https://github.com/vistx/factory-io-with-esp32

This repository contains code to establish communication between an ESP32 and Factory IO, specifically for controlling the "Pick and Place XYZ" scene using real-life buttons and a joystick.
https://github.com/vistx/factory-io-with-esp32

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This repository contains code to establish communication between an ESP32 and Factory IO, specifically for controlling the "Pick and Place XYZ" scene using real-life buttons and a joystick.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/vistx/factory-io-with-esp32
• Owner: Vistx
• Created: 2024-09-07T22:58:40.000Z (4 months ago)
• Default Branch: master
• Last Pushed: 2024-09-07T23:16:29.000Z (4 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-09-25T18:46:16.105Z (3 months ago)
• Topics: esp, esp32, factorio, modbus, modbus-tcp, platformio, plc, tcp-ip, vscode
• Language: C++
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• Size: 89.4 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 1
• Open Issues: 0
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  • Readme: README.md

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# FactoryIO with ESP32 

![Untitled](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/da7fff78-f270-4078-a151-05525448e1ac)

## Description 

This repository contains code to establish communication between an ESP32 and Factory IO, specifically for controlling the "Pick and Place XYZ" scene using real-life buttons and a joystick.

## Files and usage

- **Factory IO with Esp32/Factory io Server** - Esp32 Code.

-  **Pick & Place XYZ ESp32**.factoryio - Modified scene.

### Software and Libraries

- FactoryIO

- VS Code with  PlatformIO 

- [This](https://github.com/emelianov/modbus-esp8266) Modbus TCP/IP library for Esp32

### Schematics

![Espconnections](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/35309a41-43f6-40ca-bb7e-44e5c8a13491)

-   **Pin 21, 22** → Button inputs (FactoryIO Z+ and Z-)

-   **Pin 23** → Joystick switch (FactoryIO Vacuum Actuator)

-   **Pin 32** → Joystick X pin (FactoryIO X+ and X-)

-   **Pin 33** → Joystick Y pin (FactoryIO Y+ and Y-)

### Usage 

Upload the given code to the ESP32, then go to the Serial Monitor and grab the output IP address.

Next, navigate to **File > Drivers > Configuration** in Factory IO and paste the IP address into the **Host** section. After that, connect and start the scene.

![Untitled1](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b1b65c92-7c40-4ff8-9173-fd29a16da723)

## Results

[Video](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/ee38de30-46aa-4430-96e0-2ab1b09bd2e9)