
- display-sunrise-sunset.png
|
||||
|
||||
**GitHub Config:**
|
||||
- `.github/workflows/build.yml` - CI/CD pipeline
|
||||
- `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.md`
|
||||
- `.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/feature_request.md`
|
||||
|
||||
### Compiled Artifacts (not in git)
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
build/
|
||||
├── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.bin (409KB) - Flash this via OTA
|
||||
├── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.elf - Debug symbols
|
||||
└── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.map - Memory map
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Git Repository
|
||||
|
||||
### GitHub Details
|
||||
|
||||
- **Repository**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
|
||||
- **Owner**: petrochen (Andrey Petrochenko)
|
||||
- **Visibility**: Public
|
||||
- **License**: MIT
|
||||
- **Created**: 2026-01-03
|
||||
|
||||
### Repository Configuration
|
||||
|
||||
**Enabled Features:**
|
||||
- ✅ Issues
|
||||
- ✅ Discussions
|
||||
- ✅ GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
|
||||
- ✅ Releases
|
||||
|
||||
**Topics (Tags):**
|
||||
- `esp8266`, `arduino`, `iot`, `weather-station`
|
||||
- `reverse-engineering`, `security`, `oled-display`
|
||||
- `ntp`, `ota-updates`, `open-meteo`
|
||||
|
||||
**Badges:**
|
||||
- Release version (auto-updates)
|
||||
- License (MIT)
|
||||
- Build status (CI/CD)
|
||||
- Open issues count
|
||||
- Hardware (ESP-01S)
|
||||
- Status (Production Ready)
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Release
|
||||
|
||||
**Tag**: v1.9.1
|
||||
**URL**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/releases/tag/v1.9.1
|
||||
**Status**: Production Ready
|
||||
**Created**: 2026-01-03
|
||||
|
||||
### Git Commits
|
||||
|
||||
**Total**: 3 commits
|
||||
1. `8f0df02` - Initial commit: v1.9.1 production firmware
|
||||
2. `f2dc2fb` - Add dynamic GitHub badges to README
|
||||
3. `2205445` - Update price: $12 → €5
|
||||
|
||||
### Web Interface URLs
|
||||
|
||||
- **Main**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
|
||||
- **Issues**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/issues
|
||||
- **Discussions**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/discussions
|
||||
- **Actions**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/actions
|
||||
- **Releases**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/releases
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps
|
||||
|
||||
### Planned Features (v1.10 or v2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Home Assistant Integration (High Priority)**
|
||||
|
||||
User specifically wants custom display screens pulling data from Home Assistant.
|
||||
|
||||
**Implementation ideas:**
|
||||
- Add REST API client to fetch HA sensor data
|
||||
- New display modes:
|
||||
- Energy usage dashboard
|
||||
- Room temperatures (multiple sensors)
|
||||
- Air quality / CO2 levels
|
||||
- Automation states (alarm, doors, lights)
|
||||
- Configuration: HA server URL, access token, entity IDs
|
||||
- Update interval: configurable (default 30 seconds)
|
||||
|
||||
**Technical approach:**
|
||||
- Use AsyncHTTPRequest for non-blocking HA API calls
|
||||
- JSON parsing with ArduinoJson library
|
||||
- Store HA config in EEPROM (new fields)
|
||||
- New web UI section for HA configuration
|
||||
|
||||
**2. MQTT Support**
|
||||
|
||||
- Publish time/weather data to MQTT broker
|
||||
- Subscribe to topics for display content
|
||||
- Enable automation triggers
|
||||
- Library: PubSubClient (async wrapper needed)
|
||||
|
||||
**3. WebSocket Live Updates**
|
||||
|
||||
- Replace polling with WebSocket
|
||||
- Real-time config changes
|
||||
- Live display preview in web UI
|
||||
- Push notifications for updates
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Multiple Weather Locations**
|
||||
|
||||
- Store 2-3 favorite locations
|
||||
- Rotate between them
|
||||
- Useful for travelers or multiple homes
|
||||
|
||||
**5. Display Animations**
|
||||
|
||||
- Smooth transitions between modes
|
||||
- Weather icons (sunny, cloudy, rainy)
|
||||
- Sunrise/sunset animations
|
||||
|
||||
### Code Quality Improvements
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Modular Architecture (v2.0)**
|
||||
|
||||
Split monolith (2,096 lines) into modules:
|
||||
```
|
||||
src/
|
||||
├── main.ino
|
||||
├── config.h
|
||||
├── display.cpp/h
|
||||
├── network.cpp/h
|
||||
├── weather.cpp/h
|
||||
├── webserver.cpp/h
|
||||
└── home_assistant.cpp/h (new)
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**2. ArduinoJson Integration**
|
||||
|
||||
Replace manual JSON parsing (173 lines) with library:
|
||||
- Cleaner code
|
||||
- Better error handling
|
||||
- Type safety
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Constants Organization**
|
||||
|
||||
Eliminate magic numbers:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
namespace Hardware {
|
||||
constexpr uint8_t I2C_SDA_PIN = 0;
|
||||
constexpr uint8_t I2C_SCL_PIN = 2;
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Unit Tests**
|
||||
|
||||
- Test state machines
|
||||
- Test JSON parsing
|
||||
- Test time calculations
|
||||
- Mock network calls
|
||||
|
||||
### Documentation Improvements
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Video Tutorial**
|
||||
|
||||
- YouTube walkthrough
|
||||
- FTDI connection demo
|
||||
- OTA update demo
|
||||
- Web configuration walkthrough
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Troubleshooting Flow Chart**
|
||||
|
||||
Visual guide for common issues:
|
||||
- Display not working
|
||||
- WiFi not connecting
|
||||
- Time not syncing
|
||||
- Weather not updating
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Localization**
|
||||
|
||||
Translate docs to:
|
||||
- Russian (v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md already in Russian)
|
||||
- Spanish
|
||||
- Portuguese
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Home Assistant Integration Guide**
|
||||
|
||||
Complete guide when HA support is added.
|
||||
|
||||
### Community Engagement
|
||||
|
||||
**1. Reddit Posts**
|
||||
|
||||
Subreddits to share on:
|
||||
- r/esp8266
|
||||
- r/arduino
|
||||
- r/selfhosted
|
||||
- r/homeassistant (after HA integration)
|
||||
- r/ReverseEngineering
|
||||
|
||||
**2. Hackaday**
|
||||
|
||||
Submit project tip: https://hackaday.com/submit-a-tip/
|
||||
|
||||
**3. Hackster.io**
|
||||
|
||||
Create full project page with build guide.
|
||||
|
||||
**4. Awesome Lists**
|
||||
|
||||
Add to "awesome ESP8266" and "awesome IoT" lists.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Learnings
|
||||
|
||||
### Hardware
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Always verify pinouts** - Don't assume standard mappings
|
||||
2. **FTDI is essential** - $2 adapter unlocks any ESP8266 device
|
||||
3. **Read PCB markings** - Model numbers save hours of guessing
|
||||
4. **Test voltage** - ESP8266 is NOT 5V tolerant
|
||||
5. **Document discoveries** - Pin mappings, I2C addresses, display models
|
||||
|
||||
### Software
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Async is hard but worth it** - Fully non-blocking eliminates freezes
|
||||
2. **IRAM is precious** - Use ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR liberally on ESP8266
|
||||
3. **Hybrid approaches work** - Don't be dogmatic (sync WiFi in setup() was correct)
|
||||
4. **State machines scale** - Better than callback hell for complex async
|
||||
5. **Test on real hardware** - Emulators miss pin issues and memory constraints
|
||||
|
||||
### Security
|
||||
|
||||
1. **IoT security is often terrible** - Always audit before trusting
|
||||
2. **Open source is safer** - Closed firmware is a black box
|
||||
3. **Defaults matter** - Insecure defaults (open AP, plaintext passwords) are vulnerabilities
|
||||
4. **Defense in depth** - Multiple layers catch mistakes
|
||||
5. **Update mechanism is critical** - OTA enables security patches
|
||||
|
||||
### Development
|
||||
|
||||
1. **OTA from day 1** - FTDI flashing gets old fast
|
||||
2. **Version control** - Backups (.bak, .bak2) saved the project multiple times
|
||||
3. **Document as you go** - Release notes prevent "what was I thinking?" moments
|
||||
4. **Incremental improvements** - v1.7 → v1.8 → v1.9.x made debugging manageable
|
||||
5. **User testing** - Photos from user revealed display cutoff issues
|
||||
|
||||
### Project Management
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Understand user needs** - User wanted Home Assistant integration (plan for it)
|
||||
2. **Security first** - Privacy/security was main motivation
|
||||
3. **Performance matters** - 10ms loop → <1ms dramatically improves UX
|
||||
4. **Documentation is product** - Good docs = more users = more contributors
|
||||
5. **Publish early** - GitHub repo enables community contributions
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Reference
|
||||
|
||||
### Current Device Configuration
|
||||
|
||||
**Hardware:**
|
||||
- Device: TJ-56-654 Weather Clock
|
||||
- Location: User's home network
|
||||
- IP: 192.168.2.47
|
||||
- Hostname: tj56654-clock.local
|
||||
|
||||
**Software:**
|
||||
- Firmware: v1.9.1
|
||||
- WiFi: SibWings
|
||||
- Weather: Portimao, Portugal (37.19°N, 8.54°W)
|
||||
- Timezone: UTC+0 (Lisbon) with auto DST
|
||||
- NTP: pool.ntp.org (1 hour interval)
|
||||
|
||||
**Access:**
|
||||
- Web UI: http://192.168.2.47 or http://tj56654-clock.local
|
||||
- OTA Update: http://192.168.2.47/update (admin/admin)
|
||||
- API Base: http://192.168.2.47/api/
|
||||
|
||||
### Important Commands
|
||||
|
||||
**Compile:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
arduino-cli compile --fqbn esp8266:esp8266:generic \
|
||||
src/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Upload OTA:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
curl -u admin:admin \
|
||||
-F "file=@build/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.bin" \
|
||||
http://192.168.2.47/update
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Check status:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
curl http://192.168.2.47/api/status | jq
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**View logs:**
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Connect via serial (if FTDI attached)
|
||||
screen /dev/cu.usbserial* 115200
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Library Dependencies
|
||||
|
||||
Required libraries (install via Arduino Library Manager):
|
||||
|
||||
| Library | Version | Purpose |
|
||||
|---------|---------|---------|
|
||||
| Adafruit GFX Library | 1.11.0+ | Graphics primitives |
|
||||
| Adafruit SSD1306 | 2.5.0+ | OLED display driver |
|
||||
| NTPClient | 3.2.0+ | NTP time sync (base) |
|
||||
| WiFiManager | 2.0.0+ | Captive portal |
|
||||
| AsyncHTTPRequest_Generic | 1.13.0+ | Async weather fetch |
|
||||
| ESPAsyncTCP | 1.2.2+ | Async TCP layer |
|
||||
|
||||
### External APIs
|
||||
|
||||
**Open-Meteo:**
|
||||
- URL: https://api.open-meteo.com/v1/forecast
|
||||
- Authentication: None (free, no API key)
|
||||
- Rate limit: None (reasonable use)
|
||||
- Documentation: https://open-meteo.com/en/docs
|
||||
|
||||
**NTP:**
|
||||
- Default: pool.ntp.org
|
||||
- Protocol: UDP port 123
|
||||
- Fallbacks: time.google.com, time.cloudflare.com
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Contact & Collaboration
|
||||
|
||||
**GitHub**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
|
||||
**Issues**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/issues
|
||||
**Discussions**: https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/discussions
|
||||
|
||||
**Contributions welcome!** See [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Summary
|
||||
|
||||
This project successfully transformed a €5 AliExpress IoT device with critical security vulnerabilities into a fully secure, high-performance, feature-rich smart clock with open-source firmware.
|
||||
|
||||
**Key achievements:**
|
||||
- ✅ Eliminated WiFi password leak vulnerability
|
||||
- ✅ Achieved <1ms loop time (10x performance improvement)
|
||||
- ✅ Enabled OTA updates (no more FTDI wiring)
|
||||
- ✅ Free weather API (no registration)
|
||||
- ✅ Full async architecture (zero blocking)
|
||||
- ✅ Production-ready stability (24/7 uptime)
|
||||
- ✅ Open-source on GitHub (MIT license)
|
||||
- ✅ Comprehensive documentation (100KB+ docs)
|
||||
|
||||
**Next milestone**: Home Assistant integration for custom display screens.
|
||||
|
||||
**Status**: Project complete and ready for community contributions! 🚀
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Last session work (2026-01-03):**
|
||||
1. ✅ Compiled v1.9.1 with daylight duration feature
|
||||
2. ✅ Uploaded via OTA to device (192.168.2.47)
|
||||
3. ✅ Created complete GitHub repository structure
|
||||
4. ✅ Published to https://github.com/petrochen/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
|
||||
5. ✅ Created release v1.9.1
|
||||
6. ✅ Added badges, topics, documentation
|
||||
7. ✅ Fixed price ($12 → €5)
|
||||
8. ✅ Saved full project context
|
||||
|
||||
**Repository ready for sharing on Reddit, Hackaday, and other communities!**
|
||||
@@ -1,249 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Project Structure
|
||||
|
||||
This document describes the organization of the ESP8266 Weather Clock firmware repository.
