Category: Getting Started
How to Build the eRVin Hardware
As described on the home page of this site, eRVin is a micro-controller that interfaces to an RV-C based Firefly RV control system that is present on many late model RV’s. eRVin provides the ability to remotely (from anywhere there is internet) control the RV systems via an “app” or web page, and also adds additional support for devices like the Amazon Echo (Alexa) to enable voice control of lights and other subsystems. This postLearn More
How to Connect Devices to the RV-C Network
The diagram below outlines the basic RV-C network layout. The Firefly Gx panel has a 12 volt power supply feed and this is where the switching and dimming takes place for the lights (or other devices) as shown to the left of the diagram. The right of the diagram shows the RV-C network. The blue line is the main Trunk, note the ‘T’ at each end of the trunk indicating a 120 ohm termination resistor.Learn More
Installing an eRVin Software Image
An eRVin image is a data file that contains all the necessary operational software for your eRVin hardware allowing it to control your RV. This post describes how to download an image and flash it to a micro SD card. The flashing process is very simple and takes just a few minutes. Once the image is flashed to the micro SD card and the WiFi info configured, it can simply be inserted in your eRVinLearn More
Connecting eRVin to your RV
This post is for those of you that have received a plug and play eRVin system. If you are building your own eRVin system come back here once you have assembled the hardware and installed an Image file. This tutorial assumes you have an existing wifi network aboard your RV, preferably with full time internet access. Step 1 – connect your eRVin system to the RV-C network on your RV. The easiest and most accessible placeLearn More
Downloading and Installing eRVin Configuration Files
Now that you have the eRVin hardware built, the image installed and have it connected to your RV, the first thing you will want to do is download and install the proper configuration for your RV. eRVin OS v0.5 or later adds the ability for you to easily download and install new or updated configuration files via a simple tap or click operation from the eRVin “app” (aka “dashboard”). No complicated computer knowledge needed! A fewLearn More
All About Scenes
What’s a Scene? Scenes are groups of actions that can be triggered with a single button press or voice command. Also known as “Routines” (Alexa) or “Macros” and perhaps by other names. This post describes the Scene making tools available in eRVin and the basics of how to use them. Note: This site is a work in progress, links highlighted like this are place markers for posts that have not been written yet. Please checkLearn More