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It enables real-time monitoring, MQTT integration, and web-based management of Genius smoke detectors without requiring proprietary Hekatron gateways.\n\n### Key Features\n\n- Manage smoke detectors\n- Manage alarm lines\n- Capture, visualize and analyze packets\n- Manage gateway settings\n- MQTT and WebSocket support\n- Home Assistant integration\n\n## ⚠️ Important Disclaimer\n\n\u003e **⚠️ USE AT YOUR OWN RISK**\n\u003e\n\u003e This is a reverse-engineered implementation **NOT AFFILIATED** with Hekatron.\n\u003e \n\u003e **You are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with all local regulations regarding RF communication and fire safety systems. The authors assume no liability for any damages or safety issues.**\n\n## 📄 License\n\nThis project uses multiple licenses for different components:\n\n| Component | License | Description |\n|-----------|---------|-------------|\n| **Hardware Design** | [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) | PCB designs, schematics, CAD files |\n| **Software** | [AGPL-3.0 + Commons Clause](LICENSE) | ESP32 firmware, web interface, all code |\n| **Documentation** | [CC BY-NC-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/) | All documentation, guides, images |\n| **Third-Party** | Various (LGPL, MIT) | ESP32 SvelteKit, Arduino libraries |\n\n\u003e **⚠️ COMMERCIAL USE IS PROHIBITED**\n\u003e\n\u003e Commercial use is prohibited without explicit permission. All components are licensed for personal and educational purposes only.\n\nFor complete license details, see:\n- [LICENSE](LICENSE) file in this repository\n- [License Documentation](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/license/) on GitHub Page\n\n## 🔭 System Architecture\n\n![Genius Gateway](docs/assets/images/doc/gg-systemoverview.svg)\n\nThe gateway monitors RF communications between Hekatron smoke detectors and forwards fire alarms to home automation systems via standard protocols (MQTT, HTTP, WebSocket).\n\n## 📖 Documentation Overview\n\n➡️ **Complete documentation is available at [https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/)** ⬅️\n\nThe documentation includes:\n\n### Background\n- **[Background](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/background/)** - Motivation and Introduction\n\n### Reverse Engineering\n- **[FM Basis X - PCB](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/reverse-engineering/fm-basis-x-pcb/)** - Radio module PCB analysis\n- **[FM Basis X - RF](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/reverse-engineering/fm-basis-x-rf/)** - Radio module RF transceiver analysis\n- **[Protocol Analysis](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/reverse-engineering/protocol-analysis/)** - RF communication details\n- **[Protocol Captures](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/reverse-engineering/protocol-captures/)** - Packet examples and analysis\n\n### Hardware\n- **[Hardware](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/hardware/)** - PCB design, schematics, and components\n\n### Setup \u0026 Installation\n- **[General Setup](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/setup/general-setup/)** - Hardware assembly, firmware flashing and basic connectivity settings\n- **[Configure Gateway](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/setup/configure-gateway/)** - Smoke detectors and alarm lines\n\n### Features \u0026 Usage\n- **[System Overview](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/overview/)** - Dashboard and alarm status\n- **[Gateway Settings](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/gateway-settings/)** - Configuration and behavior control\n- **[Device Management](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/device-management/)** - Smoke detector management\n- **[Packet Visualizer](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/packet-visualizer/)** - RF packet analysis\n- **[Alarm Lines Management](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/alarm-lines-management/)** - Alarm line configuration\n- **[WebSocket Interface](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/websocket-interface/)** - Real-time logging\n- **[Smart Home Integration](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/smart-home-integration/)** - Home Assistant setup\n\n### API Reference\n- **[HTTP API](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/api/websocket-events/)** - HTTP endpoints for frontend and monitoring\n- **[WebSocket API](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/api/websocket-events/)** - Real-time event and packet streaming\n- **[MQTT Topics](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/api/mqtt-topics/)** - Published MQTT topics\n\n## 🚀 Getting Started\n\n1. **[Review Documentation](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/)** - Understand the system architecture\n2. **[General Setup](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/setup/general-setup/)** - Hardware assembly, firmware installation and basic connectivity\n3. **[Configure Gateway](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/setup/configure-gateway/)** - Add smoke detectors and alarm lines\n4. **[Smart Home Integration](https://hmbacher.github.io/genius-gateway/features/smart-home-integration/)** - Connect to Home Assistant and other Smart Home systems\n\n## 🔧 Development\n\n### Technology Stack\n\n- **Backend**: C++ with Arduino framework and ESP-IDF via PlatformIO\n- **Frontend**: SvelteKit with TypeScript and Vite\n- **Hardware**: [EasyEDA Pro](https://pro.easyeda.com) for Schematics, PCB design and manufacturing\n- **Documentation**: MkDocs with Material theme\n\n### Project Structure\n\n```\ngenius-gateway/\n├── src/                 # C++ backend source code\n├── interface/           # SvelteKit frontend application\n├── lib/                 # Arduino libraries and dependencies\n│   ├── framework/       # ESP32 SvelteKit framework\n│   └── PsychicHttp/     # Async HTTP server\n├── docs/                # Documentation source (MkDocs)\n└── scripts/             # Build and utility scripts\n```","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhmbacher%2Fgenius-gateway","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fhmbacher%2Fgenius-gateway","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fhmbacher%2Fgenius-gateway/lists"}