|
||||
|
||||
## Directory Layout
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/
|
||||
│
|
||||
├── README.md # Main documentation (start here!)
|
||||
├── LICENSE # MIT License
|
||||
├── CHANGELOG.md # Version history
|
||||
├── CONTRIBUTING.md # Contribution guidelines
|
||||
├── PROJECT_STRUCTURE.md # This file
|
||||
├── .gitignore # Git exclusions
|
||||
│
|
||||
├── src/ # Source code
|
||||
│ └── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino # Main firmware (2,096 lines)
|
||||
│
|
||||
├── docs/ # Documentation
|
||||
│ ├── INSTALLATION.md # Complete installation guide
|
||||
│ ├── HARDWARE.md # Hardware specs and pinout
|
||||
│ ├── v1.9_RELEASE_NOTES.md # v1.9.0 release notes
|
||||
│ └── v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md # v1.9.1 WiFi startup fix
|
||||
│
|
||||
├── images/ # Photos and screenshots
|
||||
│ ├── product/ # AliExpress product photos
|
||||
│ │ ├── 01-main-product.webp # Main product shot
|
||||
│ │ ├── 02-components.webp # Kit components
|
||||
│ │ ├── 03-weather-forecast.webp
|
||||
│ │ ├── 04-temperature-display.webp
|
||||
│ │ ├── 05-details.webp # Transparent case details
|
||||
│ │ └── 06-size.webp # Dimensions (40x40x43mm)
|
||||
│ │
|
||||
│ └── build/ # Custom firmware screenshots
|
||||
│ ├── display-time.png # Time display mode
|
||||
│ ├── display-temperature.png # Weather display mode
|
||||
│ └── display-sunrise-sunset.png # Solar display mode
|
||||
│
|
||||
└── .github/ # GitHub-specific files
|
||||
├── workflows/
|
||||
│ └── build.yml # CI: Auto-build on push
|
||||
│
|
||||
└── ISSUE_TEMPLATE/
|
||||
├── bug_report.md # Bug report template
|
||||
└── feature_request.md # Feature request template
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Key Files
|
||||
|
||||
### Root Level
|
||||
|
||||
**README.md** (11KB)
|
||||
- Main project documentation
|
||||
- Blog-style narrative about reverse engineering
|
||||
- Security issues discovered
|
||||
- Complete feature list
|
||||
- Installation quickstart
|
||||
- API documentation
|
||||
|
||||
**LICENSE** (MIT)
|
||||
- Permissive open source license
|
||||
- Use freely, modify, distribute
|
||||
|
||||
**CHANGELOG.md**
|
||||
- Version history: v1.5 → v1.9.1
|
||||
- Features, fixes, breaking changes
|
||||
- Migration notes
|
||||
|
||||
**CONTRIBUTING.md**
|
||||
- How to contribute
|
||||
- Code style guidelines
|
||||
- Testing requirements
|
||||
|
||||
### Source Code (`/src`)
|
||||
|
||||
**clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino**
|
||||
- Main firmware file (2,096 lines)
|
||||
- ESP8266 Arduino sketch
|
||||
- Requires libraries:
|
||||
- Adafruit GFX & SSD1306
|
||||
- NTPClient
|
||||
- WiFiManager
|
||||
- AsyncHTTPRequest_Generic
|
||||
- ESPAsyncTCP
|
||||
|
||||
**Architecture:**
|
||||
- Fully async (zero blocking in loop)
|
||||
- State machines: WiFi, NTP, Weather
|
||||
- Hybrid model: sync WiFi in setup(), async in loop()
|
||||
- Memory-optimized: ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR on 26 functions
|
||||
|
||||
**Configuration:**
|
||||
- 26-field struct stored in EEPROM
|
||||
- Magic number validation
|
||||
- Web-based config UI
|
||||
|
||||
### Documentation (`/docs`)
|
||||
|
||||
**INSTALLATION.md** (18KB)
|
||||
- Complete step-by-step installation guide
|
||||
- Arduino IDE setup
|
||||
- FTDI wiring diagrams
|
||||
- OTA update instructions
|
||||
- Comprehensive troubleshooting
|
||||
|
||||
**HARDWARE.md** (8KB)
|
||||
- ESP-01S specifications
|
||||
- Pin mapping (SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2)
|
||||
- Display module details (GM009605v4.3)
|
||||
- Power requirements
|
||||
- Memory layout
|
||||
- Safety warnings
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.9_RELEASE_NOTES.md** (7KB)
|
||||
- Detailed v1.9.0 changelog
|
||||
- Performance improvements
|
||||
- Async architecture explanation
|
||||
- Memory usage comparison
|
||||
- Testing checklist
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md** (Russian, 6KB)
|
||||
- Critical startup fix documentation
|
||||
- WiFi synchronous vs async tradeoffs
|
||||
- Timeline diagrams
|
||||
- Before/after comparison
|
||||
|
||||
### Images (`/images`)
|
||||
|
||||
**Product Photos** (`/product`)
|
||||
- Original AliExpress product images
|
||||
- DIY kit components
|
||||
- Transparent acrylic case
|
||||
- Size reference (40mm cube)
|
||||
|
||||
**Build Photos** (`/build`)
|
||||
- Custom firmware screenshots
|
||||
- Three display modes:
|
||||
1. Time mode (10:34 + date)
|
||||
2. Weather mode (15.4°c + city)
|
||||
3. Sunrise/sunset mode (times + daylight duration)
|
||||
|
||||
### GitHub Config (`/.github`)
|
||||
|
||||
**Workflows**
|
||||
- `build.yml`: CI pipeline
|
||||
- Auto-compile on push
|
||||
- Check firmware size < 470KB
|
||||
- Upload build artifacts
|
||||
- Attach binaries to releases
|
||||
|
||||
**Issue Templates**
|
||||
- `bug_report.md`: Structured bug reports
|
||||
- `feature_request.md`: Feature suggestions
|
||||
|
||||
## Build Artifacts (ignored by git)
|
||||
|
||||
When you compile locally, these are created:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
build/
|
||||
├── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.bin # Flash this via OTA
|
||||
├── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.elf # Debug symbols
|
||||
└── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.map # Memory map
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Note**: `build/` is in `.gitignore` - artifacts not committed to repo.
|
||||
|
||||
## File Sizes
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Size | Description |
|
||||
|------|------|-------------|
|
||||
| `src/*.ino` | 65KB | Main source code |
|
||||
| `build/*.bin` | 409KB | Compiled firmware |
|
||||
| `README.md` | 45KB | Main docs |
|
||||
| `docs/INSTALLATION.md` | 18KB | Install guide |
|
||||
| `docs/HARDWARE.md` | 8KB | Hardware specs |
|
||||
|
||||
## Memory Usage
|
||||
|
||||
**Compiled firmware (v1.9.1):**
|
||||
- Flash: 408,844 / 1,048,576 bytes (38%)
|
||||
- RAM: 37,644 / 80,192 bytes (46%)
|
||||
- IRAM: 61,987 / 65,536 bytes (94%) ⚠️
|
||||
|
||||
**Why 94% IRAM is acceptable:**
|
||||
- ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR applied to all web handlers
|
||||
- Stable across versions v1.8-v1.9.1
|
||||
- No IRAM growth observed in testing
|
||||
|
||||
## Version Control
|
||||
|
||||
**Branches:**
|
||||
- `main`: Stable releases (v1.9.1)
|
||||
- `develop`: Work-in-progress features
|
||||
- `feature/*`: New feature branches
|
||||
|
||||
**Tags:**
|
||||
- `v1.9.1`: Current production release
|
||||
- `v1.9.0`: Async refactoring
|
||||
- `v1.8.0`: Security + stability fixes
|
||||
- `v1.7.0`: Initial working firmware
|
||||
|
||||
## Not Included (Why)
|
||||
|
||||
**What's NOT in this repo:**
|
||||
- Build artifacts (`.bin`, `.elf`, `.map`) - generated locally
|
||||
- Backup files (`.bak`, `.bak2`) - development artifacts
|
||||
- IDE configs (`.vscode/`, `.idea/`) - personal preferences
|
||||
- macOS metadata (`.DS_Store`) - system files
|
||||
- Secrets (`config_local.h`) - would leak credentials
|
||||
|
||||
These are excluded via `.gitignore`.
|
||||
|
||||
## How to Navigate
|
||||
|
||||
**For users:**
|
||||
1. Start with `README.md` (overview + quickstart)
|
||||
2. Follow `docs/INSTALLATION.md` (step-by-step setup)
|
||||
3. Check `CHANGELOG.md` (version history)
|
||||
|
||||
**For developers:**
|
||||
1. Read `CONTRIBUTING.md` (guidelines)
|
||||
2. Study `src/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino` (source code)
|
||||
3. Review `docs/HARDWARE.md` (hardware constraints)
|
||||
4. Check `.github/workflows/build.yml` (CI setup)
|
||||
|
||||
**For hardware hackers:**
|
||||
1. Check `docs/HARDWARE.md` (pinout, specs)
|
||||
2. View `images/product/` (original device photos)
|
||||
3. Read `README.md` section "Hardware Discovery"
|
||||
|
||||
**For troubleshooters:**
|
||||
1. Open `docs/INSTALLATION.md`
|
||||
2. Jump to "Troubleshooting" section
|
||||
3. Check `images/build/` for reference screenshots
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Links
|
||||
|
||||
- **Main docs**: [README.md](README.md)
|
||||
- **Install guide**: [docs/INSTALLATION.md](docs/INSTALLATION.md)
|
||||
- **Hardware specs**: [docs/HARDWARE.md](docs/HARDWARE.md)
|
||||
- **Changelog**: [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)
|
||||
- **Contributing**: [CONTRIBUTING.md](CONTRIBUTING.md)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Last updated**: 2026-01-03
|
||||
**Repository**: https://github.com/your-username/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
|
||||
@@ -1,440 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# Publishing to GitHub - Step by Step Guide
|
||||
|
||||
This file contains instructions for publishing this project to GitHub.
|
||||
|
||||
## Prerequisites
|
||||
|
||||
1. **GitHub account** - Sign up at https://github.com if you don't have one
|
||||
2. **Git installed** - Check with `git --version` in terminal
|
||||
3. **GitHub CLI (optional)** - Makes repository creation easier: https://cli.github.com/
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Option 1: Using GitHub Web Interface (Easiest)
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 1: Create Repository on GitHub
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to https://github.com/new
|
||||
2. Fill in:
|
||||
- **Repository name**: `esp8266-weather-clock-opensource`
|
||||
- **Description**: `Secure open-source firmware for ESP8266 weather clock - reverse engineered from AliExpress DIY kit`
|
||||
- **Visibility**: Public ✅
|
||||
- **Initialize**: ❌ Do NOT check "Add README" (we have one)
|
||||
3. Click: **Create repository**
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Initialize Local Git Repository
|
||||
|
||||
Open terminal and navigate to project directory:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
cd "/Users/apetrochenko/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs/src/arduino/clock/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Initialize git and add files:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Initialize git
|
||||
git init
|
||||
|
||||
# Add all files
|
||||
git add .
|
||||
|
||||
# Create first commit
|
||||
git commit -m "Initial commit: v1.9.1 production firmware
|
||||
|
||||
- Complete reverse engineering of TJ-56-654 weather clock
|
||||
- Fixes security issues (WiFi password leak)
|
||||
- Fully async architecture (zero blocking)
|
||||
- OTA updates, web interface, REST API
|
||||
- Open-Meteo weather (free, no API key)
|
||||
- Comprehensive documentation"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Connect to GitHub
|
||||
|
||||
Replace `YOUR_USERNAME` with your actual GitHub username:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Add remote
|
||||
git remote add origin https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource.git
|
||||
|
||||
# Set main branch
|
||||
git branch -M main
|
||||
|
||||
# Push to GitHub
|
||||
git push -u origin main
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**If prompted for credentials:**
|
||||
- Username: Your GitHub username
|
||||
- Password: Use **Personal Access Token** (not your password!)
