OpenEVSE questions

David, thanks for that insight. I guess I can always use the VPN to RDP to my desktop PC, and then browse to the OpenEVSE from there. Hopefully the move to ESP32 will sort it. Which leads me into one of my other questions.

I’ve been browsing other topics on here, and as a result I’m afraid I have more questions :-o

  1. If I don’t specify wi-fi gateway with the order, does the OpenEVSE still have a CAT5 type Ethernet hard wired connection I can use?

  2. If so, would that give me all the functionality in the OpenEVSE as if I used an ESP32 Wi-Fi module?

  3. In this discussion Telling if car is connected Glyn Hudson mentions that there is an upcoming update that only works with the ESP32 wifi module. So am I better not specifying wi-fi when I order OpenEVSE and sourcing my own ESP32 for future compatibility?

  4. In this discussion openevse and wiring regs changes Glyn Hudson posted in June 19 “We are working on integrating DC leakage detection into our unit, but this is probably about 6-12 months away and will probably add about £100 at leat to the cost of the unit.”. So we are about 8 months on, is there any update when this is likely to be available, or should I just go ahead and order the current unit and type B RCD?

  5. There is mention that I could still get the OLEV grant if I get Ecoplugg to install my OpenEVSE. Is this still likely to be an option if I buy the kit version and assemble it myself?

Thanks again,

Pete