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https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA

Hack - ESP8266 as WiFi remote control for Bestway Lay-Z spa Helsinki
https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA

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Hack - ESP8266 as WiFi remote control for Bestway Lay-Z spa Helsinki

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WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA

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ESP8266 hack to use as WiFi remote control for Bestway Lay-Z-Spa Whirlpools (including 2021 year models) 



Check out what is new i the release notes. (Link in the right column on this page - release version)

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Latest code found in [Development branch](https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA/tree/development_v4)

Build instructions and more: [Read the manual](bwc-manual.pdf)


Check out releasenotes by clicking the release version to the right on this page.



- [Features](#features)

- [BOM](#bom)

- [Web Interface](#web-interface)

- [WiFi Module / Pump](#wifi-module--pump)

- [Schematics](#schematics)

- [Installation](#installation)

- [Installation (Alternative)](#installation-alternative)

- [Problems?](#problems)



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> #### Disclaimer

> As mentioned, this is a hack. If anything breaks it is your fault.



> #### Caution

> Pull out the mains plug before modifying hardware, or you can die!



> #### Donate

> If you like this project, please consider a donation. [Buy me a coffee](https://paypal.me/TLandahl), thanks!



#### Features

- Control buttons, watch the temperature and get current states from your browser.

- Custom text on the SPA pump display.

- Custom sound instead of just beeping is possible.

- OTA: Update firmware "over the air". Super convenient when mounted inside the pump.

- Simple to build. No hardware changes needed on the SPA pump. Just remove the display, disconnect the 6- or 4-pin ribbon cable and plug it into this device.

- Timer for chlorine addition and filter change. Hit the button on the web interface and it will count the days for you. (@Bankaifan)

- Electricity cost estimation and more..

- MQTT support! Now you can control the SPA from Home Assistant, OpenHab etc. (@faboaic, @877dev)

- Schedule events like heater on/off at specific dates, with repeat functionality.

- Listen to input signal on one pin and trigger a signal on another pin on desired events. For instance let solar panels turn on/off heater.



#### BOM

- ESP8266 NodeMCU 1.0 **(NOT for ESP32)**

- 8 channel bidirectional level converter

- 6 or 4 pin male header (0.1 in spacing) or better: JST-SM Housing Connector

- 6 or 4 pin female header (JST-SM Housing Connector)

see build instructions for more info.



#### Web Interface
















#### WiFi Module / Pump







#### Schematics

It's in this project [PCB_V2B](https://oshwlab.com/visualapproach/bestway-wireless-controller-2_copy)

Open the PCB tab and go to menu Fabrication, Gerber files. Order the PCB_V2B.



#### Installation

Build instructions and more: [Instructions](bwc-manual.pdf)

Technical details in the [Documentation](bwc_docs.xlsx).



@misterpeee's wife made and shared this case for 3d printing https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA/discussions/265#discussion-4062382 but it's for the PCB_V1 which is deprecated. Latest PCB is PCB_V2B.



#### Problems?

Read the [FAQ](https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA/discussions/46), other [discussions](https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA/discussions) and current [issues](https://github.com/visualapproach/WiFi-remote-for-Bestway-Lay-Z-SPA/issues).