|
||||
- Create token at: https://github.com/settings/tokens
|
||||
- Select scopes: `repo` (full control of private repositories)
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 4: Verify Upload
|
||||
|
||||
1. Browse to: `https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource`
|
||||
2. You should see:
|
||||
- README.md rendered nicely
|
||||
- All directories and files
|
||||
- First commit visible
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Option 2: Using GitHub CLI (Faster)
|
||||
|
||||
If you have GitHub CLI installed:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Navigate to project
|
||||
cd "/Users/apetrochenko/Library/Mobile Documents/com~apple~CloudDocs/src/arduino/clock/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource"
|
||||
|
||||
# Authenticate (one-time)
|
||||
gh auth login
|
||||
|
||||
# Create repo and push in one command
|
||||
gh repo create esp8266-weather-clock-opensource \
|
||||
--public \
|
||||
--source=. \
|
||||
--description="Secure open-source firmware for ESP8266 weather clock" \
|
||||
--push
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Done! Repository is created and pushed.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 5: Configure Repository Settings
|
||||
|
||||
### Add Topics (Tags)
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to your repo on GitHub
|
||||
2. Click: **⚙️ Settings** (top right near About)
|
||||
3. Under "Topics", add:
|
||||
- `esp8266`
|
||||
- `arduino`
|
||||
- `iot`
|
||||
- `weather-station`
|
||||
- `reverse-engineering`
|
||||
- `security`
|
||||
- `oled-display`
|
||||
- `ntp`
|
||||
- `ota-updates`
|
||||
- `open-meteo`
|
||||
|
||||
### Update About Section
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to repo main page
|
||||
2. Click: **⚙️** (gear icon) next to "About"
|
||||
3. Set:
|
||||
- **Description**: `Secure open-source firmware for ESP8266 weather clock - reverse engineered from AliExpress DIY kit to fix security flaws`
|
||||
- **Website**: `https://open-meteo.com` (or your personal site if you blog about it)
|
||||
- **Topics**: Should already be set from above
|
||||
|
||||
### Enable Features
|
||||
|
||||
In **Settings → General**:
|
||||
|
||||
**Features**:
|
||||
- ✅ Issues (for bug reports)
|
||||
- ✅ Discussions (for questions)
|
||||
- ❌ Wiki (not needed, we have docs/)
|
||||
- ❌ Projects (not needed yet)
|
||||
|
||||
**Pull Requests**:
|
||||
- ✅ Allow squash merging
|
||||
- ✅ Automatically delete head branches
|
||||
|
||||
### Set Up GitHub Actions
|
||||
|
||||
The CI workflow should activate automatically on first push. Check:
|
||||
1. Go to: **Actions** tab
|
||||
2. You should see: "Build Firmware" workflow
|
||||
3. It should run and ✅ pass (compiles firmware)
|
||||
|
||||
If it fails:
|
||||
- Check library names in `.github/workflows/build.yml`
|
||||
- Some libraries may need exact version pinning
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 6: Create First Release
|
||||
|
||||
### Tag the Release Locally
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Create annotated tag
|
||||
git tag -a v1.9.1 -m "Release v1.9.1: Production-ready firmware
|
||||
|
||||
Features:
|
||||
- Hybrid WiFi model (sync on boot, async in loop)
|
||||
- Daylight duration display
|
||||
- Fully async NTP, weather, WiFi reconnect
|
||||
- OTA updates, web interface, REST API
|
||||
- Open-Meteo weather (free API)
|
||||
- Security fixes (no WiFi password leak)
|
||||
|
||||
Fixes:
|
||||
- Startup display blank for 10+ seconds
|
||||
- DNS resolution failed errors
|
||||
- Sunrise/sunset label cutoff"
|
||||
|
||||
# Push tag to GitHub
|
||||
git push origin v1.9.1
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Create Release on GitHub
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to: **Releases** (right sidebar)
|
||||
2. Click: **Draft a new release**
|
||||
3. Fill in:
|
||||
- **Tag**: `v1.9.1` (should appear in dropdown)
|
||||
- **Release title**: `v1.9.1 - Production Ready`
|
||||
- **Description**:
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## 🎉 First Public Release
|
||||
|
||||
Secure, open-source replacement firmware for ESP8266 weather clocks.
|
||||
|
||||
### ✨ Highlights
|
||||
- **Security**: Fixes WiFi password leak in original firmware
|
||||
- **Performance**: Fully async architecture, <1ms loop time
|
||||
- **Features**: OTA updates, web UI, REST API, NTP time, weather
|
||||
- **Free API**: Uses Open-Meteo (no registration required)
|
||||
|
||||
### 📦 Downloads
|
||||
- `esp8266-weather-clock-v1.9.1.bin` - Flash this via OTA or FTDI
|
||||
|
||||
### 📖 Documentation
|
||||
- [Installation Guide](docs/INSTALLATION.md)
|
||||
- [Hardware Specs](docs/HARDWARE.md)
|
||||
- [Full Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)
|
||||
|
||||
### 🚀 Quick Start
|
||||
1. Download `.bin` file
|
||||
2. Flash via FTDI (first time) or OTA (updates)
|
||||
3. Connect to `TJ56654-Setup` WiFi
|
||||
4. Configure your network
|
||||
5. Access web UI at `http://tj56654-clock.local`
|
||||
|
||||
See [README](README.md) for complete instructions.
|
||||
|
||||
### 🐛 Known Issues
|
||||
None! This release is production-ready and tested 24/7.
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Attach binary** (if you have it locally):
|
||||
- Compile firmware first: Arduino IDE → Sketch → Export Compiled Binary
|
||||
- Or use GitHub Actions artifact
|
||||
- Drag `build/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino.bin` to release assets
|
||||
- Rename to: `esp8266-weather-clock-v1.9.1.bin`
|
||||
|
||||
5. Click: **Publish release**
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 7: Add Shields/Badges to README
|
||||
|
||||
Edit `README.md` and add at the top (after title):
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
<p align="center">
|
||||
<a href="https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/releases">
|
||||
<img src="https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource?style=flat-square" alt="Release">
|
||||
</a>
|
||||
<a href="https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/blob/main/LICENSE">
|
||||
<img src="https://img.shields.io/github/license/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource?style=flat-square" alt="License">
|
||||
</a>
|
||||
<a href="https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/actions">
|
||||
<img src="https://img.shields.io/github/actions/workflow/status/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/build.yml?style=flat-square" alt="Build">
|
||||
</a>
|
||||
<a href="https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/issues">
|
||||
<img src="https://img.shields.io/github/issues/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource?style=flat-square" alt="Issues">
|
||||
</a>
|
||||
</p>
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Replace `YOUR_USERNAME` with actual username.
|
||||
|
||||
Commit and push:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
git add README.md
|
||||
git commit -m "Add badges to README"
|
||||
git push
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Step 8: Share Your Project
|
||||
|
||||
### Post on Social Media
|
||||
|
||||
**Reddit:**
|
||||
- r/esp8266
|
||||
- r/arduino
|
||||
- r/selfhosted
|
||||
- r/homeassistant (when you add HA integration)
|
||||
|
||||
**Hackaday:**
|
||||
- Submit project tip: https://hackaday.com/submit-a-tip/
|
||||
|
||||
**Hackster.io:**
|
||||
- Create project page: https://www.hackster.io/
|
||||
|
||||
**Twitter/X:**
|
||||
```
|
||||
Just reverse-engineered a $12 AliExpress weather clock and found it was leaking WiFi passwords!
|
||||
|
||||
Replaced the firmware with secure open-source version:
|
||||
- ✅ No password leak
|
||||
- ✅ OTA updates
|
||||
- ✅ Free weather API
|
||||
- ✅ Full async arch
|
||||
|
||||
Check it out: [your-repo-link]
|
||||
|
||||
#ESP8266 #IoTSecurity #Arduino
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Add to Awesome Lists
|
||||
|
||||
Search for "awesome ESP8266" and submit PR to add your project.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Maintenance Tips
|
||||
|
||||
### Keep README Updated
|
||||
|
||||
When you add features:
|
||||
1. Update README.md
|
||||
2. Update CHANGELOG.md
|
||||
3. Create new git tag
|
||||
4. Create GitHub release
|
||||
|
||||
### Respond to Issues
|
||||
|
||||
Enable email notifications:
|
||||
1. Go to: repo → **Watch** → **Custom**
|
||||
2. Check: ✅ Issues, ✅ Pull requests, ✅ Discussions
|
||||
|
||||
### Version Numbering
|
||||
|
||||
Use semantic versioning (semver.org):
|
||||
- `v2.0.0`: Breaking changes (incompatible config)
|
||||
- `v1.10.0`: New features (backward-compatible)
|
||||
- `v1.9.2`: Bug fixes only
|
||||
|
||||
### Automated Releases
|
||||
|
||||
GitHub Actions can auto-build on new tags. Check `.github/workflows/build.yml`.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Troubleshooting
|
||||
|
||||
### "Permission denied" when pushing
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Use Personal Access Token instead of password
|
||||
1. Generate: https://github.com/settings/tokens
|
||||
2. Scopes: `repo` (full control)
|
||||
3. Use token as password when prompted
|
||||
|
||||
Or configure SSH keys:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Generate SSH key
|
||||
ssh-keygen -t ed25519 -C "your_email@example.com"
|
||||
|
||||
# Add to GitHub: Settings → SSH Keys → New SSH key
|
||||
# Paste contents of ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
|
||||
|
||||
# Change remote to SSH
|
||||
git remote set-url origin git@github.com:YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource.git
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### "This repository is empty"
|
||||
|
||||
You forgot to push:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
git push -u origin main
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Files too large
|
||||
|
||||
GitHub has 100MB file size limit. If you accidentally added build artifacts:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Remove from staging
|
||||
git reset HEAD build/
|
||||
|
||||
# Add to .gitignore
|
||||
echo "build/" >> .gitignore
|
||||
|
||||
# Commit
|
||||
git commit -m "Ignore build artifacts"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### CI build fails
|
||||
|
||||
Check:
|
||||
- Library names are correct in `build.yml`
|
||||
- All libraries are available via Arduino Library Manager
|
||||
- Firmware compiles locally first
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps After Publishing
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Star your own repo** (to make it discoverable)
|
||||
2. **Watch releases** (be notified of activity)
|
||||
3. **Enable Discussions** (for community Q&A)
|
||||
4. **Create SECURITY.md** (if you want responsible disclosure process)
|
||||
5. **Add funding links** (GitHub Sponsors, Buy Me a Coffee, etc.)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## GitHub Repository Best Practices
|
||||
|
||||
### Essential Files (✅ You have these!)
|
||||
- ✅ README.md
|
||||
- ✅ LICENSE
|
||||
- ✅ CONTRIBUTING.md
|
||||
- ✅ CHANGELOG.md
|
||||
- ✅ .gitignore
|
||||
- ✅ Issue templates
|
||||
|
||||
### Nice-to-Have
|
||||
- CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md (for community standards)
|
||||
- SECURITY.md (vulnerability disclosure policy)
|
||||
- FUNDING.yml (donation links)
|
||||
|
||||
### Pin Important Files
|
||||
|
||||
On your repo page, pin:
|
||||
1. README.md (auto-pinned)
|
||||
2. INSTALLATION.md (pin in About section)
|
||||
3. Latest release (pin in sidebar)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Success Checklist
|
||||
|
||||
After publishing, verify:
|
||||
- [ ] Repository is public and accessible
|
||||
- [ ] README renders correctly (images, links work)
|
||||
- [ ] All documentation files are present
|
||||
- [ ] CI/CD pipeline passes (green checkmark)
|
||||
- [ ] First release is tagged and published
|
||||
- [ ] Binary is attached to release
|
||||
- [ ] Topics/tags are set
|
||||
- [ ] License is visible
|
||||
- [ ] Issues and Discussions are enabled
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Congratulations!** Your project is now public and ready to help the world build secure IoT devices. 🚀
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Repository URL**: https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/esp8266-weather-clock-opensource
|
||||
|
||||
Don't forget to replace `YOUR_USERNAME` with your actual GitHub username!
|
||||
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ I bought a cute weather clock kit from AliExpress ([TJ-56-654](https://pt.aliexp
|
||||
- [The Investigation](#the-investigation)
|
||||
- [The Solution: Custom Firmware](#the-solution-custom-firmware)
|
||||
- [Technical Deep Dive](#technical-deep-dive)
|
||||
- [The Journey: v1.7 → v1.9.2](#the-journey-v17--v192)
|
||||
- [The Journey: v1.7 → v1.9.4](#the-journey-v17--v194)
|
||||
- [What's Next: Home Assistant Integration](#whats-next-home-assistant-integration)
|
||||
- [How to Flash This Firmware](#how-to-flash-this-firmware)
|
||||
- [Web Interface](#web-interface)
|
||||
@@ -60,6 +60,7 @@ When you first set up the device, it creates an access point with a default pass
|
||||
5. **Your WiFi password is displayed in plaintext on the config page**
|
||||
|
||||
Anyone within WiFi range could:
|
||||
|
||||
- Connect to the device's AP (weak default password)
|
||||
- Browse to 192.168.4.1
|
||||
- Read your WiFi password in plaintext
|
||||
@@ -79,7 +80,7 @@ This is a textbook example of poor IoT security design. No thanks.
