TheHogNL

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Elst, GE, Netherlands

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Product: (4.96)

Documentation: (4.65)

Shipping: (4.80)

Communication: (4.91)

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Martin | Nov. 7, 2024

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For HeishaMon communication PCB

Hello, unfortunately I have had problems with the connection for 1 week.
After about 10 hours, heishamon is no longer accessible and no longer returns data to Home Assistant. After a restart, the connection will then run again for a few hours. Whether over Wi-Fi, lan, with external power supply or without.
What about?
Love Greetings
Martin Steinmann

Hallo, leider habe ich seit 1 Woche immer wieder Probleme mit der Verbindung.
Nach ca 10 Stunden ist heishamon nicht mehr erreichbar und liefert auch keine Daten mehr an Home Assistant. Nach einem Neustart läuft die Verbindung dann wieder einige Stunden. Ob über Wlan, lan, mit externer Spannungsversorgung oder ohne.
Woran kann das liegen?
Liebe grüße
Martin Steinmann

Laszlo | Oct. 30, 2024

Integrated WH-UX09HE8 / WH-ADC0916H9E8 with Loxone

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I successfully integrated the heat pump mentioned in the subject with the help of Heishamon into Loxone.
So far I was able to read all the values out of the Heat Pump and display in Loxone. Currently I'm just reading the values and using it in my home heating automation system.
Large version PCB perfectly fits into UM100S (100*100 mm) DIN rail PCB holder.
Great product, highly recommended.

Ludovic | Oct. 16, 2024

Objet de très bonne qualité

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

Objet utilisé avec un onduleur hybride SOFAR SOLAR HYD-6000EP.
très facile à raccorder et paramétrer.
Fonctionne parfaitement avec HomeAssistant.

Très satisfait de mon achat

Jaroslav | Oct. 15, 2024

Review after year of use: really great product. Stable

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Use small board for a year already 24/7. Stable. Works well. Hardware part is very solid! Great communication by author/seller: all questions answered. Software is maintained also very well.
The only one sequrity feature request (for software part, so not direct to this hardware) would be nice: enable open configuration wifi hotspot only when some button is pressed on the board (or double-pressed, etc.); so, only when I'm physically next to my board (not any time when signal lost with my router as for now).
In general: HIGHLY recommend! Will try bigger version with eth port also.
Big thanks for great work!

Jean-Claude | Oct. 14, 2024

Compatibility with aquarea model M

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Is the large model compatible with the new aquarea M series. I just installed the WH-WXG09ME8 pump with CTAW-1C and smart Cloud which is a bit rudimentary. So I installed the heishamon card with an ethernet module and operated it via home assistant. After some trial and error (I had to power the card via usb) it almost works except for some absurd returns like a completely wacky but repetitive COP and some other measurements that do not correspond at all to expectations or are missing. On the other hand, the statistics of the panasonic cloud are no longer powered even if all the other features via my smartphone work normally. So I guess I have to wait for an update to the M series. Thank you for your great work.
Hello, I am taking the time to analyze the return message from the aquarea M in more detail with the help of my son who is more competent than me. I will come back to the topic as soon as I have more precise information. See you soon.

Response from TheHogNL | Oct. 14, 2024

I was not aware of a new M-series yet. Please create an issue here: https://github.com/Egyras/HeishaMon/issues so we can discuss this.

Alexis | Oct. 10, 2024

Awesome

For HeishaMon communication PCB

It's perfect, I had a bit of a hard time to make it talk to Home Assistant. But once i figured out the MQTT Broker and such, it just worked very easily.
Crazy good.

Dennis | Sept. 12, 2024

Heishamon v5 large - a modders dream

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I was already a proud owner of the smaller v4 Heishamon (HM) version which I used to optimally control my Panasonic 12Kw heatpump (HP). While it did all I wanted, the only thing I really disliked was that it needed to connect through wifi. Due to the physical location of the HP I eventually ended up hanging a router inside the machine that communicated with the HM hanging directly next to it. When I saw there existed a version with Ethernet, it was an instabuy.

Now having the HM v5 large, I think it is even much better due to being larger. The contacts are much easier to reach and it fits perfectly in an ABB box (I could not find an the type mentioned in the description but bought `ABB M008460000` on Amazon which was a perfect fit). Unfortunately, I had the bummer of a defective W5500 unit, the third-party Ethernet shield addon. I replaced it with another and it was plug & play, i.e. I immediately had connection with my network. The HM looks very high quality and I am sure I will be a happy user the coming years.

Highly recommend!

Bartosz | Aug. 30, 2024

Great device especially large PCB.

For HeishaMon communication PCB

So far I've been using a small version.
When the large version with Ethernet overlay appeared, I bought it.
The solution is awesome.
Now I can additionally leave the original CZ-TAW1 in proxy mode.
Additional two relays is also a very cool option.
Together with the home assistant it creates a perfect solution.

Marcin | Aug. 26, 2024

Overall - great device!

