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Feature request: Xiami MiFlora support
Great work!
I have a feature request - would it be possible to add Xiaomi MiFlora sensor support? The sensor itself seems significantly better that the typical chinese soil moisture sensors both in the amount of information reported and in the quality of the readings. There are several libraries that already exist, e.g.: https://loads.pickle.me.uk/2017/03/19/raspberry-pi-zero-w-and-mi-flora-plant-monitor/ https://github.com/barnybug/miflora And many more like: https://github.com/open-homeautomation/miflora https://github.com/ThomDietrich/miflora-mqtt-daemon https://tutorials-raspberrypi.de/raspberry-pi-miflora-xiaomi-pflanzensensor-openhab/
Especially the first library basically returns formatted sensor data as "Sensors: {Temperature:11.9 Moisture:38 Light:0 Conductivity:114}".
I completely understand this might be quite difficult, especially if you do not own the sensor.
I have one more question - are there any plans to make the 3d plans for the cool looking electric plug + relay board + RPi enclosure as shown on the website available? Or will the actual product be sold at a some point in near future?
@NDolensek Thanks for your support! That sensor is really cool and could be an interesting add-on! I will order one and do some testing. Thank you for all the links, it doesn't look like it would be too complicated to integrate. As for our Smart Grow Strip, the plan is to offer it as a perk during an upcoming crowdfunding campaign. We will also bundle in sensors, relays, etc. Afterwards we hope to refine the Smart Grow Strip and offer the plans online for free, with a more integrated option offered for purchase.
I'd order one or two if the coding works out -- the ability to monitor light, moisture, and more wirelessly sounds great for the price (I see them for US $15 - $30).