|
||||
### Original Hardware Specifications
|
||||
|
||||
| Component | Details |
|
||||
|-----------|---------|
|
||||
| ----------- | ---------------------------------------- |
|
||||
| **MCU** | ESP-01S (ESP8266EX, 1MB flash, 80KB RAM) |
|
||||
| **Display** | GM009605v4.3 OLED (128x64, I2C) |
|
||||
| **Power** | 5V USB (Micro-USB) |
|
||||
@@ -119,6 +120,7 @@ The transparent case made inspection easy - just unscrew the brass standoffs. In
|
||||
- **No additional sensors** (temperature/humidity were from weather API, not local)
|
||||
|
||||
The ESP-01S pinout is printed right on the PCB:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
3V3 | GND
|
||||
TX | GPIO0 (I2C SDA)
|
||||
@@ -135,6 +137,7 @@ To flash custom firmware, you need:
|
||||
3. **Steady hands**
|
||||
|
||||
**Wiring:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
FTDI ESP-01S
|
||||
────────────────────
|
||||
@@ -146,12 +149,14 @@ FTDI ESP-01S
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Boot into flash mode:**
|
||||
|
||||
1. Connect GPIO0 to GND
|
||||
2. Power on the device
|
||||
3. Remove GPIO0 to GND connection after boot
|
||||
4. Device is now in programming mode
|
||||
|
||||
**Programming:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Use Arduino IDE with ESP8266 board support
|
||||
- Select board: "Generic ESP8266 Module"
|
||||
- Flash size: 1MB (FS:64KB OTA:~470KB)
|
||||
@@ -176,6 +181,7 @@ I decided to write a complete replacement firmware with:
|
||||
### Features Implemented
|
||||
|
||||
#### 🌐 Network & Time
|
||||
|
||||
- **WiFiManager** captive portal for secure first-time setup
|
||||
- **Hybrid WiFi**: Synchronous on boot (ensures proper init), async reconnect during operation
|
||||
- **NTP time sync** with configurable server and interval
|
||||
@@ -183,12 +189,14 @@ I decided to write a complete replacement firmware with:
|
||||
- **mDNS**: Access via `http://tj56654-clock.local/`
|
||||
|
||||
#### 🌦️ Weather Data
|
||||
|
||||
- **Open-Meteo API**: Free, no registration, no API key
|
||||
- **Configurable location**: Latitude/longitude + city name
|
||||
- **Data**: Temperature, sunrise, sunset, daylight duration
|
||||
- **Smart updates**: Async fetch every 30 minutes (configurable)
|
||||
|
||||
#### 🔄 OTA Updates
|
||||
|
||||
- **Web-based OTA**: Upload .bin files via browser at `/update`
|
||||
- **ArduinoOTA**: Update directly from Arduino IDE
|
||||
- **Non-blocking**: System stays responsive during updates
|
||||
@@ -245,33 +253,39 @@ All endpoints return JSON:
|
||||
The firmware uses **zero blocking operations** in the main loop. Everything is state-machine-based:
|
||||
|
||||
#### Weather State Machine
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum WeatherState { IDLE, REQUESTING, SUCCESS, FAILED };
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Uses `AsyncHTTPRequest` library:
|
||||
|
||||
- Non-blocking HTTP requests
|
||||
- Callback-based response handling
|
||||
- Exponential backoff on failures (1s → 2s → 4s)
|
||||
- Maximum 3 retries before giving up
|
||||
|
||||
#### NTP State Machine
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum NTPState { IDLE, REQUEST_SENT, WAITING, SUCCESS, FAILED };
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Custom manual NTP implementation:
|
||||
|
||||
- Builds raw UDP packets (48 bytes)
|
||||
- Non-blocking `parsePacket()` checks
|
||||
- 5-second timeout
|
||||
- Independent epoch tracking for accuracy between syncs
|
||||
|
||||
#### WiFi State Machine
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum WiFiConnectionState { IDLE, CONNECTING, CONNECTED, FAILED };
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Hybrid model** (this was critical!):
|
||||
|
||||
- **Setup phase**: Synchronous connection (waits up to 10 seconds)
|
||||
- Why? OTA, web server, NTP all need WiFi ready
|
||||
- Without this, device shows blank display for 10+ seconds
|
||||
@@ -283,7 +297,7 @@ enum WiFiConnectionState { IDLE, CONNECTING, CONNECTED, FAILED };
|
||||
ESP8266 has strict memory limits:
|
||||
|
||||
| Memory Type | Total | Used | Usage | Status |
|
||||
|-------------|-------|------|-------|--------|
|
||||
| ----------- | --------- | ------- | ------- | ----------- |
|
||||
| **Flash** | 1,048,576 | 408,844 | 38% | ✅ Plenty |
|
||||
| **RAM** | 80,192 | 37,644 | 46% | ✅ Safe |
|
||||
| **IRAM** | 65,536 | 61,987 | **94%** | ⚠️ Critical |
|
||||
@@ -304,6 +318,7 @@ Applied to 26 functions (web handlers, display, config utilities), reducing IRAM
|
||||
**String Safety:**
|
||||
|
||||
Avoid String concatenation in loops (causes heap fragmentation):
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
// ❌ BAD - 140+ concatenations
|
||||
String html = "";
|
||||
@@ -353,29 +368,34 @@ struct Config {
|
||||
This took **3 firmware iterations** to get right:
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.5**: Assumed TM1637 (7-segment LED driver)
|
||||
|
||||
- ❌ Wrong - device has OLED, not 7-segment LEDs
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.6**: Tried TM1650 (another LED driver)
|
||||
|
||||
- ❌ Wrong - I2C addresses didn't match
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.7**: Identified GM009605v4.3 (SSD1306-compatible OLED)
|
||||
|
||||
- ✅ Correct! Used Adafruit_SSD1306 library
|
||||
- ✅ Discovered swapped pins: SDA on GPIO0, SCL on GPIO2
|
||||
|
||||
**Pin mapping quirk:**
|
||||
|
||||
Standard ESP8266 I2C uses GPIO4 (SDA) and GPIO5 (SCL), but ESP-01S only exposes GPIO0 and GPIO2. The board designer mapped:
|
||||
|
||||
- GPIO0 → SDA (unusual)
|
||||
- GPIO2 → SCL (unusual)
|
||||
|
||||
This is **backwards** from typical breakout boards, but works perfectly once configured:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
Wire.begin(0, 2); // SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## The Journey: v1.7 → v1.9.2
|
||||
## The Journey: v1.7 → v1.9.4
|
||||
|
||||
### v1.7: Display Discovery ✅
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -389,6 +409,7 @@ Wire.begin(0, 2); // SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
|
||||
**Goals**: Fix memory issues, eliminate security holes
|
||||
|
||||
**Changes:**
|
||||
|
||||
- IRAM optimization (added `ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR` to 26 functions)
|
||||
- Removed hardcoded WiFi credentials
|
||||
- Fixed NTP interval bug (config value was ignored)
|
||||
@@ -403,6 +424,7 @@ Wire.begin(0, 2); // SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
|
||||
**Goals**: Eliminate all blocking operations
|
||||
|
||||
**Changes:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Async HTTP weather fetch (AsyncHTTPRequest library)
|
||||
- Custom async NTP implementation (manual UDP packets)
|
||||
- Async WiFi connection (state machine)
|
||||
@@ -412,7 +434,7 @@ Wire.begin(0, 2); // SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2
|
||||
**Performance:**
|
||||
|
||||
| Operation | Before (v1.8) | After (v1.9.0) | Improvement |
|
||||
|-----------|---------------|----------------|-------------|
|
||||
| -------------- | -------------- | -------------- | ------------------- |
|
||||
| Weather fetch | 1-10s blocking | 0ms | ✅ Async callback |
|
||||
| NTP sync | 5-20s blocking | 0ms | ✅ Non-blocking UDP |
|
||||
| WiFi reconnect | 15s blocking | 0ms | ✅ State machine |
|
||||
@@ -429,6 +451,7 @@ After deploying v1.9.0, the display showed **blank screen for 10 seconds** after
|
||||
**Root Cause:**
|
||||
|
||||
Making WiFi fully async broke the **initialization order**:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void setup() {
|
||||
setupWiFi(); // Returns immediately (async)
|
||||
@@ -441,17 +464,18 @@ void setup() {
|
||||
**Solution: Hybrid Model**
|
||||
|
||||
| Phase | WiFi Mode | Blocking? | Why? |
|
||||
|-------|-----------|-----------|------|
|
||||
| --------- | ------------ | --------- | --------------------------- |
|
||||
| `setup()` | Synchronous | 10s max | OTA/web/NTP need WiFi ready |
|
||||
| `loop()` | Asynchronous | 0s | Don't freeze on reconnect |
|
||||
|
||||
**Results:**
|
||||
|
||||
- ✅ Display shows time immediately after WiFi connects (~15 sec boot)
|
||||
- ✅ No "DNS resolution failed" errors
|
||||
- ✅ Proper initialization order guaranteed
|
||||
- ✅ Device never freezes on WiFi loss during operation
|
||||
|
||||
### v1.9.2: WiFi Resilience (Current) 🛡️
|
||||
### v1.9.2: WiFi Resilience 🛡️
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem Discovered:**
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -460,6 +484,7 @@ After WiFi outages, the device would **clear stored credentials** and enter AP m
|
||||
**Root Cause:**
|
||||
|
||||
Aggressive credential clearing on connection failure:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= wifiRetry.maxRetries) {
|
||||
memset(config.ssid, 0, sizeof(config.ssid)); // ❌ Clears credentials!
|
||||
@@ -472,7 +497,7 @@ if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= wifiRetry.maxRetries) {
|
||||
**Solution: Resilient WiFi**
|
||||
|
||||
| Feature | Before (v1.9.1) | After (v1.9.2) |
|
||||
|---------|-----------------|----------------|
|
||||
| ------------------- | -------------------------- | ------------------------------- |
|
||||
| Credential clearing | After 5 failed attempts | Never |
|
||||
| Retry strategy | Give up after 5 tries | Infinite with backoff |
|
||||
| Max retry interval | N/A | 5 minutes |
|
||||
@@ -480,18 +505,19 @@ if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= wifiRetry.maxRetries) {
|
||||
| Clock during outage | Blank display | Shows last synced time |
|
||||
|
||||
**Key Changes:**
|
||||
|
||||
- **Never clear credentials** on connection failure
|
||||
- **Exponential backoff**: 5s → 10s → 20s → ... → 5min max
|
||||
- **Fallback AP** ("TJ56654-Setup") enabled after ~5 min, while still retrying
|
||||
- **Dual STA+AP mode**: Device continues reconnect attempts while AP is active
|
||||
- **SDK credentials support**: Tries WiFiManager-stored credentials first, then EEPROM
|
||||
- **SDK credentials**: Used only on first boot (no saved SSID); subsequent boots go straight to saved credentials
|
||||
- **"No WiFi" display**: Shows retry countdown instead of cryptic numbers
|
||||
- **"!" indicator**: Shown in date line when WiFi disconnected
|
||||
|
||||
**Network Activity Summary:**
|
||||
|
||||
| Service | Interval | Endpoint | Protocol |
|
||||
|---------|----------|----------|----------|
|
||||
| ------- | ---------- | ------------------ | ------------- |
|
||||
| NTP | 1 hour | pool.ntp.org:123 | UDP |
|
||||
| Weather | 30 min | api.open-meteo.com | HTTP |
|
||||
| mDNS | continuous | 224.0.0.251 | UDP multicast |
|
||||
@@ -499,12 +525,14 @@ if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= wifiRetry.maxRetries) {
|
||||
~50 requests/day total.
|
||||
|
||||
**Results:**
|
||||
|
||||
- ✅ Credentials persist through WiFi outages
|
||||
- ✅ Device automatically reconnects when WiFi returns
|
||||
- ✅ Clock continues running with last synced time
|
||||
- ✅ User can reconfigure via fallback AP if needed
|
||||
|
||||
**Startup Timeline:**
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
[0-5s] Display init, startup animation
|
||||
[5-15s] WiFi connection (SYNCHRONOUS in setup())
|
||||
@@ -515,10 +543,35 @@ if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= wifiRetry.maxRetries) {
|
||||
✅ Time synced and displayed
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### v1.9.3: Modular Architecture 🗂️
|
||||
|
||||
Split monolithic 2,100-line `.ino` into focused modules:
|
||||
|
||||
| File | Responsibility |
|
||||
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
|
||||
| `weather_clock.ino` | Entry point: `setup()` and `loop()` |
|
||||
| `config.h` | Config struct, EEPROM layout, constants |
|
||||
| `globals.h` | Shared state and extern declarations |
|
||||
| `display.cpp` | OLED rendering |
|
||||
| `ntp_client.cpp` | Async NTP sync |
|
||||
| `weather.cpp` | Open-Meteo API fetch |
|
||||
| `web_server.cpp` | Web UI and REST API |
|
||||
| `wifi_manager.cpp` | WiFi connection and resilience |
|
||||
|
||||
### v1.9.4: Bug Fixes & Cleanup ✅ (Current)
|
||||
|
||||
Community-reported bugs fixed:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Date timezone** (#5): Date now changes at local midnight, not UTC midnight
|
||||
- **Weather refresh** (#7): Periodic weather updates no longer blocked after first fetch
|
||||
- **WiFi hotspot** (#3): Device no longer connects to open SDK-cached networks (e.g. public hotspots) when a saved SSID exists, preventing config corruption
|
||||
- **ArduinoJson v7**: Updated `StaticJsonDocument` → `JsonDocument` for library compatibility
|
||||
- **Compiler warnings**: Removed unused variable, fixed sprintf buffer size
|
||||
|
||||
### Memory Evolution
|
||||
|
||||
| Version | RAM Usage | IRAM Usage | Flash Usage | Notes |
|
||||
|---------|-----------|------------|-------------|-------|
|
||||
| ------- | ------------ | ---------------- | ------------- | --------------------- |
|
||||
| v1.7 | 34,980 (43%) | **61,987 (94%)** | 407,500 (38%) | IRAM crisis |
|
||||
| v1.8 | 36,980 (46%) | **45,120 (68%)** | 407,800 (38%) | ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR fix |
|
||||
| v1.9.0 | 37,516 (46%) | **61,987 (94%)** | 408,540 (38%) | Async libs added |
|
||||
@@ -536,6 +589,7 @@ The firmware is designed to be extensible. Next planned features:
|
||||
### Custom Display Screens
|
||||
|
||||
Pull data from Home Assistant via REST API:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Smart home stats**: Energy usage, room temperatures
|
||||
- **Sensor data**: Air quality, CO2 levels
|
||||
- **Automation states**: Alarm status, door locks
|
||||
@@ -549,6 +603,7 @@ Pull data from Home Assistant via REST API:
|
||||
### WebSocket Live Updates
|
||||
|
||||
Replace polling with WebSocket for:
|
||||
|
||||
- Real-time config changes without page refresh
|
||||
- Live display preview in web UI
|
||||
- Push notifications for firmware updates
|
||||
@@ -579,6 +634,7 @@ Replace polling with WebSocket for:
|
||||
- `WiFiManager` (by tzapu)
|
||||
- `AsyncHTTPRequest_Generic`
|
||||
- `ESPAsyncTCP`
|
||||
- `ArduinoJson` (by Benoit Blanchon)
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Board Configuration**
|
||||
- Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module"
|
||||
@@ -591,6 +647,7 @@ Replace polling with WebSocket for:
|
||||
### First Flash (via FTDI)
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Wire the ESP-01S**:
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
FTDI 3.3V → ESP-01S 3V3
|
||||
FTDI GND → ESP-01S GND
|
||||
@@ -600,7 +657,7 @@ Replace polling with WebSocket for:
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Compile and Upload**:
|
||||
- Open `clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino`
|
||||
- Open `weather_clock.ino`
|
||||
- Sketch → Upload
|
||||
- Wait for "Done uploading"
|
||||
- Remove GPIO0-to-GND jumper
|
||||
@@ -633,6 +690,7 @@ Replace polling with WebSocket for:
|
||||
## Web Interface
|
||||
|
||||
### Home Page (`/`)
|
||||
|
||||
Current time display with live updates via JavaScript (fetches `/api/time` every second).
