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Updated Prerequisites (markdown)

Michael Ingraham 2019-09-24 21:10:10 -04:00
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Prerequisites.md

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## Needed Software
### Tasmota firmware
Download a Tasmota binary (.bin) file from [GitHub](https://github.com/arendst/Sonoff-Tasmota/releases) or from the [OTA server](http://thehackbox.org/tasmota/release/).
Download a Tasmota binary (.bin) file. If you're not sure which binary is the right one for you consult the [builds table](Builds) or just start with `sonoff.bin`.
- **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** 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
- **sonoff-knx.bin** includes [KNX](KNX-Features) support but missing some additional features
- **sonoff-minimal.bin** is a specialised build to subsequently allow OTA uploads. ***This version should NOT be used for initial installation!***
If you're not sure which binary is the right one for you consult the [builds table](Builds) or just start with [sonoff.bin](http://thehackbox.org/tasmota/release/sonoff.bin).
If you're experienced or adventurous, you can download the latest development binary files in the same variants as listed above (available at http://thehackbox.org/tasmota). The latest merged development code is compiled hourly.
The latest _**development**_ binary files are available on the [OTA server](http://thehackbox.org/tasmota). The latest merged development code is compiled hourly. The latest _**master**_ release binary files can be downloaded from [GitHub](https://github.com/arendst/Sonoff-Tasmota/releases) or from the [OTA server](http://thehackbox.org/tasmota/release/).
### Flashing tool
- [**NodeMCU PyFlasher**](https://github.com/marcelstoer/nodemcu-pyflasher) - easy to use GUI flasher based on esptool.py. (Windows or Mac)