Summary of BUILD SMART HOME SOLUTIONS IN 10MINS USING ITEADS PSF-B SERIES 1-4 GANG ULTRA LOW POWER ESP8285 WI-FI SWITCH MODULE
The article introduces the PSF-B, a 1-4 gang ultra-low-power Wi-Fi switch module by ITEAD. Based on the ESP8285 microcontroller, it enables rapid development of home automation solutions. The device supports wireless 802.11 b/g/n connectivity at 2.4 GHz and allows control via physical pushbuttons or remote apps like eWeLink. Key capabilities include switching up to four appliances, configuring power-on states, setting timers, and performing Over-The-Air (OTA) upgrades.
Parts used in the PSF-B Switch Module:
- ESP8285 Microcontroller
- 32-bit MCU
- Relay
- Pushbuttons
- eWeLink App
- Wi-Fi Antenna
There is absolutely no end to the number of different types of modules and devices in which the ESP family of WiFi modules/microcontrollers have been featured, thanks to their integrated nature and small form factor. While the ESP8266 and ESP32 variants are the most known, other less-known versions like the ESP8285 have recently been garnering popularity with several products based on it, including the recently released PSF-B 4-gang Wi-Fi Switch Module, by china-based home automation solution provider; ITEAD.
A 1-4 gang ultra-low-power Wi-Fi switch module, the ESP8285-based PSF-B Switch module was designed to enable rapid development of WiFi-based, home automation switch solutions. It comes with the ability to switch up to four independent household points/appliances and can be controlled via connected pushbuttons, or controlled remotely by connecting it to a privately developed, or publicly available app like ITEAD’s eWeLink.
Key Features:
- Built-in 32bit MCU, and can double as an application processor
- Support wireless 802.11 b/g/n standard
- Wi-Fi @2.4 GHz, support WPA/WPA2 security mode
- +20.5dBm maximum output power in 802.11b mode
- Support device button control and Wi-Fi remote control
- a)In the normal state: click the button (IO0 pulls down for more than 100ms) to control the relay on and off (IO12 output high/low level
- b)In the pairing mode: click the button to exit the pairing mode.
- Support timer schedule – including single, count down, repeat, and loop timer, see details in 4.5.
- Support compatible pairing mode /quick pairing mode
- Power-on status -The power-on switch status can be configured on or off through the APP, and the default power-on status is off.
- Support OTA upgrade
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What is the PSF-B Switch Module?
It is a 1-4 gang ultra-low-power Wi-Fi switch module based on the ESP8285 designed for home automation. -
Can the module control multiple appliances?
Yes, it can switch up to four independent household points or appliances. -
How can the module be controlled?
It can be controlled via connected pushbuttons or remotely through apps like eWeLink. -
Does the module support timer scheduling?
Yes, it supports single, countdown, repeat, and loop timer schedules. -
Can the power-on status be configured?
Yes, the default power-on status is off, but it can be configured on or off through the app. -
Does the module support OTA upgrades?
Yes, the module supports Over-The-Air upgrade functionality. -
What security mode does the Wi-Fi support?
The module supports WPA/WPA2 security modes. -
How do you enter pairing mode using the button?
In pairing mode, clicking the button exits the pairing mode.