|
||||
|
||||
### Configuration Page (`/config`)
|
||||
@@ -640,11 +698,13 @@ Current time display with live updates via JavaScript (fetches `/api/time` every
|
||||
Comprehensive settings form:
|
||||
|
||||
**WiFi Settings**
|
||||
|
||||
- SSID
|
||||
- Password
|
||||
- Hostname (for mDNS)
|
||||
|
||||
**Time Settings**
|
||||
|
||||
- Timezone offset (seconds from UTC)
|
||||
- DST enabled (European rules)
|
||||
- NTP server address
|
||||
@@ -652,6 +712,7 @@ Comprehensive settings form:
|
||||
- Hour format (12h/24h)
|
||||
|
||||
**Weather Settings**
|
||||
|
||||
- Enabled/disabled toggle
|
||||
- Latitude
|
||||
- Longitude
|
||||
@@ -659,6 +720,7 @@ Comprehensive settings form:
|
||||
- Update interval (seconds)
|
||||
|
||||
**Display Settings**
|
||||
|
||||
- Brightness (0-7)
|
||||
- Rotation (0°, 90°, 180°, 270°)
|
||||
- Display rotation interval (seconds)
|
||||
@@ -692,6 +754,7 @@ All endpoints return JSON (except `/update` which is for file upload).
|
||||
Current time information.
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"current": "14:23:45",
|
||||
@@ -707,6 +770,7 @@ Current time information.
|
||||
System status overview.
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"wifi": {
|
||||
@@ -733,6 +797,7 @@ System status overview.
|
||||
Current weather data.
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"temperature": 15.4,
|
||||
@@ -751,6 +816,7 @@ Current weather data.
|
||||
Export full configuration as JSON.
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"ssid": "MyNetwork",
|
||||
@@ -780,6 +846,7 @@ Import configuration from JSON.
|
||||
**Request Body**: Same structure as export response (password field optional for security).
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"status": "ok"
|
||||
@@ -793,6 +860,7 @@ Device automatically reboots after import.
|
||||
Factory reset (clears EEPROM).
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"status": "cleared"
|
||||
@@ -806,6 +874,7 @@ Device reboots to WiFiManager captive portal.
|
||||
Remote reboot.
|
||||
|
||||
**Response:**
|
||||
|
||||
```json
|
||||
{
|
||||
"status": "rebooting"
|
||||
@@ -821,7 +890,7 @@ Device reboots immediately.
|
||||
### What Changed from Original Firmware
|
||||
|
||||
| Issue | Original | Custom Firmware |
|
||||
|-------|----------|-----------------|
|
||||
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------ | --------------------------------- |
|
||||
| **WiFi Password Leak** | Plaintext in open AP | No open AP after setup |
|
||||
| **Persistent AP** | Always active | Only on first boot or failure |
|
||||
| **API Keys** | QWeather requires registration | Open-Meteo (no key needed) |
|
||||
@@ -842,16 +911,19 @@ Device reboots immediately.
|
||||
### Recommended Post-Flash Steps
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Change OTA password**: Edit line ~60 in `.ino` file:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
ArduinoOTA.setPassword("admin"); // Change this!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Change web admin password**: Edit line ~430:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
if (!server.authenticate("admin", "admin")) { // Change this!
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Set strong WiFi AP fallback password**: Edit line ~780:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
WiFi.softAP("TJ56654-Clock", "12345678"); // Change this!
|
||||
```
|
||||
@@ -900,6 +972,7 @@ Device reboots immediately.
|
||||
**Firmware**: Written from scratch with love and frustration
|
||||
|
||||
**Libraries Used**:
|
||||
|
||||
- [ESP8266 Arduino Core](https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino)
|
||||
- [Adafruit SSD1306](https://github.com/adafruit/Adafruit_SSD1306)
|
||||
- [WiFiManager](https://github.com/tzapu/WiFiManager)
|
||||
@@ -907,9 +980,11 @@ Device reboots immediately.
|
||||
- [NTPClient](https://github.com/arduino-libraries/NTPClient)
|
||||
|
||||
**APIs**:
|
||||
|
||||
- [Open-Meteo](https://open-meteo.com/) - Free weather API, no registration required
|
||||
|
||||
**Tools**:
|
||||
|
||||
- Arduino IDE 2.x
|
||||
- FTDI FT232RL USB-to-Serial adapter
|
||||
- Lots of coffee ☕
|
||||
@@ -921,14 +996,11 @@ Device reboots immediately.
|
||||
```
|
||||
esp8266-weather-clock/
|
||||
├── firmware/
|
||||
│ └── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9/
|
||||
│ └── clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino # Main firmware (~2,100 lines)
|
||||
│ └── weather_clock/
|
||||
│ └── weather_clock.ino # Main firmware (~2,100 lines)
|
||||
├── docs/
|
||||
│ ├── HARDWARE.md # Hardware specifications
|
||||
│ ├── INSTALLATION.md # Flashing guide
|
||||
│ ├── v1.9_RELEASE_NOTES.md # v1.9.0 async refactoring
|
||||
│ ├── v1.9.1_HYBRID_FIX.md # WiFi startup fix
|
||||
│ └── v1.9.2_WIFI_RESILIENCE.md # WiFi resilience documentation
|
||||
│ └── INSTALLATION.md # Flashing guide
|
||||
├── CHANGELOG.md # Version history
|
||||
└── README.md # This file
|
||||
```
|
||||
@@ -946,6 +1018,7 @@ This project is released into the public domain. Do whatever you want with it. I
|
||||
This project started as "I don't trust this device" and ended as "I built something better."
|
||||
|
||||
The original firmware had security holes you could drive a truck through. The custom replacement:
|
||||
|
||||
- ✅ Doesn't leak WiFi passwords
|
||||
- ✅ Uses free, open APIs
|
||||
- ✅ Updates over WiFi
|
||||
@@ -965,4 +1038,4 @@ Now go make something cool. 🚀
|
||||
|
||||
**Author**: apetrochenko
|
||||
**Date**: 2026-01-06
|
||||
**Firmware Version**: v1.9.2 (Production Ready)
|
||||
**Firmware Version**: v1.9.4 (Production Ready)
|
||||
|
||||
+40
-5
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ Go to: **Sketch → Include Library → Manage Libraries**
|
||||
Install the following libraries (search by name):
|
||||
|
||||
| Library | Author | Min Version | Purpose |
|
||||
|---------|--------|-------------|---------|
|
||||
| ---------------------------- | ---------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------- |
|
||||
| **Adafruit GFX Library** | Adafruit | 1.11.0 | Graphics primitives |
|
||||
| **Adafruit SSD1306** | Adafruit | 2.5.0 | OLED display driver |
|
||||
| **NTPClient** | Fabrice Weinberg | 3.2.0 | NTP time sync (base) |
|
||||
@@ -74,6 +74,7 @@ Install the following libraries (search by name):
|
||||
| **ESPAsyncTCP** | me-no-dev | 1.2.2 | Async TCP (required by above) |
|
||||
|
||||
**Installation steps for each library:**
|
||||
|
||||
1. Search library name in Library Manager
|
||||
2. Click **Install**
|
||||
3. Wait for "INSTALLED" badge
|
||||
@@ -88,7 +89,7 @@ Install the following libraries (search by name):
|
||||
3. Configure settings:
|
||||
|
||||
| Setting | Value | Why |
|
||||
|---------|-------|-----|
|
||||
| ----------------- | -------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
|
||||
| Flash Size | `1MB (FS:64KB OTA:~470KB)` | Enables OTA with 470KB max firmware |
|
||||
| Flash Mode | `DIO` | Compatible with most ESP-01S modules |
|
||||
| Flash Frequency | `40MHz` | Safe default for all ESP8266 |
|
||||
@@ -106,6 +107,7 @@ Install the following libraries (search by name):
|
||||
### Step 1: Identify Pins
|
||||
|
||||
ESP-01S pinout (looking at module from top, antenna up):
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
┌─────────────┐
|
||||
│ │
|
||||
@@ -124,7 +126,7 @@ ESP-01S pinout (looking at module from top, antenna up):
|
||||
**Connections:**
|
||||
|
||||
| FTDI Pin | ESP-01S Pin | Wire Color | Notes |
|
||||
|----------|-------------|------------|-------|
|
||||
| -------- | ----------- | ---------- | --------------------------------- |
|
||||
| 3.3V | 3V3 | Red | Power (NOT 5V!) |
|
||||
| GND | GND | Black | Ground |
|
||||
| TX | RX | Yellow | Data: FTDI transmit → ESP receive |
|
||||
@@ -132,6 +134,7 @@ ESP-01S pinout (looking at module from top, antenna up):
|
||||
| GND | GPIO0 | Blue | **Programming mode** (temporary) |
|
||||
|
||||
**⚠️ CRITICAL**:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Never connect 5V to ESP-01S** - it's not 5V tolerant!
|
||||
- Double-check polarity before powering on
|
||||
- GPIO0-to-GND connection is **temporary** (only for programming mode)
|
||||
@@ -152,8 +155,8 @@ ESP-01S is now in programming mode, ready to receive firmware.
|
||||
### Step 1: Open Project
|
||||
|
||||
1. Download or clone this repository
|
||||
2. Navigate to: `esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/src/`
|
||||
3. Open: `clock_ntp_ota_v1.9.ino` in Arduino IDE
|
||||
2. Navigate to: `esp8266-weather-clock-opensource/firmware/weather_clock/`
|
||||
3. Open: `weather_clock.ino` in Arduino IDE
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 2: Verify Board Settings
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -166,6 +169,7 @@ ESP-01S is now in programming mode, ready to receive firmware.
|
||||
- Windows: `COM3`, `COM4`, etc.
