creating sensors using EspHome and using them without HomeAssistant

[mgrouch]

A video of creating sensors using EspHome and using them without HomeAssistant.

Shows how to use them with MQTT to NodeRed.
No HomeAssistant needed.

https://youtu.be/0XH61uCqMDw

[mgrouch]

SignalK should be able to read it as well using MQTT plugin (even without NodeRed).

[mgrouch]

Some projects that use EspHome on boats without HomeAssistant

https://github.com/jonkan81/victron_display/blob/main/battery_display_anchor_alarm.yaml

https://github.com/jonkan81/autopilot

[mgrouch]

Here is another interesting project

allows remotely turn on/off bilge pump,
monitor water level, electrical current, deep sleep, waking up esp32, etc

https://github.com/ESPmonster/Esphome-boat-battery-and-waterlevel-monitor/

https://github.com/ESPmonster/Esphome-boat-battery-and-waterlevel-monitor/blob/main/ESPHOME-YAML%20NEW

[mgrouch]

Or this tank level sensor

https://community.home-assistant.io/t/water-tank-water-level-sensor-using-fuel-water-sender-and-esphome/407889