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ESP32_S3_DevKitC_1_N8R8_Solar_Controller_4.9

An ESP32-S3 solar heating controller using the W5500 for reliable Ethernet monitoring and remote pump control in residential thermal systems.

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Published June 25, 2026

Original author: seansplayin · ChinaOriginal source (new tab)

ESP32_S3_DevKitC_1_N8R8_Solar_Controller_4.9

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Project description

Background Commercial differential solar controllers are typically designed for relatively simple applications. Their primary responsibility is to compare collector and storage temperatures and activate a circulation pump when enough thermal energy is available. While this approach works for basic solar hot water systems, real installations often involve significantly more complex operating conditions. The project presented here was developed for a large residential solar thermal installation with approximately 600 gallons of thermal storage. Instead of managing a single circulation loop…

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