|
||||
|
||||
If port doesn't appear:
|
||||
|
||||
- Check USB cable is data-capable (not charge-only)
|
||||
- Install FTDI drivers
|
||||
- Try different USB port
|
||||
@@ -222,10 +226,12 @@ If port doesn't appear:
|
||||
### Step 2: Captive Portal
|
||||
|
||||
**Automatic (iOS/Android):**
|
||||
|
||||
- Captive portal should pop up automatically
|
||||
- If not, manually browse to: http://192.168.4.1
|
||||
|
||||
**Manual (laptop):**
|
||||
|
||||
- Browse to: http://192.168.4.1
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 3: Configure WiFi
|
||||
@@ -240,16 +246,19 @@ If port doesn't appear:
|
||||
### Step 4: Find Device IP
|
||||
|
||||
**Method 1: Router Admin Panel**
|
||||
|
||||
- Log into your router
|
||||
- Look for device: "tj56654-clock"
|
||||
- Note its IP address (e.g., 192.168.1.47)
|
||||
|
||||
**Method 2: mDNS (if your OS supports it)**
|
||||
|
||||
- Browse to: http://tj56654-clock.local/
|
||||
- Works on macOS, Linux, iOS out-of-box
|
||||
- Windows: Install [Bonjour Print Services](https://support.apple.com/kb/DL999)
|
||||
|
||||
**Method 3: Serial Monitor**
|
||||
|
||||
1. Keep FTDI connected (no GPIO0 to GND!)
|
||||
2. Open: **Tools → Serial Monitor**
|
||||
3. Set baud rate: **115200**
|
||||
@@ -261,6 +270,7 @@ If port doesn't appear:
|
||||
Browse to: `http://<device-ip>/` or `http://tj56654-clock.local/`
|
||||
|
||||
You should see:
|
||||
|
||||
- Current time display
|
||||
- Navigation links (Config, Debug, Update)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -276,6 +286,7 @@ You should see:
|
||||
4. Device reboots with new settings
|
||||
|
||||
**Timezone examples:**
|
||||
|
||||
- UTC+0 (London winter): `0`
|
||||
- UTC+1 (Paris winter): `3600`
|
||||
- UTC-5 (New York winter): `-18000`
|
||||
@@ -319,6 +330,7 @@ curl -u admin:admin -F "file=@/path/to/firmware.bin" http://192.168.x.x/update
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Replace:
|
||||
|
||||
- `192.168.x.x` with your device IP
|
||||
- `/path/to/firmware.bin` with actual path to .bin file
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -329,43 +341,51 @@ Replace:
|
||||
### Upload Fails
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "espcomm_open failed"**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: GPIO0 was grounded during power-on
|
||||
- Check: FTDI driver installed
|
||||
- Try: Different USB port
|
||||
- Try: Lower upload speed (57600 instead of 115200)
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "espcomm_upload_mem failed"**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: Wire connections (especially RX↔TX swap)
|
||||
- Check: FTDI is 3.3V (not 5V)
|
||||
- Try: Power ESP-01S from external 3.3V supply (FTDI may not provide enough current)
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "Chip sync error"**
|
||||
|
||||
- GPIO0 must be LOW during boot
|
||||
- Try: Hold GPIO0 to GND, reset ESP, then release GPIO0
|
||||
|
||||
### Compilation Fails
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "library not found"**
|
||||
|
||||
- Install missing library via Library Manager
|
||||
- Restart Arduino IDE after installing
|
||||
|
||||
**Error: "Sketch too big"**
|
||||
|
||||
- Flash size must be set to 1MB
|
||||
- Reduce features if necessary (disable weather, etc.)
|
||||
|
||||
**IRAM overflow error**
|
||||
|
||||
- Some functions missing `ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR`
|
||||
- Use version from this repo (already optimized)
|
||||
|
||||
### WiFi Connection Fails
|
||||
|
||||
**Device creates AP but won't connect to home WiFi**
|
||||
|
||||
- ESP8266 only supports 2.4GHz (not 5GHz)
|
||||
- Try: Different WiFi channel (1, 6, or 11)
|
||||
- Check: WiFi password is correct
|
||||
- Check: Router supports 802.11n
|
||||
|
||||
**Device reboots in a loop**
|
||||
|
||||
- Likely: Power supply too weak (brownout)
|
||||
- Solution: Use powered USB hub or different power adapter
|
||||
- Minimum: 500mA @ 5V
|
||||
@@ -373,28 +393,33 @@ Replace:
|
||||
### Display Issues
|
||||
|
||||
**Display is blank**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: I2C wiring (SDA=GPIO0, SCL=GPIO2)
|
||||
- Check: Display I2C address (try 0x3C and 0x3D in code)
|
||||
- Test: Use `/api/i2c-scan` endpoint to detect display
|
||||
|
||||
**Display shows garbage**
|
||||
|
||||
- Wrong display library or initialization
|
||||
- This firmware is for SSD1306-compatible OLED
|
||||
- Verify display model is GM009605v4.3 or similar
|
||||
|
||||
**Display is upside down**
|
||||
|
||||
- Change `display_orientation` in `/config`
|
||||
- Values: 0 (normal), 1 (90°), 2 (180°), 3 (270°)
|
||||
|
||||
### Time Not Syncing
|
||||
|
||||
**Time shows 00:00:00**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: WiFi is connected (`/api/status`)
|
||||
- Check: NTP server is reachable (default: pool.ntp.org)
|
||||
- Check: Router firewall allows UDP port 123
|
||||
- Try: Different NTP server (e.g., time.google.com)
|
||||
|
||||
**Time is wrong by hours**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: Timezone offset in `/config`
|
||||
- Remember: Offset is in **seconds**, not hours
|
||||
- Example: UTC+1 = 3600 seconds
|
||||
@@ -402,6 +427,7 @@ Replace:
|
||||
### Weather Not Updating
|
||||
|
||||
**Temperature shows 0.0°C**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: Internet connectivity (`/api/debug`)
|
||||
- Check: Latitude/longitude are correct
|
||||
- Check: Open-Meteo API is accessible (visit https://open-meteo.com/ in browser)
|
||||
@@ -410,11 +436,13 @@ Replace:
|
||||
### OTA Update Fails
|
||||
|
||||
**Web upload hangs at 0%**
|
||||
|
||||
- Check: Device is online and responsive
|
||||
- Try: Smaller firmware (disable features)
|
||||
- Try: Upload via Arduino IDE instead
|
||||
|
||||
**Upload completes but device doesn't reboot**
|
||||
|
||||
- Wait 30 seconds (sometimes slow)
|
||||
- Manually power cycle device
|
||||
- Check serial output for errors
|
||||
@@ -422,10 +450,12 @@ Replace:
|
||||
### Serial Monitor Shows Errors
|
||||
|
||||
**"DNS resolution failed"**
|
||||
|
||||
- In v1.9.0 (fixed in v1.9.1)
|
||||
- Upgrade to v1.9.1 or later
|
||||
|
||||
**Watchdog reset / exception**
|
||||
|
||||
- Likely: Code bug or memory corruption
|
||||
- Check: IRAM usage < 95%
|
||||
- Report: Open issue with serial log
|
||||
@@ -437,6 +467,7 @@ Replace:
|
||||
### Change OTA Password
|
||||
|
||||
Edit in source code (line ~60):
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
ArduinoOTA.setPassword("your-secret-password");
|
||||
```
|
||||
@@ -444,6 +475,7 @@ ArduinoOTA.setPassword("your-secret-password");
|
||||
### Change Web Admin Password
|
||||
|
||||
Edit in source code (line ~430):
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
if (!server.authenticate("admin", "your-secret-password")) {
|
||||
```
|
||||
@@ -453,13 +485,16 @@ if (!server.authenticate("admin", "your-secret-password")) {
|
||||
To save memory, disable unused features:
|
||||
|
||||
**Disable weather:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Set `weather_enabled = false` in `/config`
|
||||
- Or remove weather code from source
|
||||
|
||||
**Disable sunrise/sunset:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Set `show_sunrise_sunset = false` in `/config`
|
||||
|
||||
**Disable display rotation:**
|
||||
|
||||
- Set `display_rotation_sec = 0` (manual switch only)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,218 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# v1.9.1 - Hybrid Async Fix
|
||||
|
||||
## Problem in v1.9.0
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptoms:**
|
||||
- Display shows blank screen ~10 seconds after boot
|
||||
- "DNS resolution failed" errors in logs
|
||||
- Time appears only after 10+ seconds
|
||||
|
||||
**Root Cause:**
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void setup() {
|
||||
loadConfig();
|
||||
setupWiFi(); // Returns IMMEDIATELY (async)
|
||||
setupOTA(); // WiFi NOT ready!
|
||||
setupWebServer(); // WiFi NOT ready!
|
||||
testInternetConnectivity(); // WiFi NOT ready! -> "DNS resolution failed"
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
WiFi became **fully asynchronous**, but this is **wrong for setup()**:
|
||||
- OTA, web server, NTP **require a ready WiFi connection**
|
||||
- `testInternetConnectivity()` ran **before WiFi connected**
|
||||
- Time on display appeared only when async WiFi finally connected
|
||||
|
||||
## Solution: Hybrid Model
|
||||
|
||||
| Phase | WiFi Mode | Blocking | Reason |
|
||||
|-------|-----------|----------|--------|
|
||||
| **setup()** | **Synchronous** | 10 sec | Required for OTA/web/NTP initialization |
|
||||
| **loop()** | **Asynchronous** | 0 sec | Don't freeze on reconnect |
|
||||
|
||||
### Code Changes
|
||||
|
||||
#### 1. setupWiFi() - Now Synchronous
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR setupWiFi() {
|
||||
Serial.println("WiFi Setup - Synchronous for initial connection");
|
||||
|
||||
WiFi.hostname(config.hostname);
|
||||
|
||||
if (strlen(config.ssid) > 0) {
|
||||
WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
|
||||
WiFi.begin(config.ssid, config.password);
|
||||
|
||||
// SYNCHRONOUS wait (max 10 seconds)
|
||||
int attempts = 0;
|
||||
while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED && attempts < 20) {
|
||||
delay(500);
|
||||
showNumber(attempts, false); // Show progress on display
|
||||
attempts++;
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {
|
||||
// WiFi ready for OTA/web/NTP!
|
||||
showIP();
|
||||
wifiConnState = WIFI_CONN_CONNECTED;
|
||||
return;
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// Fallback to WiFiManager if credentials didn't work
|
||||
// ...
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
#### 2. loop() - Async Reconnect
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void loop() {
|
||||
// WiFi reconnection (async, non-blocking)
|
||||
static unsigned long lastWiFiCheck = 0;
|
||||
if (millis() - lastWiFiCheck > 5000) {
|
||||
if (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED && wifiConnState == WIFI_CONN_CONNECTED) {
|
||||
Serial.println("WiFi disconnected, attempting async reconnect...");
|
||||
WiFi.begin(); // Async reconnect
|
||||
wifiConnState = WIFI_CONN_CONNECTING;
|
||||
wifiConnectStart = millis();
|
||||
}
|
||||
lastWiFiCheck = millis();
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
processWiFiConnection(); // Async reconnect handling
|
||||
|
||||
// Other async operations
|
||||
processNTPResponse();
|
||||
fetchWeatherAsync();
|
||||
// ...
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Results
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (v1.9.0)
|
||||
```
|
||||
[0-5s] -> Display init
|
||||
[5-15s] -> WiFi connecting (async, setup() returns immediately)
|
||||
[15-20s] -> OTA/web init WITHOUT WiFi -> Errors!
|
||||
[20s] -> testInternetConnectivity() WITHOUT WiFi -> "DNS resolution failed"
|
||||
[15-25s] -> WiFi finally connects (async)
|
||||
[25-30s] -> NTP sync begins
|
||||
|
||||
Display blank for 10+ seconds
|
||||
"DNS resolution failed" errors
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### After (v1.9.1)
|
||||
```
|
||||
[0-5s] -> Display init + startup animation
|
||||
[5-15s] -> WiFi connection (SYNCHRONOUS, setup() waits)
|
||||
WiFi connected!
|
||||
[15-20s] -> OTA/web/NTP init WITH WiFi
|
||||
Internet test: PASSED
|
||||
No DNS errors!
|
||||
[20-30s] -> First async NTP sync
|
||||
Time synced!
|
||||
|
||||
Display shows time immediately after WiFi connects (~15 sec)
|
||||
No "DNS resolution failed" errors
|
||||
Proper initialization order
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Startup Timeline
|
||||
|
||||
```
|
||||
+----------------------------------------------------------+
|
||||
| SETUP PHASE (Synchronous WiFi) |
|
||||
+----------------------------------------------------------+
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| [0s] +-------------+ |
|
||||
| | Display | Startup animation |
|
||||
| [5s] | Init | "Weather Clock v1.9.1" |
|
||||
| +-------------+ |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| [5s] +---------------------------------+ |
|
||||
| | WiFi Connect (SYNCHRONOUS) | |
|
||||
| | - Connecting to network... | |
|
||||
| [15s] | - Connected! IP assigned | |
|
||||
| +---------------------------------+ |
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
| WiFi is READY here |
|
||||
| | |
|
||||
| [15s] +---------------------------------+ |
|
||||
| | OTA Init (needs WiFi) | |
|
||||
| | Web Server (needs WiFi) | |
|
||||
| [20s] | NTP Client (needs WiFi) | |
|
||||
| | Internet Test (needs WiFi) | |
|
||||
| +---------------------------------+ |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| [20s] Setup complete! -> loop() starts |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
+----------------------------------------------------------+
|
||||
|
||||
+----------------------------------------------------------+
|
||||
| LOOP PHASE (Async Operations) |
|
||||
+----------------------------------------------------------+
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| [Every loop] +------------------------+ |
|
||||
| | WiFi Health Check | |
|
||||
| | (every 5 sec) | |
|
||||
| | If disconnected: | |
|
||||
| | -> Async reconnect | |
|
||||
| +------------------------+ |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| [Every loop] +------------------------+ |
|
||||
| | Async NTP Processing | |
|
||||
| | (non-blocking) | |
|
||||
| +------------------------+ |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| [Every 30m] +------------------------+ |
|
||||
| | Async Weather Fetch | |
|
||||
| | (non-blocking) | |
|
||||
| +------------------------+ |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
| Loop time: <1ms (no blocking!) |
|
||||
| |
|
||||
+----------------------------------------------------------+
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Benefits of Hybrid Approach
|
||||
|
||||
### In setup():
|
||||
1. **Correct initialization order** - WiFi -> OTA -> web -> NTP
|
||||
2. **No DNS errors** - internet connectivity test runs AFTER WiFi
|
||||
3. **Predictable behavior** - setup() completes when everything is ready
|
||||
4. **Display shows time immediately** - no need to wait for async WiFi
|
||||
|
||||
### In loop():
|
||||
1. **No freeze on reconnect** - async handling of WiFi loss
|
||||
2. **Async NTP** - doesn't block loop
|
||||
3. **Async weather** - doesn't block loop
|
||||
4. **Exponential backoff** - smart retry on errors
|
||||
5. **Loop <1ms** - always responsive device
|
||||
|
||||
## Memory
|
||||
|
||||
| Resource | v1.9.0 | v1.9.1 | Change |
|
||||
|----------|--------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| RAM | 37,516 | 37,644 | +128 bytes |
|
||||
| IRAM | 61,987 | 61,987 | 0 bytes |
|
||||
| Flash | 408,540 | 408,844 | +304 bytes |
|
||||
|
||||
Minimal memory changes (+0.3%) for critical UX improvement.
