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Discover our upcoming projects in our [Milestones](https://github.com/Blackymas/NSPanel_HA_Blueprint/milestones?direction=asc&sort=title&state=open).
## Special Thanks
*Details to be added.*
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the contributors who have played a pivotal role in enhancing the NSPanel's capabilities and documentation in this release:
- **@shing6326**: For diligently addressing and fixing issues related to the new Fan oscillating feature.
Your efforts have significantly improved its functionality and reliability (#1839).
- **@andythomas**: For the comprehensive enhancements made to our documentation.
Your contributions have made our guides more informative and accessible, enriching the user experience for everyone (#1865).
## Previous releases
- [v4.2.6 - Enhancing Stability and User Experience](https://github.com/Blackymas/NSPanel_HA_Blueprint/releases/tag/v4.2.6)

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and after the `remote_package` (base code), as shown bellow (for `heat` in this example):
> [!NOTE]
> From time to time, there are changes in ESPHome that lead to an added `_2` for the embedded thermostats.
> If you encounter this issue, please have a look at this [entry](https://community.home-assistant.io/t/esphome-devices-all-renamed-with-2-added/388146) in the Home Assistent Forum.
> Occasionally, ESPHome updates may result in the `entity_id` of embedded thermostats being appended with `_2`.
> If you experience this change, refer to this [forum post](https://community.home-assistant.io/t/esphome-devices-all-renamed-with-2-added/388146) on the Home Assistant Forum for guidance.
```yaml
substitutions:
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refresh: 300s
```
### Concrete example: (Water) underfloor heating
The NSPanel is particularly nice as a replacement for existing water underfloor heating controllers.
They are installed at approximately eye level and (often) supplied by 230V.
In my case, the valve is type 'normally closed,' i.e. an open relay corresponds to 'no heating.'
I am using relay #1. Please note that this is _not_ a PID controller, but simply on-off.
At a certain value, the heating starts and at another value it switches off again.
These value were set to `0.3°C` below and `0.1°C` above the setpoint, respectively.
It turned out that `0.3`and `0.1` worked well for all off our 4 rooms.
The minimum settable value is `15°C`, the maximum `22°C` and the granularity (step size) is `0.1°C`.
In addition, I chose to set the default temperature to `21.2°C`.
### Real Use Case Example: Water Underfloor Heating with NSPanel
The NSPanel works nicely as a replacement for existing water underfloor heating controllers, installed at eye level and often powered by 100-240VAC.
In my specific use case, the control valve is of the 'normally closed' type, meaning that an open relay indicates 'no heating.'
I have utilized relay #1 for this purpose. It's important to note that this setup does not act as a PID controller but operates on a simple on-off mechanism.
The system initiates heating at a preset value below and turns it off at a value above the set point.
I have set these values to `0.3°C` below and `0.1°C` above the target temperature, respectively.
These adjustments, `0.3` and `0.1`, have been effectively maintaining the desired temperature in all of our four rooms.
The thermostat's settings range from a minimum of `15°C` to a maximum of `22°C`, with a granularity of `0.1°C` for adjustments.
Furthermore, I have selected `21.2°C` as the default target temperature.
```yaml
##### addon-configuration #####
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mode: "heat"
```
Please note, that any filter that smoothes the temperature readings (e.g. averaging) is discouraged since it slows the response times of the already slow underwater floor heater.
The temperature stability is quite nice which can be seen in the following viewgraph.
Please note that employing any filter to smooth the temperature readings, such as averaging, is discouraged.
Such filtering methods can delay the response times of an already slow underfloor heating system.
Despite this, the temperature stability achieved is quite satisfactory, as illustrated in the graph below.
![temperature vs time](pics/addon_underfloor.png)
Mar 5 at approx. 9.30am, the window was opened and all heaters were set to 'off.'
![Temperature vs Time](pics/addon_underfloor.png)
*On March 5th, around 9:30 PM, a window was opened, and all heaters were set to 'off.'*