BossMonitor configuration options

[Bossmonitor]

My plan is to offer a few configurations.

BossMonitor — Hardware Configurations

Option 1 — XIAO
Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 with RS485 breakout board. This is the production unit — compact, reliable, passive
RS485 listener so it never disturbs the inverter communication bus. Ships pre-flashed, licensed, and
tested. Mount it near your inverter and plug the RS485 wires into A+/B−. Includes a DS18B20 temperature
sensor header for room temp monitoring and a JST LiPo connector for optional battery backup. (not included)
bms data still under development

Option 2 — WaveShare
WaveShare ESP32-S3-RS485-CAN development board. Larger form factor with onboard CAN transceiver, making
it the right choice if you have a Pylontech-compatible battery bank (PowerPro, EG4-LL, etc.) and want
CAN bus BMS data alongside inverter monitoring. Ships pre-flashed, licensed, and tested.

Option 3 — Firmware License Only (BYOH)
Already have an ESP32-S3 board ? Purchase a firmware license and flash it yourself.
Supported hardware: Seeed XIAO ESP32-S3 with Seeed RS485 breakout, or WaveShare ESP32-S3-RS485-CAN. Flash via
the ESP Web Tools installer at our website (Chrome browser, no drivers needed), then activate your
license. Full instructions included.

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All three options include the same web dashboard, MQTT/Home Assistant integration, Pushover alerts, OTA
updates, and GridBoss SP port control and Shelly smart device support.