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# 
+EMS-ESP is an open-source firmware for the Espressif ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontroller that communicates with **EMS** (Energy Management System) based equipment from manufacturers like Bosch, Buderus, Nefit, Junkers, Worcester and Sieger.
+
[](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/blob/master/CHANGELOG.md)
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+[](http://isitmaintained.com/project/proddy/EMS-ESP "Average time to resolve an issue")
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+
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-EMS-ESP is a open-source firmware for the Espressif ESP8266 microcontroller that can communicate with **EMS** (Energy Management System) based boilers, thermostats and other modules from manufacturers like Bosch, Buderus, Nefit, Junkers, Worcester and Sieger.
+If you like **EMS-ESP**, please give it a star, or fork it and contribute!
-EMS-ESP is the software. It still requires a hardware circuit that can convert the EMS data into Serial data. These can be purchased via https://bbqkees-electronics.nl/.
+[](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/stargazers)
+[](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/network)
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+Note, EMS-ESP requires a small hardware circuit that can convert the EMS bus data to be read by the microcontroller. These can be purchased at https://bbqkees-electronics.nl/.
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## **New Features in version 2**
-- Supporting both ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontrollers
+- Support for both ESP8266 and ESP32 modules
- A new multi-user Web interface (based on React/TypeScript)
- A new Console, accessible via Serial and Telnet
- Tighter security in both Web and Console. Admin privileges required to access core settings and commands.
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-## **Migrating from version 1.9**
+## **Migrating from previous versions**
EMS-ESP will attempt to automatically migrate the 1.9 settings.
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## **MQTT commands**
All commands must be written as `{"cmd": ,"data":, "id":}`.
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send <"0B XX XX ..">
pin
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+## Support Information
+
+For a list of the EMS devices currently supported see BBQKees's [EMS device compatibility list](https://bbqkees-electronics.nl/ems-device-compatibility/).
+
+If you're looking for support on **EMS-ESP** there are some options available:
+
+### Documentation
+
+* [Documentation Site](https://emsesp.github.io/docs): For information on how to build and upload the firmware
+* [FAQ and Troubleshooting](https://bbqkees-electronics.nl/wiki/gateway/troubleshooting.html): For information on common problems and solutions
+
+### Support's Community
+
+* [EMS-ESP Support Chat](https://gitter.im/EMS-ESP/community#): For support, troubleshooting and general questions. You have better chances to get fast answers from members of the community
+* [Search in Issues](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/issues): You might find an answer to your question by searching current or closed issues
+
+### Developers' Community
+
+* [Bug Report](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/issues/new?template=bug_report.md): For reporting Bugs
+* [Feature Request](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/issues/new?template=feature_request.md): For requesting features/functions
+* [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/proddy/EMS-ESP/issues/new?template=questions---troubleshooting.md): As a last resort, you can open new *Troubleshooting & Question* issue on GitHub if the solution could not be found using the other channels. Just remember: the more info you provide the more chances you'll have to get an accurate answer
+
+## Contribute
+
+You can contribute to EMS-ESP by
+- providing Pull Requests (Features, Fixes, suggestions)
+- testing new released features and report issues on your EMS equipment
+- contributing missing [documentation](https://emsesp.github.io/docs) for features and devices
+
+## Credits
+
+A shout out to the people helping EMS-ESP get to where it is today
+- @MichaelDvP for all his amazing contributions and patience. The core UART code is his.
+- @BBQkees for his endless testing and building the awesome circuits
+- @susisstrolch for writing a first working version of the EMS bridge circuit which I used to design EMS-ESP version 0.1
+- Plus many more providing suggestions, PRs and Donations. Thanks!
+
+## License
+
+This program is licensed under GPL-3.0