Have just flashed my first DETA6922HA...I managed to do it without having to solder onto the control board. What I did is use a 5 pin JST-XH male plug connector, then had some jumper wires for 3.3V, GND, ESP_RDX and ESP_TXD. I also branched the GND jumper wire. The 5 pin JST fits right into the soldering holes with a snug fit. I would hold the additional ground wire on the GPIO0 pin when making the USB connection... Worked like a charm.
I really love these concise straight to the point tutorials, massive respect for your efforts in pushing the opensource firmware onto IoT devices like this. Hopefully when we do have these devices everywhere one day they wont be locked in, like the rest of our hardware is these days.
NOTE: Do this before your Electrician installs the GPO. ie ensure it is unpowered before removing the module. It's obvious, but should be called out at the start.
Wow, that's something I should have included! I intend to do more of these quick conversion tutorials so I'll make sure there's a warning about that. Thanks!
Only sometimes, and the number of devices that can be switched with Tuya Convert is falling. Tuya Inc is actively trying to block conversions so new firmware updates close the security flaw that Tuya Convert exploits to do the change. Hard-wiring the connection is the most consistent and reliable method because they can't block it in the chip. They'll be able to block it on ESP32 based modules using encrypted flash and a secure bootloader, but the ESP82xx series don't have those features.
awesome tutorial mate, short and sweet and to the point. any chance you would do one on the same unit with tuya-convert? would the wall switches be the same
I'm part way through doing a long video showing different conversion methods including Tuya Convert, serial flashing, and replacing the module entirely. I plan to do more of these little videos about specific devices to supplement that.
The new model of these that has the WB2S chip and can't be flashed has the model number as 6922HA Series 2 and lists both WiFi and BLE on its networks on a sticker on the blue clear plastic. The ones that cannot be flashed do not have this sticker on them. This is visible through the back of the clear plastic packaging.
I'm experimenting with a structure to do conversion tutorials very simply, with the minimum amount of video editing and other overhead. This one took a couple of days but I was experimenting with how to present it, and making graphics etc. I should be able to do these little utility videos more easily now.
I'm sad the version of this plug with the 2 USB ports on is not tasmota flashable due to it having the newer WB2S arm based tuya board in it. Luckily bunnings have a nice return policy :D
Hi all, looking at wiring up my new house and would like Smart Power points throughout which monitor power consumption. The Deta Smart Grid Connect app does not show power consumption on the wall mounted version (6922A), is this a function of the chip or the app, if the app, when flashed too Tasmota are we able to have the power Monitoring feature?
Any way to disable to annoying flashing light in the middle of the outlet? It sits there flashing away with wither wifi or mqtt traffic which is a killer for me.
Good question. GPIO4 is connected to the the "link" LED, so perhaps if you edit the configuration to disable GPIO4 the LED won't come on. The LEDs on the buttons are hard-wired to the outputs though, so they will always come on if an output is on.
PLEASE include **all** URLs for sites and products mentioned in the video in the Description and/or in a Pinned Comment and/or in the SuperHouse blog post. That will enable us to "play & click" to clone your setup and follow your steps. It is frustrating to have to search for pretty much everything you mention.
New 2 gang one I bought from Bunnings with 2x USB plug charger is using new WB2S chip that is their own and can't be Tuya converted as its MCU based and not an ESP :( Wasted $70 as I wont be connecting to Tuya/Grid cloud
Were there any features that identify the new compared to the old? I picked up on yesterday and performed the mentioned soldering/programming steps last night and it's working sweet as a nut. I noticed the one I chose was packaged, but not in a box, whereas others on the shelf were. Maybe this indicates the difference for the features you describe?
@@rogerdabeast Nothing stood out to differentiate. I even bought a couple of other units(trying to find oldest on shelf), but they are their other chips, it requires the solder/flash so is at least they are convertible.
Have just flashed my first DETA6922HA...I managed to do it without having to solder onto the control board. What I did is use a 5 pin JST-XH male plug connector, then had some jumper wires for 3.3V, GND, ESP_RDX and ESP_TXD. I also branched the GND jumper wire. The 5 pin JST fits right into the soldering holes with a snug fit. I would hold the additional ground wire on the GPIO0 pin when making the USB connection... Worked like a charm.
I really love these concise straight to the point tutorials, massive respect for your efforts in pushing the opensource firmware onto IoT devices like this. Hopefully when we do have these devices everywhere one day they wont be locked in, like the rest of our hardware is these days.
i realize I am kinda off topic but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released series online?
@Zayd Malcolm Flixportal :D
@Daxton Raiden thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :D Appreciate it!
@Zayd Malcolm you are welcome :)
Solid tutorial Jon - I'll wait for the ESPFlash to come up on the store!