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Very good quality and easy setup. Does the thing and does it well!
What might be bit better is the documentation - clean guide with all the modes possible and steps needed would be great for everyday user. But hey - it's a hell of a hardware for the price!
It's should be bundled by default with every Aquarea heat pump!

Ludovic | Aug. 24, 2024

Large PCB is great

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Hello,

Having the small version, i just installed the large, it's great to be abble to keep the Panasonic Cloud equipement and be abble also to manage the Heat Pump with Heishamon...

Many Thanks for this great improvement !

Ludovic

Pablo | Aug. 13, 2024

doubt about how to make the cztaw and large heishamon connec

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I have a heishamon small that works very well and I use it in listen only mode. Now I would like to order the large heishamon, but I have a question: How is the physical connection made between the cztaw and the large heishamon?

Response from TheHogNL | Aug. 13, 2024

You connect the cztaw to the heishamon proxy port (the smaller white connector) with the original cztaw cable. If you don't have that anymore you can buy it in the shop (called a CN-CNT cable).
Heishamon to the heatpump connect the same way as the small heishamon. You can use again another CN-CNT cable or use the CN-NMODE cable which is also in the shop.

So, heishamon large will be installed in between of the cztaw and the heatpump

Rouven | June 14, 2024

Question about external power supply for the large Heishamon

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Hello, i got the large heishamon today and want to use it in proxy mode with the cz-taw1 on my leisha.
At the moment it runs on the internal power supply with data errors, which is probably due to the lack of an external power supply.
If I want to use the large heishamon with an external usb-c power supply, do I also have to remove the 5v cable to the heatpump?

thanks in advance

Response from TheHogNL | June 14, 2024

No you can leave it connected. There is a diode protecting it.
However I got noticed that it might factory reset the heishamon board in that situation when the usb power is removed (and still 5v powered from heatpump). I need to check on this but if you keep the usb powered, it will be ok.

Boris | April 19, 2024

highly recommended

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

Easy ordering, fast shipping, high quality product.
Hooked up to RPi with Home Assistant with ESPHome and within seconds it was installing all the ESP stuff

Ton | April 1, 2024

Over a year of flawless communication

For HeishaMon communication PCB

My HeishaMon communication PCB is working for over a year now and I never had any problem with it. It dispatches all relevant information of the Panasonic heat pump to my Homeassistant instance via MQTT.

If an Ethernet version would become available, I would buy it without hesitation.

Response from TheHogNL | April 1, 2024

Working on a complete new design currently with faster chip (ESP32-S3) and support for the W5500 ethernet shield which you can plug it on yourself. Hopefully ready within two or three months.

Mikk | March 21, 2024

Great product!

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Thank you for making this! I use it to save 20-30% on heating portion of the electrical bill by heating only on the cheapest hours.
Although I'm lately been thinking about overall cybersecurity more, so two questions:
1. If my AP is for whatever reason down, anybody seems to be able to connect to the heishamon's SSID becuse it switches automatically to hotspot mode. Can this risk be somehow mitigated?
2. Will there ever be a version with Ethernet port?

Response from TheHogNL | March 21, 2024

1. There is no solution currenty but I could add a setting to set the wifi password for the hotspot. I'll think about this
2. Yes, I am working a that right now. Would probably be a version on which you can plug a ethernet module on.

Ron | Feb. 9, 2024

Excellent work, thank you! Fast shipping and fair price!

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Thank you very much! Excellent work, thank you! Fast shipping and fair price! Installation worked fast and good.

Graeme | Jan. 14, 2024

Great Esp32/RS485 Board

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

I got these to connect to the RS485 on my Deye inverter (using tasmota as a Modbus TCP bridge) and also for my Ecoforest Heatpump (using ESPhome).

Its a lot neater than the separate boards I was using to prototype them on. Very good value.

Roland | Jan. 11, 2024

Very good product

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I'm using the Heishamon for over a year now and I'm still very happy with it. Not a single time the Heishamon failed in the past year. Very good product and more then worth every penny!

M | Nov. 27, 2023

simply works, always. For a great price

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Using this module for 3 months with my HP. As many others state in their review: it always works, it is easy to install and it gives you the control you want over your HP. This seller has every right to increase the price of this piece of hardware.

Valentinas | Nov. 26, 2023

Amazing open-source product

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

Worked OOB with my HYD-20KTL inverter. Only the documentation with passive_mode options could be expanded more.
LCD could also print something more useful.

Ovidiu Dumitru | Nov. 20, 2023

Very useful tool

For Opentherm master shield for Wemos/Lolin

My Ferrolli Domina F24N's pressure gauge was stuck, so with this I could use an Arduino to get the water pressure among other parameters. Really helpful and easy to use.

Andrea | Nov. 13, 2023

perfect interface for a good price.

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I've used this interface for over six months. Always worked flawlessly, no issues, disconnections or such like the original Panasonic cloud dongle had.

