ericscales Posted February 4, 2016 Author Share Posted February 4, 2016 Sorry folks. Of course, I start work on it then get snowed under and work and no hobby time. I did work on it a bit today but need to get back home (will be back on Friday 02/05) because I can't test to see if the damn thing works as it's time to power cycle the tub to get the wifi back. Very frustrating. I hope to have you at least something to test this weekend. I know, you've heard that before :-) But I am excited to see if these updates work and no plans so fingers crossed. Letran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letran Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Good to hear from you, Eric. I got my Balboa module connected and up and running in the cloud, waitin for ya. Let me know If I can help, running HC800/2.80 for now I would upgrade if I have too. Feel free to PM me yours is full Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laran Posted March 14, 2016 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Is this driver ready yet? I haven't heard anything yet so I do not know if anything is being worked on or not yet. Let me know thanks. Laran Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickster Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Hello All, Newly introduced user to the Balboa Wi-Fi module. Certainly displeased! I read all your messages and have been experiencing the same issue. The module drops off from the internet sometimes after 3 days and other times after a day or two. There is no consistency to this and I haven't been able to figure out what's going on. Is this a router related issue or something wrong with their Wi-Fi box? I have an ATT router from Pace Americas. Model number 3801HGV. Can you guys please help? Much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarty Posted March 24, 2016 Share Posted March 24, 2016 Contact Balboa directly at techsupport@balboawater.com and tell them everything you've tried. Good luck - and let us know if you find a solution that works for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarty Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 For anyone who does have the balboa wifi unit working reliable (anyone?) what wifi gear are you using (make and model)? I can tell you they don't work with D-Link DAP-2553 waps..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laran Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Hi, wondering if the driver is ready to go yet for control4? I don't want to sound bad or anything but anything deal with the wifi module probably should called the tech support Balboa. This should be control4 stuff not technical support on the module dropping connections. Mine does too and I have to shut tub off at the shut off switch and turn it back on. I do not know how often it does that really. I just been dealing with it. All i am saying on here is that I think on here should be talking more about the driver then the hardware of the tub. That should be dealt with the technical support of the hardware. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smarty Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Laran, Your right, my apologies. For what its worth....I have been in contact with Balboa Tech support. They think that most of the "disconnect problems" are resolved. If you see different please let them know or share your good luck with the rest of us (my request above). As for the driver, I too would like to see any progress so far. I can say that I have briefly discussed the wifi module protocol with Balboa. It is the same protocol as used with the top display panels on the tubs (Balboa specific stuff...nothing that is terribly useful to DYI hack like myself). Apologies again for somewhat hijacking this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkeates Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Ericscales, I would be very interested if you cold please send me the driver files. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laran Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Ericscales, I would also like the drivers send to me as well if possible, thanks. I am not sure if you still working on it or not but at least if you have a beta version of it, I would like to try it out if you don't mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Ruel Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 What this driver ever completed? I have a Balboa Wifi module in spa that I would like to integrate into C4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsteen Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Would like a copy of this driver also. I have a customer with the Balboa controller and he is itching to get it on his C4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybuch Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 clearly @ericscales is MIA and the driver was never finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERDrPC Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 I hope this get's finished Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt60 Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 On 16/01/2016 at 11:20 AM, ccutrer said: I would also be interested in the protocol/API information for integration into non-C4 systems (or even just an iPhone app that _doesn't_ ask me if I want to go to demo mode every time it starts). I can also confirm what others have found - if WiFi drops, the hot tub needs restarted. This can also happen if _internet_ connectivity drops for a substantial period of time, even if the local network did not. As long as I have reliable network though, it's not a big deal. I'm probably at several weeks with no hiccups on mine. @ccutrer and @Ericscales: Have you been able to find more details on the protocol/API for non-C4 systems? Is it possible to communicate with the Balboa wifi unit via http GET commands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccutrer Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 1 hour ago, jpt60 said: @ccutrer and @Ericscales: Have you been able to find more details on the protocol/API for non-C4 systems? Is it possible to communicate with the Balboa wifi unit via http GET commands? Nope, I haven't found more, but I haven't tried either. At this point it's pretty clear that the OP is AWOL. I have the skills to reverse engineer the protocol, it just hasn't been a priority yet. If I ever get around to it, I'll be sure to post the details here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt60 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 4 hours ago, ccutrer said: Nope, I haven't found more, but I haven't tried either. At this point it's pretty clear that the OP is AWOL. I have the skills to reverse engineer the protocol, it just hasn't been a priority yet. If I ever get around to it, I'll be sure to post the details here. That's okay, thanks. Forgive my ignorance, but I read between the lines that it is not a http protocol like those used by some heat pumps, right? What type of protocol does it use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccutrer Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 1 hour ago, jpt60 said: That's okay, thanks. Forgive my ignorance, but I read between the lines that it is not a http protocol like those used by some heat pumps, right? What type of protocol does it use? Dunno. Most the work is getting the packet capture to analyze (and possibly doing a MITM if they use SSL). Given that it can be accessed "via the cloud", I would guess that it's an outgoing HTTP long poll, but it could be anything. HTTP (without SSL) would certainly be easiest to reverse engineer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccutrer Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 3 hours ago, ccutrer said: Dunno. Most the work is getting the packet capture to analyze (and possibly doing a MITM if they use SSL). Given that it can be accessed "via the cloud", I would guess that it's an outgoing HTTP long poll, but it could be anything. HTTP (without SSL) would certainly be easiest to reverse engineer. I did the packet capture. Definitely not HTTP :(. Using port 4257. Note that the MAC address will start with 00:15 if you're trying to find it on your network. I'll post if I find out more after looking at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccutrer Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 I'm keeping notes at https://gist.github.com/ccutrer/ba945ac2ff9508d9e151556b572f2503 Right now I'm working on deciphering status first, because now that I know the basic format I can connect to it with my computer and see what is returned. Later I'll do more packet captures of the app to decipher commands. If anyone else wants to help, I'd love confirmation that other spas act the same (particularly with message length, and what bytes 2-5 are). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpt60 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 2 hours ago, ccutrer said: I'm keeping notes at https://gist.github.com/ccutrer/ba945ac2ff9508d9e151556b572f2503 Right now I'm working on deciphering status first, because now that I know the basic format I can connect to it with my computer and see what is returned. Later I'll do more packet captures of the app to decipher commands. If anyone else wants to help, I'd love confirmation that other spas act the same (particularly with message length, and what bytes 2-5 are). Thanks ccutrer. I would love to help, but unfortunately I do not have the technical skills for that, and also, I don't own a Balboa unit. I am looking at buying a new spa, and this thread looked promising for integrating a Balboa unit with a non-C4 home automation system. Nevertheless, I will be following your findings with interest. Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swissboy22 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 Hey ccutrer! Perfect work.. i used it from github and it works perfect. I have only one Problem.. i have 3 pumps in the pool and i can receive the Status of the 3. pump with your hints.. i can also switch on pump 1 or 2 but there is not the code for the 3. pump. it is the only Thing i am missing. do you see a chance to find that out? i tryed to see into the Protokoll too directly between the spa and cloud (fiddler) but with https etc. it seems that it is not working.. :-( Do you can help me please, would be very very nice.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc H Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 Hello, I'm interested in this driver also. I just bought a new Coast Spa hottub with the optional Balboa WIFI module. Where can i find this driver or can i buy it somewhere? Please let me know guys. Thanks so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP Rizal Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Following this thread. VERY INTERESTED I do own a Spa with Balboa Wifi Module If I can help, please let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitelightning Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Bringing this back up...Where we at gang? I'm kinda capable... is there something useable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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