Small python script that reads a V.E Direct data stream (over usb/serial) and composes a mastodon post and then sends it every hour.
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README.md

solar_bot

Description

Small python script that reads a V.E Direct data stream (over usb/serial) and composes a mastodon post and then sends it every hour.

Hardware

  • Linux System (currently used on a OrangePi5 which hosts the solarcene.community Mastodon instance)
  • Victron Energy VE.Direct to USB interface
  • Victron MPPT Charge Controller

Software

Demo