Merge pull request #887 from proddy/dev

README update and one change to api_data

README.md

@@ -1,17 +1,5 @@
 # ![logo](media/EMS-ESP_logo_dark.png)
 
-**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.
-
-This project is the specifically for the ESP32. Compared with the previous ESP8266 (version 2) release it has the following enhancements:
-
-- Ethernet Support
-- Pre-configured circuit board layouts
-- Supports writing EMS values directly from within Web UI
-- Mock API server for faster offline development and testing
-- Improved API and MQTT commands
-- Improvements to Dallas temperature sensors
-- Embedded log tracing in the Web UI
-
 [![version](https://img.shields.io/github/release/emsesp/EMS-ESP32.svg?label=Latest%20Release)](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/blob/main/CHANGELOG.md)
 [![release-date](https://img.shields.io/github/release-date/emsesp/EMS-ESP32.svg?label=Released)](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/commits/main)
 [![license](https://img.shields.io/github/license/emsesp/EMS-ESP32.svg)](LICENSE)
@@ -20,34 +8,54 @@ This project is the specifically for the ESP32. Compared with the previous ESP82
 [![downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/total.svg)](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/releases)
 [![chat](https://img.shields.io/discord/816637840644505620.svg?style=flat-square&color=blueviolet)](https://discord.gg/3J3GgnzpyT)
 
-If you like **EMS-ESP**, please give it a star, or fork it and contribute!
-
 [![GitHub stars](https://img.shields.io/github/stars/emsesp/EMS-ESP32.svg?style=social&label=Star)](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/stargazers)
 [![GitHub forks](https://img.shields.io/github/forks/emsesp/EMS-ESP32.svg?style=social&label=Fork)](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ES32P/network)
 [![donate](https://img.shields.io/badge/donate-PayPal-blue.svg)](https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/prderbyshire/2)
 
-Note, EMS-ESP requires a small hardware circuit that can convert the EMS bus data to be read by the microcontroller. These can be ordered at <https://bbqkees-electronics.nl> or contact the contributors that can provide the schematic and designs.
+**EMS-ESP** is an open-source firmware for the Espressif ESP32 microcontroller that communicates with **EMS** (Energy Management System) based equipment from manufacturers like Bosch, Buderus, Nefit, Junkers, Worcester and Sieger. It requires a small gateway circuit to interface with the EMS bus which can be purchased from <https://bbqkees-electronics.nl> or custom built.
 
-<img src="media/gateway-integration.jpg" width=40%>
+## **Features**
 
----
-
-# **Features**
-
-- A multi-user secure web interface to change settings and monitor incoming data
+- A multi-user, multi-language secure web interface to change settings and monitor incoming data
 - A console, accessible via Serial and Telnet for more advanced monitoring
-- Native support for Home Assistant and Domoticz via [MQTT Discovery](https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/mqtt/discovery/)
+- Native support for Home Assistant, Domoticz and openHAB via [MQTT Discovery](https://www.home-assistant.io/docs/mqtt/discovery/)
 - Can run standalone as an independent WiFi Access Point or join an existing WiFi network
 - Easy first-time configuration via a web Captive Portal
-- Support for more than [100 EMS devices](https://emsesp.github.io/docs/#/Supported-EMS-Devices) (boilers, thermostats, solar modules, mixer modules, heat pumps, gateways)
+- Support for more than [110 EMS devices](https://emsesp.github.io/docs/#/Supported-EMS-Devices) (boilers, thermostats, solar modules, mixer modules, heat pumps, gateways, switches, heat sources)
+
+## **Documentation**
+
+For the complete documentation on how to install, configure and get support visit the [EMS-ESP Wiki](https://emsesp.github.io/docs).
+
+## **Support**
+
+To chat with the community reach out on our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/3J3GgnzpyT).
+
+If you like **EMS-ESP**, please give it a star, or fork it and contribute or offer a small donation!
 
 ## **Demo**
 
-See a demo [here](https://ems-esp.derbyshire.nl). Log in with any username/password.
+For a live demo of the Web UI click [here](https://ems-esp.derbyshire.nl) and log in with any username/password.
 
