Smart Boat 12: ESP32 setup and add to Home Assistant

In this episode, we are gearing up to transform boating with the powerful yet affordable ESP32 microprocessor, laying a foundation for numerous innovative Smart Boat projects that are on the horizon.

We will delve into how to set up ESP32 as a remote hub to centralize a range of real-time monitoring solutions, such as:

Engine temperature and oil pressure monitoring
Energy analysis and wireless instrumentation interfaces
Pump activity alerts and fluid flow sensors
Tank level indicators
Solar panel and battery monitoring

The ESP32 seamlessly integrates with Home Assistant through ESPHome, offering a hassle-free setup without any coding required. We're bringing the future of smart boating technology to you, focusing on both innovation and affordability, with each ESP32 costing only about $5.

Join us as we set the stage for smarter and more economical boating solutions with the ESP32.

✔ ESP32 - 38 pins

🎁 Amazon: Select 38pin model
https://geni.us/esp32-38pin

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFE...

✔ ESP32 38 pins Breakout Board

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/esp32-38pin-breakout

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdP...

✔ ESP32 - 30 pins

🎁 Amazon: Select 30pin model
https://geni.us/esp32-30pins
https://geni.us/esp32-30pin-kit

🎁 AliExpress: Mirco USB or USB C models
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdF...

✔ ESP32 30 pins Expansion Breakout Board

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/esp32-30pin-breakout

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFM...

✔ 12v to 5v Converter

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/12v-5v-converter

🎁 AliExpress: Select the 12V to 5V 3A option
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Deu...

✔ Dupont breakout cables:

🎁 Amazon:
https://geni.us/Dupont-cables

🎁 AliExpress:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DdQ...

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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:56 My Boat
2:13 ESP32 Overview
3:55 Install USB to UART driver
4:26 ESP Web Tools
5:33 ESPHome adopts ESP32
6:28 Install ESPHome onto ESP32
8:54 Edit YAML Configuration
9:26 WiFi Secrets File
9:36 Power Supply
10:02 Sicily
10:12 Outro