|
||||
|
||||
## Conclusion
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.9.1 implements the ideal balance:**
|
||||
- Setup: Synchronous for reliable initialization
|
||||
- Loop: Asynchronous for responsiveness
|
||||
|
||||
**Result:**
|
||||
- Display shows time after 15 sec (instead of 25+ sec)
|
||||
- No "DNS resolution failed" errors
|
||||
- Correct startup order
|
||||
- Device doesn't freeze on WiFi loss during operation
|
||||
|
||||
**Status**: Production ready
|
||||
@@ -1,313 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# v1.9.2 - WiFi Resilience
|
||||
|
||||
## Problem in v1.9.1
|
||||
|
||||
**Symptoms:**
|
||||
- After WiFi outage (router restart, temporary network issues), device enters AP mode
|
||||
- WiFi credentials are cleared, requiring manual reconfiguration
|
||||
- User must reconnect to "TJ56654-Setup" AP and re-enter WiFi password
|
||||
- This happens every time WiFi goes down temporarily
|
||||
|
||||
**Root Cause:**
|
||||
|
||||
Aggressive credential clearing after connection failures:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void processWiFiConnection() {
|
||||
// After 5 failed attempts...
|
||||
if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= wifiRetry.maxRetries) {
|
||||
// Clear credentials!
|
||||
memset(config.ssid, 0, sizeof(config.ssid));
|
||||
memset(config.password, 0, sizeof(config.password));
|
||||
saveConfig();
|
||||
|
||||
// Start AP mode for reconfiguration
|
||||
WiFiManager wm;
|
||||
wm.startConfigPortal("TJ56654-Setup", "12345678");
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
**Impact:**
|
||||
- Poor user experience during network outages
|
||||
- Unnecessary manual intervention required
|
||||
- Device unusable until reconfigured
|
||||
|
||||
## Solution: Resilient WiFi
|
||||
|
||||
### Key Changes
|
||||
|
||||
| Feature | Before (v1.9.1) | After (v1.9.2) |
|
||||
|---------|-----------------|----------------|
|
||||
| Credential clearing | After 5 failed attempts | Never |
|
||||
| Retry strategy | Give up after 5 tries | Infinite retries |
|
||||
| Retry interval | Fixed 5 seconds | Exponential backoff (5s-5min) |
|
||||
| Fallback AP | After clearing credentials | After ~5 min (keeps credentials) |
|
||||
| Clock during outage | Shows connection counter | Shows last synced time |
|
||||
| User notification | Numeric counter | "No WiFi" message |
|
||||
|
||||
### Implementation
|
||||
|
||||
#### 1. WiFi Retry Configuration
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
// Infinite retries with exponential backoff
|
||||
struct WiFiRetryConfig {
|
||||
uint8_t currentRetry = 0;
|
||||
unsigned long nextRetryTime = 0;
|
||||
static const unsigned long MAX_BACKOFF_MS = 300000; // Max 5 minutes
|
||||
|
||||
unsigned long getBackoffDelay() {
|
||||
// 5s, 10s, 20s, 40s, 80s, 160s, 300s (max)
|
||||
unsigned long delay = 5000UL * (1UL << currentRetry);
|
||||
return (delay > MAX_BACKOFF_MS) ? MAX_BACKOFF_MS : delay;
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
void recordAttempt() {
|
||||
currentRetry++;
|
||||
nextRetryTime = millis() + getBackoffDelay();
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
void reset() {
|
||||
currentRetry = 0;
|
||||
nextRetryTime = 0;
|
||||
}
|
||||
};
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
#### 2. No Credential Clearing
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void processWiFiConnection() {
|
||||
if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED) {
|
||||
if (wifiConnState != WIFI_CONN_CONNECTED) {
|
||||
Serial.println("WiFi connected!");
|
||||
wifiConnState = WIFI_CONN_CONNECTED;
|
||||
wifiRetry.reset();
|
||||
|
||||
// Disable fallback AP if it was enabled
|
||||
if (WiFi.getMode() == WIFI_AP_STA) {
|
||||
Serial.println("Disabling fallback AP");
|
||||
WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
return;
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// Connection failed - but DON'T clear credentials!
|
||||
if (millis() >= wifiRetry.nextRetryTime) {
|
||||
Serial.printf("WiFi retry %d, next in %lu sec\n",
|
||||
wifiRetry.currentRetry,
|
||||
wifiRetry.getBackoffDelay() / 1000);
|
||||
|
||||
wifiRetry.recordAttempt();
|
||||
|
||||
// Try to connect with SDK or EEPROM credentials
|
||||
if (strlen(config.password) > 0) {
|
||||
WiFi.begin(config.ssid, config.password);
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
WiFi.begin(); // Use SDK-stored credentials
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// Enable fallback AP after 5+ attempts (~2.5 min)
|
||||
if (wifiRetry.currentRetry >= 5 && WiFi.getMode() != WIFI_AP_STA) {
|
||||
Serial.println("Enabling fallback AP (dual mode)");
|
||||
WiFi.mode(WIFI_AP_STA);
|
||||
WiFi.softAP("TJ56654-Setup", "12345678");
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
#### 3. "No WiFi" Display
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR showNoWiFi(unsigned long nextRetrySeconds) {
|
||||
display.clearDisplay();
|
||||
display.setTextSize(2);
|
||||
display.setTextColor(SSD1306_WHITE);
|
||||
|
||||
// Center "No WiFi" text
|
||||
display.setCursor(20, 8);
|
||||
display.println("No WiFi");
|
||||
|
||||
// Show retry countdown
|
||||
display.setTextSize(1);
|
||||
display.setCursor(10, 52);
|
||||
if (nextRetrySeconds < 60) {
|
||||
display.printf("Retry in %lu sec", nextRetrySeconds);
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
display.printf("Retry in %lu min", nextRetrySeconds / 60);
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
display.display();
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
#### 4. Clock Continues During Outage
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void updateDisplay() {
|
||||
if (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
|
||||
// Show "No WiFi" status
|
||||
unsigned long nextRetry = (wifiRetry.nextRetryTime > millis())
|
||||
? (wifiRetry.nextRetryTime - millis()) / 1000
|
||||
: 0;
|
||||
showNoWiFi(nextRetry);
|
||||
return;
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// Normal display modes when WiFi is connected
|
||||
// ...
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
#### 5. WiFi Disconnect Indicator
|
||||
|
||||
When WiFi is disconnected but time is still valid, show "!" in date line:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void showTimeMode() {
|
||||
// ... time display ...
|
||||
|
||||
// Date line with WiFi status indicator
|
||||
display.setCursor(0, 0);
|
||||
if (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) {
|
||||
display.print("! "); // WiFi disconnected indicator
|
||||
}
|
||||
display.print(dateString);
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
#### 6. SDK Credentials Support
|
||||
|
||||
WiFiManager stores credentials in ESP SDK flash, not EEPROM. This caused issues after OTA updates:
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
void setupWiFi() {
|
||||
// Try SDK-stored credentials first (from WiFiManager)
|
||||
if (strlen(config.password) > 0) {
|
||||
// EEPROM has credentials - use them
|
||||
WiFi.begin(config.ssid, config.password);
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
// EEPROM empty - try SDK credentials
|
||||
WiFi.begin(); // Uses last saved WiFi from SDK
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Retry Backoff Schedule
|
||||
|
||||
| Attempt | Delay | Cumulative Time |
|
||||
|---------|-------|-----------------|
|
||||
| 1 | 5 sec | 5 sec |
|
||||
| 2 | 10 sec | 15 sec |
|
||||
| 3 | 20 sec | 35 sec |
|
||||
| 4 | 40 sec | 1 min 15 sec |
|
||||
| 5 | 80 sec | 2 min 35 sec |
|
||||
| 6 | 160 sec | 5 min 15 sec |
|
||||
| 7+ | 300 sec (5 min) | +5 min each |
|
||||
|
||||
**Fallback AP enabled after attempt 5** (~2.5 min of failures)
|
||||
|
||||
## Network Activity Summary
|
||||
|
||||
| Service | Interval | Endpoint | Protocol | Daily Requests |
|
||||
|---------|----------|----------|----------|----------------|
|
||||
| NTP | 1 hour | pool.ntp.org:123 | UDP | 24 |
|
||||
| Weather | 30 min | api.open-meteo.com | HTTP | 48 |
|
||||
| mDNS | continuous | 224.0.0.251 | UDP multicast | N/A |
|
||||
|
||||
**Total**: ~50-75 requests/day (minimal network load)
|
||||
|
||||
## Dual STA+AP Mode
|
||||
|
||||
When fallback AP is enabled, device operates in dual mode:
|
||||
- **STA (Station)**: Continues trying to connect to configured WiFi
|
||||
- **AP (Access Point)**: Allows user to reconfigure if needed
|
||||
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
// Enable dual mode
|
||||
WiFi.mode(WIFI_AP_STA);
|
||||
WiFi.softAP("TJ56654-Setup", "12345678");
|
||||
|
||||
// Continue WiFi connection attempts in STA mode
|
||||
WiFi.begin(config.ssid, config.password);
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
When WiFi reconnects:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
if (WiFi.status() == WL_CONNECTED && WiFi.getMode() == WIFI_AP_STA) {
|
||||
// Disable AP, return to STA-only mode
|
||||
WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
|
||||
Serial.println("WiFi reconnected, disabled fallback AP");
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Test Scenarios
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario 1: Router Restart (5 minutes)
|
||||
|
||||
**Before (v1.9.1):**
|
||||
1. WiFi disconnects
|
||||
2. 5 retry attempts (25 seconds)
|
||||
3. Credentials cleared
|
||||
4. Device enters AP mode
|
||||
5. User must reconfigure WiFi
|
||||
|
||||
**After (v1.9.2):**
|
||||
1. WiFi disconnects
|
||||
2. Retry with backoff (5s, 10s, 20s, 40s, 80s)
|
||||
3. After ~2.5 min: Fallback AP enabled (dual mode)
|
||||
4. Device continues retrying
|
||||
5. Router comes back
|
||||
6. Device reconnects automatically
|
||||
7. Fallback AP disabled
|
||||
8. No user intervention needed
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario 2: Extended Outage (30+ minutes)
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.9.2 Behavior:**
|
||||
1. Retries every 5 minutes after initial backoff
|
||||
2. Fallback AP available for reconfiguration if needed
|
||||
3. Clock shows last synced time
|
||||
4. "No WiFi" indicator on display
|
||||
5. Reconnects automatically when WiFi returns
|
||||
|
||||
### Scenario 3: OTA Update
|
||||
|
||||
**Problem**: WiFiManager stores credentials in SDK flash, but our EEPROM may be empty after update.
|
||||
|
||||
**Solution**: Try SDK credentials first:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
if (strlen(config.password) > 0) {
|
||||
WiFi.begin(config.ssid, config.password);
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
WiFi.begin(); // SDK credentials
|
||||
}
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## Memory Impact
|
||||
|
||||
| Resource | v1.9.1 | v1.9.2 | Change |
|
||||
|----------|--------|--------|--------|
|
||||
| RAM | 37,644 | 37,800 | +156 bytes |
|
||||
| IRAM | 61,987 | 61,987 | 0 bytes |
|
||||
| Flash | 408,844 | 409,100 | +256 bytes |
|
||||
|
||||
Minimal memory increase (+0.4%) for significant UX improvement.
|
||||
|
||||
## Conclusion
|
||||
|
||||
**v1.9.2 provides true WiFi resilience:**
|
||||
- Never clears credentials
|
||||
- Infinite retries with smart backoff
|
||||
- Fallback AP for emergency reconfiguration
|
||||
- Clock continues during outages
|
||||
- Clear user feedback on display
|
||||
|
||||
**Results:**
|
||||
- No more manual reconfiguration after WiFi outages
|
||||
- Device recovers automatically when network returns
|
||||
- User can still reconfigure via fallback AP if needed
|
||||
- Minimal network overhead (~50 requests/day)
|
||||
|
||||
**Status**: Production ready
|
||||
@@ -1,160 +0,0 @@
|
||||
# TJ-56-654 Weather Clock - v1.9.0 Release Notes
|
||||
|
||||
## Release Date
|
||||
2026-01-03
|
||||
|
||||
## Overview
|
||||
Version 1.9 is a major async refactoring that eliminates **ALL blocking operations** from the firmware, transforming the device from a frequently-frozen system into a fully responsive, production-ready clock.
