From 3b7b47ca340cac9701aa5cf496a3525b796aaac5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Ingraham <34340210+meingraham@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 08:15:26 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Update sonoff-basic --- Prerequisites.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Prerequisites.md b/Prerequisites.md index b7b296d2..639d1bff 100644 --- a/Prerequisites.md +++ b/Prerequisites.md @@ -41,7 +41,7 @@ Download a Tasmota binary (.bin) file from [GitHub](https://github.com/arendst/S - **sonoff.bin** supports most features. **THIS IS THE RECOMMENDED BINARY** - **sonoff-BG.bin** to **sonoff-TW.bin** the same features as _sonoff.bin_ with localized language support. *(Note: sonoff-UK.bin is for the Ukrainian language)* - **sonoff-sensors.bin** enables the same features as _sonoff.bin_ and includes support for additional sensors -- **sonoff-basic.bin** is a stripped down version of the firmware. Built for smaller size. +- **sonoff-basic.bin** firmware to address a problem with some Sonoff Basics being underpowered (by design). In this firmware variant, most sensors are disabled to reduce background tasks that require additional CPU cycles which increases power draw. >This is the pre-compiled Tasmota binary that comes bundled within the Tuya-Convert package when you install their OTA flashing tool. If you used Tuya-Convert to flash your device, it is strongly recommended to update to sonoff.bin. Otherwise some crucial features (energy monitoring, autodiscovery, etc.) will not work. - **sonoff-classic.bin** stripped down version but it allows initial installation using either [Wi-Fi Manager](Initial-Configuration#configure-wi-fi), [WPS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wi-Fi_Protected_Setup) or [ESP8266 SmartConfig](http://techiesms.com/iot-projects/now-no-need-enter-ssid-name-password-inside-code-esp8266-smart-config/). - **sonoff-display.bin** built for connecting displays but omits energy monitoring features