Victron VE.Direct isolated WiFi/MQTT module

Name: Victron VE.Direct isolated WiFi/MQTT module
SKU: 33717
Price: 35.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.00 (2 reviews)

(2 Reviews)

VE SyNC - Programmable isolated VE.Direct WiFi adapter for Victron charge controllers.

Designed by West Labs DIY in United States of America

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VE SyNC - Programmable isolated VE.Direct WiFi adapter for Victron charge controllers.

What is it? VE SyNC is a WiFi adapter designed for Victron Energy¹ brand charge controllers. You can use it to monitor and upload your solar system data to third party cloud or local MQTT server. The…

What is it?

VE SyNC is a WiFi adapter designed for Victron Energy¹ brand charge controllers. You can use it to monitor and upload your solar system data to third party cloud or local MQTT server. The device has been tested with SmartSolar/BlueSolar MPPT controllers, however it should also work with any other Victron devices that has a VE.Direct port like BMV, Smart Shunts etc. It intelligently detects most devices and works without a Cerbo GX or Venus OS.

What makes it special?

Easy to use fully assembled PCB, no soldering required!
Supports two VE.Direct devices on a single module!
Designed with dedicated isolator chips for each port (2500Vrms, min 3mm clearance).
Includes hackable micropython code.
Easily configure using provided bluetooth webapp.
Monitor through local WiFi or upload data to PVOutput or your own server.
Create beautiful Home Assistant dashboards. Supports intelligent MQTT auto discovery.

Compatibility

It should work with pretty much any new Victron devices that has a VE.Direct port. Below is a few tested device classes.

Device	Supported	Tested
Victron SmartSolar MPPT	✅	✅
Victron BlueSolar MPPT	✅	✅
Victron SmartShunt	✅	✅
Other VE.Direct devices	✅	✖️

Power connection options

Use either the provided JST-PH connector (6.5v to 32v max) or a Micro-USB 5V power supply.

Data connection

You can use genuine Victron cable or buy optional custom made cable.

What's included?

Fully assembled PCB with ADUM1201 digital isolators.
Micropython code for monitoring and cloud upload.
Free BLE webapp for configuring the device.*
JST-PH power connector 50cm (reference)

*The in-browser app is natively supported in desktop and android Chrome browsers. In iOS devices you have to use Bluefy browser.

Add-ons

Raspberry Pi Pico WH (or use your own pico w with header)
3D printed box (or print it from any providers like treatstock.com)
Data cable(s) to connect to VE.Direct device.

What's not included?

Micro-USB cable (optional)

Notes

Supports only 2.4GHz WiFi.
Please be mindful of polarity while connecting JST power cables. Check the diagram for details. Alternatively you can also use a USB cable instead.

Disclaimer

¹Victron Energy, VE.Direct and all other trademarks used here are the property of their respective owners. This is not an official device endorsed by Victron and is provided only as a DIY project for your home. Seller is not liable for any damages caused by it.

Documentation

If you have any questions you can send me a message in Tindie for any product support. I will do my best to respond as quickly as possible.

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Review Breakdown

Average Ratings

Product: (5.00)

Documentation: (5.00)

Shipping: (5.00)

Communication: (5.00)

Danny | Dec. 30, 2024

Works perfectly and easy to use

This is my 2nd west labs product and both have worked flawlessly. They use almost no power, are plug and play from a hardware perspective, software just needed Bluetooth connection to enter WiFi and mqtt details (provided instructions were clear and worked well). Now I have visibility into all generation and consumption of power for my off-grid chicken coop, with access to the automation engine offered by home assistant. Thank you West Labs!!

Michael | Nov. 7, 2024

A wonderful substitute for the $550 Victron GX

Victron makes great products, everyone knows this. They know this too, and upcharge everything by 500%.
I still bit the bullet and bought several of their products for my solar generator that I built piece by piece as a hobby, just figuring it out as I went.

At some point I realized I wanted a centralized controller, and went to look up what could connect to all the components.
I about fell out of my chair when I saw the price Victron wants for their monitor/controller... and decided I would just settle for an old ipad to run bluetooth to monitor the SmartShunt and other Victron products.
That wasn't optimal, as it was only local access w BT, and very limited for data tracking and analysis.

Fast forward to about a month ago, I dove into the world of Home Assistant, and have been spending a couple hours every morning before work exploring integrations for my hundred or so smart devices here at my home.
I was absolutely delighted to find this store and their Renogy Solar Controller wifi controller, and then even MORE delighted to see they made one for Victron as well!

I quickly ordered, shipping was fast, and it took less than two hours this morning to set everything up... and it only took that long because I've never played around with a Pico W (I had to order the board without the Pico and buy one separately off Amazon). It really was simple, the only part that I got hung up on was the Victron source code... where was it? It said it was sent with the order. I looked in my email and then finally woke up to check on this site and found it in my messages. It was still 0500 in the morning.

Now, between the Renogy Controller integration, and this controller, I have a TON of data for my solar generator system, all pleasantly organized on my Home Assistant dashboard.
Thank you so much to The West Labs for creating this extraordinarily helpful product.