Roomba -> ESP32 -> MQTT SmartNest + WebServer
Author: Aljaz Ogrin
Project: Roomba 600, 700, 800 series remote controller
Hardware: ESP32
Compiler: Arduino IDE + ESP32 (and other) libraries
Project description: Remote control for Roomba Create 2 and compatible vacuum-cleaners.
Features:
- Acts as AccesPoint on first boot-up or if Wifi is not available; to enter SSID and Password of your network
- MQTT server for Internet of Things (IoT)
- No need for local MQTT broker - connects to cloud service (SmartNest.cz)
- Accessible over SmartNest, SmartThings (this is what I am using), Google Home, Alexa, Siri, etc. Or get super creative with IFTTT integration.
- Has web server for local control and status monitoring
- Hostname and mDns name is available (shows up on a network map software or router)
- Raw TCP socket can be enabled for wireless Debug messages instead of classic wired Serial port Configuration: open file "global_defines.h"
Currently (revision 0.4) the code is not very clean. Sorry about that. But hey, it works fine and is without serios bugs :) Project is still in development. Next step is to produce a custom PCB to be fitted inside Roomba 782e. Then follows mechanical integration and long term real-life testing of the code.
Here I have to say big thanks to Andres Sosa from SmartNest.cz (Follow on IG) for fast support and adding a new device.
