Received emonTx: plugged in; not receiving data via rtl_433

[borpin (Brian Orpin)]

@MaxG

I need a Pi a power supply, a case, etc. which easily adds up to some 180 AUD.

I think you are way over egging that.

First, it will use the same PS as the EmonTX (one powers the other).

A PiZero is plenty enough oomph.

Raspberry Pi Zero W (Wireless)

Case, any local 3D printers or an Aliexpress

EmonTX to Rpi - Direct Serial Connection

By way of an update, I bought some dupont connectors, a crimping tool and made up a cable. I had the case lying around and the Pi already had the header soldered on. Currently running a full emonScript install. The improvement would be to use right-angle headers and this case - it would be really neat then! [2020-05-01 13.45.41] [2020-05-01 13.46.23] Link to wiring diagram

EmonTX to Rpi - Direct Serial Connection

So the final step on my odyssey (possibly) [2020-06-03 20.09.07] 3D printed case (link above), a right angle header and a short cable made up with a crimp tool makes for a very clean setup. Pi is then powered off the 5V DC to the emonTX (it works the other way as well). End cost is slightly more than the emonESP, but far more flexible, can update firmware and no need for emoncms on a second machine/Pi. My aim is to install this at a friend’s house for a month and see if Agile will save him m…

Add an SD card, a header (or solder the wires direct) and a few wires and you will be done.

YMMV