From d43254b8db27249f14b3b7778db25b4e11612a81 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: lbdroid Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2019 09:21:00 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Fix ignorant fearmongering. The schematics for these are public, there is NO AC on the connection header. --- Hardware-Preparation.md | 11 +++-------- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 8 deletions(-) diff --git a/Hardware-Preparation.md b/Hardware-Preparation.md index ebcf5199..0fe5fc91 100644 --- a/Hardware-Preparation.md +++ b/Hardware-Preparation.md @@ -8,16 +8,11 @@ Be careful - some so called 3V3 FTDI cables actually supply 5v on the VCC line. ### Attention ⚠️️⚠️️⚠️️ -**DO NOT CONNECT TO MAINS AC WHILE THE COVER IS OPEN AND CIRCUIT BOARD IS EXPOSED** +**Be extremely careful if connecting to AC while the cover is open and circuit board is exposed** -**NEVER TRY TO FLASH A SONOFF WHILE IT IS CONNECTED TO MAINS AC** +Shorting your serial interface with AC will fry your module or programmer and may also harm or destroy your PC. If you are not careful, your own health might be in danger. It is preferable to always have all high power cables disconnected from the Sonoff module while being connected via serial/USB or even while the case of the module is opened. -**A SONOFF IS NOT A TOY. YOU CAN BE ELECTROCUTED IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING** - -If you are not careful, your own health will be in danger. - -Also, shorting your serial interface with AC will fry your module or programmer and will also harm or destroy your PC. -It is a must to always have all high power cables disconnected from the Sonoff module while being connected via serial/USB or even while the case of the module is opened. +Note that contrary to alarmist reports circulating on the internet, the DC power supply is fully isolated from the AC supply. It is perfectly safe to interface with the DC circuit while the unit is connected to AC supply, as long as the GND is tied in common. It is also preferable to keep the +3.3V line disconnected while interfacing with the sonoff self powered. If the sonoff is self-powered (connected to AC), connect only GND, TX, RX. ## Serial Connection