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Updated Configuration Procedure for New Devices (markdown)

Michael Ingraham 2019-04-22 23:08:50 -04:00
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If your device is not a built-in module listed in the module configuration menu, a [user contributed device template](https://blakadder.github.io/templates/) ([explanation](Templates)) may be available. Otherwise, follow this procedure for configuring the ESP chip pins used by your device.
Some smart devices have additional functionality which may be handled by codes send to a separate MCU in the device. Devices with functions offloaded to a separate MCU require additional coding in the software. Certain supported Tasmota [BASE](Templates#base) devices have built-in code to handle MCU controlled devices. Using a template with an appropriate BASE device may have the programming logic required to manage the MCU commands for your device. If an existing BASE device with the logic for your device is **_not_** available, a modified device driver will be required. This case is outside of the scope of this article.
Some smart devices have additional functionality which may be handled by codes sent to a separate MCU in the device. Devices with functions offloaded to a separate MCU require additional coding in the software or via rules. Certain supported Tasmota [BASE](Templates#base) devices have built-in code to handle MCU controlled devices. Using a template with an appropriate BASE device may have the programming logic required to manage the MCU commands for your device. If an existing BASE device with the logic for your device is **_not_** available, a modified device driver will be required. This case is outside of the scope of this article.
If your device is similar to the existing built-in module (e.g., a particular MCU or power monitoring algorithm) it is best to use that as a starting point. When you are not sure which module is suitable for your device, use `Generic module (18)`. Once you have selected the module type and saved the configuration, return to the module type configuration dialog.