The kit is very easy to setup, I've printed the box myself and stuck it near the heatpump. I've integrated everything in Home Assistant, archieving a far better control of my aquarea compared to what I could do with the stock cloud. Also, this system does emulate the expansion PCB allowing direct integration of solar systems or further configurations at a very cheap price.

Considering what it takes to properly design a PCB, go through the iterations to make it functional, I think the price the author asks for this module is definitely minute. Thanks for the great work.

Gav | Nov. 8, 2023

Prompt service

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

Nicely packaged and delivered to the UK within 2 days (ordered on the 6th and received on the 8th).

Item all connected up to my inverter and reporting to HA with no problems

Many thanks

Elias | Sept. 22, 2023

Work great for local controller in Home Assistant

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Bought this to get rid of the awful panasonic app for my panasonic T-CAP 12 kW air to water heat pump.
The seller was helpfull and provided documentation for integration against Home Assistant.
Installation was plug and play. Setting up in HA was easily done with the provided documentation.

Is it great to have local control and get rid of the awful panasonic app and also have A LOT more information about my heat pump

Juergen | July 19, 2023

Good idea, well realized, would buy the product again

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

Instead of sending the data to the manufacturer in China, the product uses MQTT to communicate with the inverter.
Good idea.
With the TFT display, you always have an overview of the solar system and you don't have to look at your cell phone.

Questions are also answered very quickly.

Christoph | June 13, 2023

Excellent!

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Excellent work, thank you! Fast shipping and fair price!

Is there a difference between CN-CNT and CN-NMODE, if I don't have a CZ-TAW1?

Response from TheHogNL | June 13, 2023

No difference. Both connectors on the mainboard of the heatpump are hard wired together (only extra 12v supply missing from the CN-CNT which isn't used).

Beny | April 20, 2023

Amazing product to digitalize your Aquarea

For HeishaMon communication PCB

Amazing product amazing communication, with nearly 0 background in home automation was able to connect the heishamon to the unit and was instantly able to get the data. Home assistant part was a little bit more challenging you need to set up MQTT and connect it to it but I was able to finish everything in 30 minutes and now able to see all my data and do inputs from my home assistant, let's hope that it's stable and continues to work like this.

Filip | April 13, 2023

Satisfied

For ESP32-C3 with RS485 modbus and optional touch TFT

The product and communication with the seller is perfect. Only the NL Post office was veeeery slow... But that is something what can not be influenced by the seller.

Melih | April 8, 2023

Works without any friction

For Opentherm master shield for Wemos/Lolin

Was able to hook up my Viessmann Vitodens 050 with Opentherm and control it via HomeAssistant in a very short time. Soldering, compiling Tasmota, and wiring things up took less than an hour. Really happy with the outcome. No more running to the boiler and re-adjusting the temperature.

Tamás | Feb. 23, 2023

I was looking for this and finally found!!!

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I wanted to integrate my Panasonic heat-pump with Fibaro Home Center3 and was looking for an easy solution. Well, this PCB is the perfect solution for that job. It was shipped relatively fast and based on detailed instructions on Tindie and GitHub I could connect in few minutes and set it up right away. It just simple works. Great product, exactly what I was looking for!!!

Piotr | Feb. 2, 2023

Great product

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I'm using this board for some time, its 100% stable and works perfectly as expected.
Documentation is well written and complete. Shipping to Poland was quite fast.

Patric | Feb. 2, 2023

Great product

For HeishaMon communication PCB

I installed it yesterday together with my heatpump and it worked instantly and flawlessly.
Installation of a mqtt broker and homeassistant on my raspi was far more difficult.
But now everything works together and I am able to check and configure my panasonic with my mobile phone.

Ulrich | Jan. 12, 2023

Works Like a Charm!

For HeishaMon communication PCB

First I thought, this would be a nice addition to the "official" device offered by Panasonic ONLY for the Panasonic owned cloud, which eventually will disapper in 10 years, though....
BUT it is a complete nicely made now for almost two month working alternative, if you love mqtt and try to avoid cloud solutions when they don't make sense at all!

Thanks a lot for your work!

Cheers

4920441

P.S.: The case could be printed a bit nicer without warping, but ... who really cares? :-)

Response from TheHogNL | Jan. 12, 2023

The warping is a feature ;-) But thanks for your feedback!

Liviu | Jan. 2, 2023

Flawless product

For Opentherm master shield for Wemos/Lolin

Really happy with the gadget, my heater likes the controller very mutch.
Struggled a bit with tasmota but wasn't what i wanted, so i used https://github.com/rsciriano/ESPHome-OpenTherm and is perfect (just like an 300 eur thermostat)
Thanks for the effort to bring us this little gadgeds.

Response from TheHogNL | Jan. 2, 2023

Thanks for the review. The ESPHome-opentherm addon is indeed also a good choice for the opentherm master shield. Beware to change the pin numbers in the opentherm_component.h file as described in the readme of the addon. This opentherm shield has different pin numbers than default in that file is configured.

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