Wow, time flies. Heading out on a trip in the truck, will put the video up on my to do list as I have one more fan to do :). I'm not sure why you'd use an ESP32?
I would love to get the wiring diagram and parts list for this project. I am attempting to do the same thing and the two fans in my RV are the only things that I have not automated yet. Thanks in advance.
Hey Nate, do you still plan to release how to video for the hack? I am also very keen to see the wiring diagram and the code, I am running home assistant already and this hack is exactly what I have been looking for. Great work
@@NateVolk I'm interested in this as well! I just installed two Maxxair fans in our skoolie, and I run Home Assistant to control everything else already.
I paid for a fancy one but can't figure out how to detect direction and speed state. I have a small relay board to send all momentary signals to control speed, direction, etc. Still, since control is stateless and toggles, it is impossible to put the fan in exhaust mode vs. intake. the remote can send the exact commands, but I don't want to IR blast. Any ideas? I wish i had seen your video before buying the expensive one!
Would be very interesting if you post the parts you used and a little shema of the overall connection. What did you program your ESP with ? are you using MQTT ? thank for sharing
man awesome video and kudos for the hard work. but this is like reinventing the wheel. i achieved the same results 3 years ago without touching one screw of the maxxfan.
@@NateVolk hi, thanks for the response. by no means I was underestimating your knowhow. the other way is to intercept the maxxfan RF codes and retransmit them via a universal remote from within HA. you would need an RF transmitter and receiver. there is plenty out there. Logitech or broadlink
This is a simple ESP8266 (D1 Mini) running ESP Home inside of Home Assistant. Tasmota is great though, just not really necessary for this build, and ESP Home now can program the devices directly though HA over usb and wifi.
Its been a year, and we'd all love to see your board setup. We'll probably all use ESP32's and ESPHOME, but your ESP8266 design would be good to see.
Wow, time flies. Heading out on a trip in the truck, will put the video up on my to do list as I have one more fan to do :). I'm not sure why you'd use an ESP32?
i am also interested in a how to video =)@@NateVolk
Working on it! @@tidleprodigy7924
Would you mind posting the parts list and maybe a how-to?
Looks great!
Will do! Keep your eyes open for another video on the how to.
I would love to get the wiring diagram and parts list for this project. I am attempting to do the same thing and the two fans in my RV are the only things that I have not automated yet. Thanks in advance.
Definitely interested! I need to replace the vent fans in my motorhome and this is exactly the solution I would like to implement. Liked and subbed.
It takes a bit of work to setup Home Assistant, but I think it will be worth it in the end!
Hey Nate, do you still plan to release how to video for the hack? I am also very keen to see the wiring diagram and the code, I am running home assistant already and this hack is exactly what I have been looking for. Great work
Thanks, I will make a video about doing the project soon!
@@NateVolk I'm interested in this as well! I just installed two Maxxair fans in our skoolie, and I run Home Assistant to control everything else already.
Dude you never posted any other explanation video on how to do it?
I will soon
@@NateVolk how soon?
I paid for a fancy one but can't figure out how to detect direction and speed state. I have a small relay board to send all momentary signals to control speed, direction, etc. Still, since control is stateless and toggles, it is impossible to put the fan in exhaust mode vs. intake. the remote can send the exact commands, but I don't want to IR blast. Any ideas? I wish i had seen your video before buying the expensive one!
Like to Lear more about this…. I’m still sorting out the automation design of my build. Thanks
Check out Home Assistant. That is the foundation for the automation and control of everything going into my build. Its pretty useful!
Thanks! Will do.
Hey @Nate Volk, did you have time to make a creator video on your hack? looking forward!
I did not yet, but have another fan to do! Back at it this summer probably :)
@@NateVolk any chance you share some of your knowledge before that?
@@CzarofAK Sure thing, how can I help?
@@NateVolkhey nate, super hack. How can i do this ? My setup is also Home Assistent with raspberry Pi 5 and cerbo Gx.
Would be very interesting if you post the parts you used and a little shema of the overall connection. What did you program your ESP with ? are you using MQTT ? thank for sharing
Will do! Keep your eyes open for another video on the how to. I used ESP-Home and Home Assistant. Not using MQTT at all.
man awesome video and kudos for the hard work. but this is like reinventing the wheel. i achieved the same results 3 years ago without touching one screw of the maxxfan.
That's pretty cool and I'm always open to seeing how things can be better! Care to share some details?
@@NateVolk hi, thanks for the response. by no means I was underestimating your knowhow. the other way is to intercept the maxxfan RF codes and retransmit them via a universal remote from within HA. you would need an RF transmitter and receiver. there is plenty out there. Logitech or broadlink
@@makaveli7771 totally understand. That’s a great idea, I just wanted to buy the cheap fan as a start. Intercepting the rf is genius!
Please share, are you you using a Tasmota device ?
This is a simple ESP8266 (D1 Mini) running ESP Home inside of Home Assistant. Tasmota is great though, just not really necessary for this build, and ESP Home now can program the devices directly though HA over usb and wifi.
TEACH ME, SENPAI!!!
Or sell me one.
Sounds like I need to make a video on how to do it :)
Please watch this RUclips video before you install. (MazzAir Fan Repair & Preventing Condensation) from Everlanders.
Doesn’t really apply as I’ve gotten rid of the factory circuit board that causes all the issues :)
Thanks for the tip though!