# Progress This Week:
1. **ESP32 Setup and Expansion:**
– Continued setting up the ESP32, refining its configuration and stability.
– Started wiring components to the ESP32 on a breadboard for initial testing.
– Ensured reliable communication between ESP32 and Home Assistant.
2. **Model House Component Selection:**
– Researched and decided on key parts for the model house.
– Selected sensors and actuators for power monitoring and automation.
– Planned the integration of these components into the broader system.
3. **Testing and Initial Wiring:**
– Connected and tested multiple components with the ESP32.
– Began initial wiring to verify sensor functionality and data transmission.
– Identified preliminary wiring challenges and planned solutions.
# Challenges Encountered:
– Verifying compatibility between selected components and the ESP32.
– Managing power distribution effectively to prevent overloading circuits.
# Next Steps:
– Finalize the wiring layout and begin soldering for a more permanent setup.
– Expand testing with additional sensors and actuators for comprehensive data collection.
– Develop automation rules within Home Assistant based on sensor inputs.
– Continue refining power optimization strategies through real-time analysis.