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# ESPHome-Mod-Flame-King-Propane-Scale
High level reverse-engineering and modification of Flame King YSN-PS1 Bluetooth propane scale to ESPHome WiFi

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Overview:

This project started because I wanted a propane tank scale so I could track (and remind me to refill)
the propane tank running our gas fireplace. This was made harder because I use 40lb tanks and many
scales only support 20lb tanks.

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Recommended Modification Tools/Parts:

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* Empty weight of your tank (this is the number marked "TW" stamped on the handle of your tank)
* Max allowed fill of your tank when full (this is the traditional named-size like 20lb for a BBQ)

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Background:

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a mains USB adapter, but my appication is not near a mains outlet (remember, propane you want
away from sources of ignition and away from the house to the extent practical for safety).

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In the process, I have learned a few things noteworthy:
* The factory board has a voltage regulator that holds 3.3v from input range 1.75-3.35 volts.
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a large capacitor across the power rail where the ESP8266 taps off seems to help.
* The load cell calibration drifts with temperature. Results varied by 6-7lb over 30F.

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GitHub Files:
Board Pics - Front/Back scaled to identical size and flpped to match positionally. You can
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* (ppt export) Slide 4 - Pinouts.JPG
* wiring.pptx

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The Modification Process:

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8. OTA update the ESP8266 firmware with your new YAML file to fix calibartion

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Bonus Knowledge:

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