-# **Screenshots**
+## **Contributors ✨**
 
-## Web Interface
+EMS-ESP is a project owned and maintained by [proddy](https://github.com/proddy) and [MichaelDvP](https://github.com/MichaelDvP).
+
+## **Libraries used**
+
+- [esp8266-react](https://github.com/rjwats/esp8266-react) by @rjwats for the framework that provides the core of the Web UI
+- [uuid-\*](https://github.com/nomis/mcu-uuid-console) from @nomis. The console, syslog, telnet and logging are based off these open source libraries
+- [ArduinoJson](https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson) for all the JSON
+- [AsyncMqttClient](https://github.com/marvinroger/async-mqtt-client) for the MQTT client, with custom modifications from @bertmelis and @proddy
+- ESPAsyncWebServer and AsyncTCP for the Web server and TCP backends, with custom modifications for performance
+
+## **License**
+
+This program is licensed under GPL-3.0
+
+## **Screenshots**
+
+### Web Interface
 
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 | ---------------------------------- | -------------------------------- |
@@ -55,75 +63,10 @@ See a demo [here](https://ems-esp.derbyshire.nl). Log in with any username/passw
 | <img src="media/web_devices.png">  | <img src="media/web_mqtt.png">   |
 | <img src="media/web_edit.png">     | <img src="media/web_log.png">    |
 
-## Telnet Console
+### Telnet Console
 
-<img src="media/console.png" width=80% height=80%>
+<img src="media/console0.png" width=80% height=80%>
 
-## In Home Assistant
+### In Home Assistant
 
 <img src="media/ha_lovelace.png" width=80% height=80%>
-  
-# **Installing**
-
-Refer to the [official documentation](https://emsesp.github.io/docs) to how to install the firmware and configure it. The documentation is being constantly updated as new features and settings are added.
-
-You can choose to use an pre-built firmware image or compile the code yourself:
-
-- [Uploading a pre-built firmware build](https://emsesp.github.io/docs/#/Uploading-firmware)
-- [Building the firmware from source code and flashing manually](https://emsesp.github.io/docs/#/Building-firmware)
-
-# **Support Information**
-
-If you're looking for support on **EMS-ESP** there are some options available:
-
-## Documentation
-
-- [Official EMS-ESP Documentation](https://emsesp.github.io/docs): For information on how to build and upload the firmware
-- [FAQ and Troubleshooting](https://emsesp.github.io/docs/#/Troubleshooting): For information on common problems and solutions. See also [BBQKees's wiki](https://bbqkees-electronics.nl/wiki/gateway/troubleshooting.html)
-
-## Support Community
-
-- [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/3J3GgnzpyT): 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/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues): You might find an answer to your question by searching current or closed issues
-
-## Developer's Community
-
-- [Bug Report](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/new?template=bug_report.md): For reporting Bugs
-- [Feature Request](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/issues/new?template=feature_request.md): For requesting features/functions
-- [Troubleshooting](https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/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
-
-# **Contributors ✨**
-
-EMS-ESP is a project originally created and owned by [proddy](https://github.com/proddy). Key contributors are:
-
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-    <a href="https://github.com/MichaelDvP"><img src="https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/59284019?v=3?s=100" width="100px;" alt=""/><br /><sub><b>MichaelDvP</b></sub></a><br /></a> <a href="https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP/commits?author=MichaelDvP" title="v2 Commits">v2</a>
-    <a href="https://github.com/emsesp/EMS-ESP32/commits?author=MichaelDvP" title="v3 Commits">v3</a>
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-
-You can also contribute to EMS-ESP by
-
-- providing Pull Requests (Features, Fixes, suggestions)
-- testing new released features and report issues on your EMS equipment
-- contributing to missing [Documentation](https://emsesp.github.io/docs)
-
-# **Libraries used**
-
-- [esp8266-react](https://github.com/rjwats/esp8266-react) by @rjwats for the framework that provides the core of the Web UI
-- [uuid-\*](https://github.com/nomis/mcu-uuid-console) from @nomis. The console, syslog, telnet and logging are based off these open source libraries
-- [ArduinoJson](https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson) for JSON
-- [AsyncMqttClient](https://github.com/marvinroger/async-mqtt-client) for the MQTT client, with custom modifications from @bertmelis and @proddy
-- ESPAsyncWebServer and AsyncTCP for the Web server and TCP backends, with custom modifications for performance
-
-# **License**
-
-This program is licensed under GPL-3.0

src/console.cpp

@@ -393,7 +393,7 @@ void EMSESPShell::add_console_commands() {
             if (return_code == CommandRet::OK && json.size()) {
                 if (json.containsKey("api_data")) {
                     JsonVariant data = json["api_data"];
-                    shell.println(data.as<String>());
+                    shell.println(data.as<const char *>());
                     return;
                 }
                 serializeJsonPretty(doc, shell);