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Hardware Troubleshooting

Common ESP32 sensor issues and solutions.

Connection Issues

WiFi Won't Connect

Check: SSID and password in config.py Check: 2.4GHz network (not 5GHz) Solution: Reset ESP32, reflash firmware if needed

Gateway Not Found

Check: Gateway running and broadcasting mDNS Check: Same network as gateway Solution: Use hardcoded IP as fallback

LED Indicators

  • Green blinking: Normal operation
  • Red flash: Error condition
  • Both off: Not running or powered off

Data Issues

No Data in Dashboard

Check: Sensor publishing (green LED) Check: Gateway receiving messages Check: BigQuery ingestion working

Erratic Readings

Check: Sensor hardware connections Solution: Replace DHT sensor

Next Steps