|
||||
|
||||
## Performance Improvements
|
||||
|
||||
### Before (v1.8):
|
||||
- **WiFi connection**: 10 seconds blocking (v1.7 credential migration)
|
||||
- **NTP sync**: 5-20 seconds blocking
|
||||
- **Weather fetch**: 1-10 seconds blocking
|
||||
- **Loop delay**: 10ms blocking every iteration
|
||||
- **Total freeze time**: Up to **45+ seconds**
|
||||
|
||||
### After (v1.9):
|
||||
- **WiFi connection**: 0ms blocking (async state machine)
|
||||
- **NTP sync**: 0ms blocking (async UDP)
|
||||
- **Weather fetch**: 0ms blocking (AsyncHTTPRequest)
|
||||
- **Loop delay**: 0ms (removed)
|
||||
- **Total freeze time**: **0 seconds** ✅
|
||||
|
||||
**Loop responsiveness**: <1ms typical (was 10ms minimum)
|
||||
|
||||
## New Features
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. Async HTTP Weather Fetch (v1.9.2)
|
||||
- **Library**: AsyncHTTPRequest_Generic v1.13.0
|
||||
- **State machine**: IDLE → REQUESTING → SUCCESS/FAILED
|
||||
- **Callback**: `onWeatherResponse()` processes data non-blocking
|
||||
- **Result**: OTA updates work during weather fetch
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Async NTP Implementation (v1.9.3)
|
||||
- **Manual NTP**: Custom UDP packet building/parsing
|
||||
- **Independent epoch tracking**: `syncedEpoch`, `syncedMillis`, `timeIsSynced`
|
||||
- **Workaround**: NTPClient library is inherently blocking, so we bypass it
|
||||
- **State machine**: IDLE → REQUEST_SENT → WAITING → SUCCESS/FAILED
|
||||
- **Timeout**: 5 seconds non-blocking
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Async WiFi Connection (v1.9.4)
|
||||
- **v1.7 migration**: Non-blocking credential attempt
|
||||
- **State machine**: IDLE → CONNECTING → CONNECTED/FAILED
|
||||
- **Fallback**: WiFiManager (still blocking, but only on first boot)
|
||||
- **Benefit**: Device stays responsive during connection attempts
|
||||
|
||||
### 4. Zero Blocking Delays (v1.9.5)
|
||||
- **Removed**: `delay(10)` from loop()
|
||||
- **Replaced**: `delay(3000)` in `showIP()` with scheduled clear via `ipDisplayUntil` timer
|
||||
- **Kept**: Startup animation delays (acceptable, only runs once in setup)
|
||||
- **Kept**: Pre-reboot delays (acceptable, device is rebooting anyway)
|
||||
|
||||
### 5. Exponential Backoff Retries (v1.9.6)
|
||||
- **Strategy**: 1s → 2s → 4s (max 3 retries)
|
||||
- **Struct**: `RetryConfig` with `getBackoffDelay()`, `scheduleRetry()`, `isRetryTime()`
|
||||
- **Applied to**:
|
||||
- NTP failures: graceful retry instead of hammering server
|
||||
- Weather API failures: same exponential strategy
|
||||
- **Benefit**: Network resilience without aggressive retry behavior
|
||||
|
||||
## Memory Footprint
|
||||
|
||||
| Resource | v1.8 (baseline) | v1.9.0 (final) | Increase |
|
||||
|----------|----------------|----------------|----------|
|
||||
| RAM | 36,980 bytes | 37,516 bytes | +536 bytes (1.4%) |
|
||||
| IRAM | 61,987 bytes | 61,987 bytes | 0 bytes |
|
||||
| Flash | 407,500 bytes | 408,540 bytes | +1040 bytes (0.25%) |
|
||||
|
||||
### Memory Budget Status:
|
||||
- **RAM**: 37,516 / 80,192 bytes (46%) - ✅ Safe
|
||||
- **IRAM**: 61,987 / 65,536 bytes (94%) - ⚠️ Near limit but stable
|
||||
- **Flash**: 408,540 / 1,048,576 bytes (38%) - ✅ Plenty of room
|
||||
|
||||
**Verdict**: Less than 1.5% RAM increase for fully async operation - excellent ROI!
|
||||
|
||||
## Code Quality Improvements
|
||||
|
||||
### Line Count:
|
||||
- **v1.8**: ~1,950 lines
|
||||
- **v1.9**: 2,026 lines (+76 lines for async infrastructure)
|
||||
|
||||
### New Data Structures:
|
||||
```cpp
|
||||
enum WeatherState { IDLE, REQUESTING, SUCCESS, FAILED };
|
||||
enum NTPState { IDLE, REQUEST_SENT, WAITING, SUCCESS, FAILED };
|
||||
enum WiFiConnectionState { IDLE, CONNECTING, CONNECTED, FAILED, SKIP_ASYNC };
|
||||
|
||||
struct RetryConfig {
|
||||
uint8_t maxRetries = 3;
|
||||
uint8_t currentRetry = 0;
|
||||
unsigned long nextRetryTime = 0;
|
||||
|
||||
unsigned long getBackoffDelay();
|
||||
void scheduleRetry();
|
||||
bool isRetryTime();
|
||||
void reset();
|
||||
bool maxRetriesReached();
|
||||
};
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Key Functions Added:
|
||||
1. `onWeatherResponse()` - AsyncHTTPRequest callback
|
||||
2. `fetchWeatherAsync()` - Non-blocking weather fetch
|
||||
3. `sendNTPRequestAsync()` - Manual NTP packet send
|
||||
4. `processNTPResponse()` - Non-blocking NTP response check
|
||||
5. `processWiFiConnection()` - Async WiFi state handler
|
||||
6. `getAsyncEpoch()` - Independent time tracking
|
||||
|
||||
## Testing Checklist
|
||||
|
||||
Before OTA upload to device:
|
||||
|
||||
- [x] Compilation successful
|
||||
- [x] Memory usage within safe limits
|
||||
- [ ] OTA responsive during weather fetch
|
||||
- [ ] Web UI responsive during NTP sync
|
||||
- [ ] Display updates smoothly during network ops
|
||||
- [ ] Exponential backoff triggers on failures
|
||||
- [ ] Max retry limits respected
|
||||
- [ ] Config persistence across reboots
|
||||
- [ ] 24-hour stability test
|
||||
|
||||
## Migration from v1.8
|
||||
|
||||
**OTA Upgrade Path**: ✅ Safe
|
||||
- Config struct unchanged - binary compatible
|
||||
- All settings preserved
|
||||
- Smooth transition from v1.7 credentials
|
||||
|
||||
**Rollback**: Keep v1.8.bin for emergency rollback via web upload
|
||||
|
||||
## Known Limitations
|
||||
|
||||
1. **WiFiManager**: Still blocking on first boot (acceptable)
|
||||
2. **IRAM**: At 94% - future features must use `ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR`
|
||||
3. **Startup animation**: Still uses blocking delays (acceptable, only runs once)
|
||||
4. **Test handlers**: Some debug endpoints still block (low priority)
|
||||
|
||||
## Next Steps (v2.0)
|
||||
|
||||
Future improvements planned for v2.0:
|
||||
1. **Modular architecture**: Split into separate files
|
||||
2. **ArduinoJson**: Replace manual JSON parsing
|
||||
3. **Constants**: Eliminate remaining magic numbers
|
||||
4. **Code deduplication**: Display helper refactoring
|
||||
5. **Enhanced error handling**: Pre-flight checks, better validation
|
||||
|
||||
## Credits
|
||||
|
||||
**Firmware**: TJ-56-654 Weather Clock
|
||||
**Hardware**: ESP-01S (ESP8266EX, 1MB flash)
|
||||
**Author**: Generated with Claude Code (Opus 4.5)
|
||||
**Repository**: clock/firmware/clock_ntp_ota_v1.9
|
||||
|
||||
## Conclusion
|
||||
|
||||
v1.9 transforms the weather clock from a frequently-frozen device into a **fully responsive**, **production-ready** system with **zero blocking operations**. The 536-byte RAM overhead is a negligible cost for the massive UX improvement of instant responsiveness to OTA, web requests, and display updates even during active network operations.
|
||||
|
||||
**Status**: ✅ Ready for OTA deployment
|
||||
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
|
||||
#include <Arduino.h>
|
||||
|
||||
// Firmware version
|
||||
#define FIRMWARE_VERSION "1.9.3"
|
||||
#define FIRMWARE_VERSION "1.9.4"
|
||||
|
||||
// OLED I2C Configuration
|
||||
#define I2C_SDA 0 // GPIO0 (I2C Data) - SWAPPED!
|
||||
@@ -54,7 +54,7 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR updateDisplay() {
|
||||
|
||||
// === YELLOW ZONE (Y: 48-63): Date (size 2 = 16px height) ===
|
||||
display.setTextSize(2);
|
||||
time_t t = epochTime;
|
||||
time_t t = localTime;
|
||||
struct tm *ptm = gmtime(&t);
|
||||
|
||||
// Format: "Thu 02.01" or "! Thu 02.01" if no WiFi
|
||||
@@ -168,7 +168,7 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR displaySunTimes() {
|
||||
int daylightHours = daylightMinutes / 60;
|
||||
int daylightMins = daylightMinutes % 60;
|
||||
|
||||
char daylightStr[16];
|
||||
char daylightStr[32];
|
||||
sprintf(daylightStr, "Day %dh %dm", daylightHours, daylightMins);
|
||||
|
||||
display.setTextSize(1);
|
||||
@@ -16,7 +16,6 @@ bool ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR isDST(unsigned long epochTime) {
|
||||
|
||||
int month = timeinfo->tm_mon + 1; // 1-12
|
||||
int day = timeinfo->tm_mday; // 1-31
|
||||
int weekday = timeinfo->tm_wday; // 0=Sunday
|
||||
int hour = timeinfo->tm_hour;
|
||||
|
||||
// Not DST: November - February
|
||||
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR onWeatherResponse(void* optParm, AsyncHTTPRequest* reques
|
||||
Serial.printf("Weather response: %d bytes\n", payload.length());
|
||||
|
||||
// Parse JSON response
|
||||
StaticJsonDocument<1536> doc;
|
||||
JsonDocument doc;
|
||||
DeserializationError error = deserializeJson(doc, payload);
|
||||
|
||||
if (!error) {
|
||||
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR onWeatherResponse(void* optParm, AsyncHTTPRequest* reques
|
||||
sunTimes.lastDay = ptm->tm_yday;
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
weatherState = WEATHER_SUCCESS;
|
||||
// weatherState stays WEATHER_IDLE (set at readyState==4 entry) — allows periodic refresh
|
||||
weatherRetry.reset();
|
||||
Serial.printf("Weather: %.1f C, code %d, wind %.1f km/h\n",
|
||||
weather.temperature, weather.weathercode, weather.windspeed);
|
||||
@@ -166,7 +166,7 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR handleDebug() {
|
||||
|
||||
if (weather.valid) {
|
||||
snprintf_P(buf, sizeof(buf), PSTR("Temperature: %.1f C\nWeather code: %d\nWind speed: %.1f km/h\nLast update: %lu sec ago\n"),
|
||||
weather.temperature, weather.weathercode, weather.windspeed, weather.lastUpdate/1000);
|
||||
weather.temperature, weather.weathercode, weather.windspeed, (millis() - weather.lastUpdate)/1000);
|
||||
server.sendContent(buf);
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
+8
-3
@@ -67,8 +67,12 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR setupWiFi() {
|
||||
WiFi.hostname(config.hostname);
|
||||
WiFi.mode(WIFI_STA);
|
||||
|
||||
// Try 1: Use WiFi.begin() without params - uses SDK stored credentials
|
||||
Serial.println("Trying SDK-stored credentials...");
|
||||
// Try 1: Use WiFi.begin() without params - only when no SSID is configured.
|
||||
// Skipped if user has a saved SSID: SDK-cached credentials may include open
|
||||
// networks (e.g. public hotspots) that would be preferred over the user's
|
||||
// network, and a successful connect would overwrite config.ssid (issue #3).
|
||||
if (strlen(config.ssid) == 0) {
|
||||
Serial.println("No SSID configured, trying SDK-stored credentials...");
|
||||
WiFi.begin();
|
||||
|
||||
// SYNCHRONOUS wait for connection (max 10 seconds)
|
||||
@@ -99,13 +103,14 @@ void ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR setupWiFi() {
|
||||
wifiConnState = WIFI_CONN_CONNECTED;
|
||||
return;
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
// Try 2: If we have EEPROM credentials, try those
|
||||
if (strlen(config.ssid) > 0 && strlen(config.password) > 0) {
|
||||
Serial.println("\nTrying EEPROM credentials...");
|
||||
WiFi.begin(config.ssid, config.password);
|
||||
|
||||
attempts = 0;
|
||||
int attempts = 0;
|
||||
while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED && attempts < 20) {
|
||||
showWiFiConnecting(attempts);
|
||||
delay(500);
|
||||
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Reference in New Issue
Block a user