12-30-25 - PROJECT UNDER CONSTRUCTION - PCB NOT YET TESTED - EXPECTED COMPLETION 02-15-26

Compatibility Note

This version is plug compatible with the PAC-USWHS002-WF-2 and allows direct swap using the existing wiring. The WF-1 uses a larger connector which would require an adapter cable to use with this project - instead click HERE for the version that is WF-1 compatible. Please ensure you have a WF-2 module if you plan on using this version of the board (the WF-1 has one (1) connector, the WF-2 has two (2) connectors). For more information on how to determine which version you have check out the pcb_assembly instruction at: ESPHomeCN105.

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This project is inspired by the work done by @echavet and @GeoffDavis (and others) reverse engineering the CN105 serial protocol for the Mitsubishi Split-Mini heat pumps. Their work allows for complete control of those units via ESPHome instead of the Kumo Cloud offering from Mitsubishi. One can argue that the ESPHome offering is superior including the ability to have complete control over important logic such as room temperature settings, etc.

In order to use the ESPHome approach, appropriate hardware needs to be assembled and installed in (or next to) each split-mini to be controlled. Most take ESP DevKits and breadboard or otherwise construct controllers to be installed. However I wanted something more production ready that was plug compatible with the Mitsubishi PAC-USWHS002-WF-2 wifi module and had the exact same footprint allowing easy swapping between modules.

To this end I have designed a PCB board using an ESP32-C6 devkit and associated 3D printed case that is the same size of the module it is replacing as well as plug compatible. If you already have the PAC-USWHS002-WF-2 module installed, you can simply unplug that module and plug this new module into its place. In addition, this new module exposes an i2c port via a STEMMA compatible connector.

For more information on the PCB design (including version history), 3D case, ESPHome/Home Assistant configuration information please see the GitHub project ESPHomeCN105.