I had success with tuya-convert on these, which saved dragging out the soldering iron.
Fantastic video really enjoyed watching
NOTE: Do this before your Electrician installs the GPO. ie ensure it is unpowered before removing the module. It's obvious, but should be called out at the start.
Wow, that's something I should have included! I intend to do more of these quick conversion tutorials so I'll make sure there's a warning about that. Thanks!
Tuya Convert is now part of tasmota. Operates over WiFi so need to dismantle and solder the device. Works really well on Esp based that devices.
Only sometimes, and the number of devices that can be switched with Tuya Convert is falling. Tuya Inc is actively trying to block conversions so new firmware updates close the security flaw that Tuya Convert exploits to do the change. Hard-wiring the connection is the most consistent and reliable method because they can't block it in the chip. They'll be able to block it on ESP32 based modules using encrypted flash and a secure bootloader, but the ESP82xx series don't have those features.
awesome tutorial mate, short and sweet and to the point. any chance you would do one on the same unit with tuya-convert? would the wall switches be the same
I'm part way through doing a long video showing different conversion methods including Tuya Convert, serial flashing, and replacing the module entirely. I plan to do more of these little videos about specific devices to supplement that.
That’s awesome
The new model of these that has the WB2S chip and can't be flashed has the model number as 6922HA Series 2 and lists both WiFi and BLE on its networks on a sticker on the blue clear plastic. The ones that cannot be flashed do not have this sticker on them. This is visible through the back of the clear plastic packaging.
Beautiful constructed tutorial! It's a shame Deta didn't give us a power monitoring chip, she would be a solid solution.
I'm experimenting with a structure to do conversion tutorials very simply, with the minimum amount of video editing and other overhead. This one took a couple of days but I was experimenting with how to present it, and making graphics etc. I should be able to do these little utility videos more easily now.
@@SuperHouseTV Big thumbs up from me, I love wanting that detailed info about a device. Especially our Aussie approved ones!
are you aware of any sockets that do have power monitoring integrated into them?
@@steven44799 Powermesh does, it's bluetooth however and you'll have troubles trying to integrate it into HA. Not to mention it's 3 times the price.
They now do a double gpo with usb and power monitoring.
Does this still work on/for the 6922HAseries2 ??
Great! Wonder if Deta have light switches ?
They certainly do. I'm planning to do more of these mini-tutorials covering a range of devices.
@@SuperHouseTV will be very interested in that. Thanks for your great content. You are why I have gone assistant / tasmota running in my house!
@@SuperHouseTV Awesome was about the ask the same question
I'm sad the version of this plug with the 2 USB ports on is not tasmota flashable due to it having the newer WB2S arm based tuya board in it. Luckily bunnings have a nice return policy :D
Hi all, looking at wiring up my new house and would like Smart Power points throughout which monitor power consumption. The Deta Smart Grid Connect app does not show power consumption on the wall mounted version (6922A), is this a function of the chip or the app, if the app, when flashed too Tasmota are we able to have the power Monitoring feature?
Any way to disable to annoying flashing light in the middle of the outlet? It sits there flashing away with wither wifi or mqtt traffic which is a killer for me.
Good question. GPIO4 is connected to the the "link" LED, so perhaps if you edit the configuration to disable GPIO4 the LED won't come on. The LEDs on the buttons are hard-wired to the outputs though, so they will always come on if an output is on.
PLEASE include **all** URLs for sites and products mentioned in the video in the Description and/or in a Pinned Comment and/or in the SuperHouse blog post. That will enable us to "play & click" to clone your setup and follow your steps. It is frustrating to have to search for pretty much everything you mention.
Excellent suggestion.
Sam method for the wall switches?
Wish single-pair-ethernet had caught on for cases like this, I hate using wifi for permanently connected things.
Preach it, brother!
Are there any other poe esp devices worth looking at other than wesp32?
Know if there is a US version ?
DETA seems to be an AU / NZ company. I think they only make devices for the local market at the moment.
New 2 gang one I bought from Bunnings with 2x USB plug charger is using new WB2S chip that is their own and can't be Tuya converted as its MCU based and not an ESP :( Wasted $70 as I wont be connecting to Tuya/Grid cloud
Were there any features that identify the new compared to the old? I picked up on yesterday and performed the mentioned soldering/programming steps last night and it's working sweet as a nut. I noticed the one I chose was packaged, but not in a box, whereas others on the shelf were. Maybe this indicates the difference for the features you describe?
@@rogerdabeast Nothing stood out to differentiate. I even bought a couple of other units(trying to find oldest on shelf), but they are their other chips, it requires the solder/flash so is at least they are convertible.