{"product_id":"val3101-wifi-thread-zigbee-stepper-controller-as5600-encoder","title":"VAL3101: WiFi\/Thread\/Zigbee Stepper Controller + AS5600 Encoder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe VAL3101 is the \u003cstrong\u003eVAL3100\u003c\/strong\u003e (ESP32-C6 — WiFi \/ Thread \/ Zigbee \/ Matter \/ BLE) with an \u003cstrong\u003eAS5600 magnetic encoder soldered on the back\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003edipole magnet included\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you true closed-loop position control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the encoder matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute position that survives power loss\u003c\/strong\u003e — no re-homing after an outage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue closed-loop\u003c\/strong\u003e — instant stall \/ jam detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo finicky StallGuard homing\u003c\/strong\u003e — the encoder always knows exactly where the motor is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything else matches the VAL3100: same ESPHome firmware, same silent TMC2209 stepper driver, and the same WiFi \/ Thread \/ Zigbee \/ Matter \/ BLE radio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eESPHome for Everyone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VAL3101 ships as a bare board, ready to flash with the open-source firmware of your choice. The firmware is free and open on GitHub, and flashing takes about a minute over the USB-C port — no programmer, no soldering, and no Home Assistant required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe easiest way to get started: grab the prebuilt firmware from our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Valar-Systems\/Ropener\/releases\/latest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub releases\u003c\/a\u003e and flash it right from your browser at \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/web.esphome.io\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eweb.esphome.io\u003c\/a\u003e with a USB-C cable. Once flashed and powered on, the device creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot — connect with your phone or laptop, join it to your network, and control it from any browser. It's discoverable in Home Assistant for automation, and thanks to the ESP32-C6 it can also run over Thread or Zigbee for low-power, battery-friendly setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to build something custom? The full source and configuration live in our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Valar-Systems\/VAL3000\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGitHub repository\u003c\/a\u003e — fork it, tweak it, and make it your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEspressif ESP32-C6 (Wi-Fi, Thread, Zigbee, Matter, BLE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEncoder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAS5600 12-bit absolute magnetic encoder (dipole magnet included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDriver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrinamic TMC2209 (StallGuard, StealthChop)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–28V DC (12–24V recommended), 2.1mm × 5.5mm barrel connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2A or greater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax motor current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMotor type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAny 4-wire bipolar stepper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRegulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAP63203 2A synchronous buck, 3.3V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProgramming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBoard dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.5 × 40 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich board is right for you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't need closed-loop control? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/valarsystems.com\/products\/val3100-thread-wifi-stepper-motor-controller\"\u003eVAL3100\u003c\/a\u003e is the same board without the encoder. Only need Wi-Fi? The \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/valarsystems.com\/products\/val3000\"\u003eVAL3000\u003c\/a\u003e gives you the same driver and layout for less.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VALAR Systems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43710807474235,"sku":"VAL3101","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/6244\/3590\/files\/VAL3100_70c7edf7-324a-4cac-ad7c-4a8e005ab6f3.jpg?v=1784237490","url":"https:\/\/valarsystems.com\/products\/val3101-wifi-thread-zigbee-stepper-controller-as5600-encoder","provider":"Valar Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}