From ce23fb8a01909d6b750e4f46167f9fb6c2bee8fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Michael Ingraham <34340210+meingraham@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 11 Jun 2019 13:06:25 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Prerequisites (markdown) --- Prerequisites.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Prerequisites.md b/Prerequisites.md index 639d1bff..ffd52d0c 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** 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. +- **sonoff-basic.bin** addresses a problem with some Sonoff Basics being underpowered (due to 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