With EcoLogic, users can easily manage devices, streamline integrations, and customize settings. Whether you’re setting up a smart home or developing complex automation tasks, this platform offers the tools to control your devices seamlessly. Setup is straightforward, making it accessible for everyone from beginners to experienced developers.

Smart Home Use Cases

Explore how users have enhanced their daily life through smart home technology.

Smart Lighting

Control and set moods.

Environmental Monitoring

Track air quality.

EcoLogic Manager

Comprehensive Overview

EcoLogic Manager is a highly flexible, open-source automation platform for the ESP8266 microcontroller. It enables you to create smart, connected devices managed via web, and integrates with Home Assistant and Node-RED. Designed for DIYers, makers, and integrators, it lets you control electrical loads, sensors, and actuators in home or industrial settings—no deep coding required.

Key Features

• Web-Based Control: Real-time device management and monitoring from any browser.
• Flexible Pin Configuration: Digital/analog I/O, PWM, sensors, relays, and more.
• Home Automation Integration: Ready for Home Assistant, Node-RED, and more.
• IR & RF Support: Receive/transmit IR and 433MHz RF codes for automation.
• Email & Notification: Send email alerts directly from the device.
• Modular & Extensible: Add new sensors, actuators, and logic easily.
• Data Storage: Local files (SPIFFS/LittleFS) for persistent configuration and state.

Typical Use Cases

Scenario	Description
Smart Lighting	Switch, dim, or automate lights via web, or buttons.
Environmental Monitoring	Read temperature, humidity, air quality, and trigger automations.
Appliance Control	Remotely control appliances, schedule, or automate based on sensors.
Security & Access	Integrate door sensors, motion detectors, and control locks/alarms.
IR/RF Remote Replication	Learn and replay IR/RF codes for device control.
Home Assistant Integration	Expose all sensors/controls as entities for automation.
Node-RED Flows	Use HTTP endpoints in Node-RED for custom logic.

Device Control & Integration

HTTP API

• Direct Pin Control: http://<device_ip>/sendAJAX?json={"t":0,"v":1}
• Read Status: http://<device_ip>/aRest?Json={stat:0}
• IR/RF Code Management: Learn, send, and manage codes via HTTP endpoints.
• Email Sending: http://<device_ip>/sendEmail?Email=MessageText
• Reboot/Time Sync: http://<device_ip>/function?json={reboot:1}

Home Assistant & Node-RED

• Discovery: Manual/automatic entity creation using topics.
• Automation: Use device topics in automations, flows, dashboards.

Typical scheme

Pin Setup & Configuration

Configure each pin’s mode, function, widget, and default state via the web interface (pin_setup.htm) and pin_setup.txt.

Mode Index	Mode Name	Description
0	no	Disabled
1	in	Digital input (with inversion option)
2	out	Digital output (relay, LED, etc.)
3	PWM	PWM output for dimming, speed control
4	ADC	Analog input (A0)
6	DHT 1.1 Temp	DHT11 temperature sensor
8	DHT 1.1 Mist	DHT11 humidity sensor
9	remote http	Remote HTTP control
10	power meter	Power metering
12	MAC address	MAC address reading
16	ds18b20	DS18B20 temperature sensor

Widget Types: switch, button, progress, chart, data, etc.

File-Based Configuration

• pin_setup.txt — Pin configuration
• other_setup.txt — email, and device settings
• wifilist.txt — WiFi credentials
• ConditionX.txt — Automation conditions
• stat.txt — Current pin states

How to Connect & Use

1. Power the Device: Connect ESP8266 to USB power and network.
2. Access Web UI: Open a browser and go to the device’s IP address.
3. Configure Pins: Use the Pin Setup page to assign functions.
4. Integrate with Automation: Set up in other_setup.txt and connect to Home Assistant or Node-RED.
5. Control & Monitor: Use web UI or HTTP API.
6. Advanced: Use IR/RF, email, and custom automations as needed.

Integration Scenarios

Platform	Method	Example/Notes
Home Assistant	HTTP, Restful	Add sensor/switch with device topics
Node-RED	HTTP	Use device as node in flows, trigger automations
Custom Web App	HTTP API	Send AJAX/REST requests to device endpoints
IR/RF Remotes	HTTP/IR/RF	Learn and replay codes for remote control

Extensibility & Customization

• Add new sensors/actuators: Edit pin setup and upload new code modules.
• Custom logic: Use ConditionX.txt files for automation rules.
• Backup/Restore: Copy configuration files for easy migration.

Security & Best Practices

• Change default passwords and WiFi credentials.
• Regularly backup configuration files.

Conclusion

EcoLogic Manager transforms the ESP8266 into a powerful, web-managed automation controller. Its modular, file-driven approach and broad integration support make it ideal for smart home, industrial, and educational projects. Whether you need simple remote switching or complex automation, EcoLogic Manager provides a robust, extensible foundation.