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# `nspanel_blank.tft`
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The NSPanel consist in a ESP32 board (the panel itself, controlling the relays, buttons, communications, etc.) with a Nextion display connected to.
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This Nextion display have an independent controller which also requires a firmware and its settings (the basic layout), and this is done by an `.tft` file.
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When you get your panel from Sonoff, their `tft` file is installed in the Nextion display and using a called "Reparse mode", which makes a bit challenging to replace the `tft` file when using ESPHome and then, we highly recoment you using `nspanel_blank.tft`, which is just a fraction of the size of a regular `tft` and will make the first `tft` replacement much easier. You can find this file under the folder [`custom_configuration`](/custom_configuration).
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Once NSPanel's original `tft` is replaced, is much easier to install a new `tft` with ESPHome, so you can go directly to the final file (either `nspanel_eu.tft`, `nspanel_us.tft` or `nspanel_us_land.tft`).
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For more datails on how to install the first `tft` file, specially if your panel still displaying the original Sonoff screen, please refeer to the Wiki where you will find the doc ["Common Issues TFT Upload"](/wiki/(EN)-Common-Issues-TFT-Upload).
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## How to install a different `tft` file?
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On your ESPHome settings, you have entered a url for `nextion_update_url`, in the substitutions, like this:
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```yaml
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substitutions:
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###### CHANGE ME START ######
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device_name: "YOUR_NSPANEL_NAME"
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wifi_ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
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wifi_password: !secret wifi_password
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nextion_update_url: "http://homeassistant.local:8123/local/nspanel_eu.tft"
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nextion_blank_url: "http://homeassistant.local:8123/local/nspanel_blank.tft"
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##### addon-configuration #####
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## addon_climate ##
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# addon_climate_heater_relay: "1" # possible values: 1/2
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##### CHANGE ME END #####
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packages:
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remote_package:
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url: https://github.com/Blackymas/NSPanel_HA_Blueprint
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ref: main
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files:
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- nspanel_esphome.yaml # Core package
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# - nspanel_esphome_addon_climate_cool.yaml # activate for local climate (cooling) control
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# - nspanel_esphome_addon_climate_heat.yaml # activate for local climate (heater) control
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# - nspanel_esphome_addon_climate_dual.yaml # activate for local climate (dual) control
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refresh: 300s
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esp32:
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framework:
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type: esp-idf
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```
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This url will indicate where your panel will look for the `tft` file when you click the "Upload TFT" button (under device's page) or call the service `esphome.xxxxx_upload_tft`.
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The most popular way to switch between the `nspanel_blank.tft` and `nspanel_xx.tft` is replacing the URL on the ESPHome settings and flashing the device again, however, you can also do this calling the service `esphome.xxxxx_upload_tft_url` adding the URL of the alternative file as a parameter. It's up to you, as both ways will give the same result.
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## What to do after installing `nspanel_blank.tft`?
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Once you have sucessfully installed any of the `tft` files from this project, the `nspanel_blank.tft` file shouldn't be necessary anymore and you should be able to always install the final `tft` file.
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Make sure you have one of the following final TFT files in your local http server (typically Home Assistant on ***www*** folder):
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- [`nspanel_eu.tft`](../nspanel_eu.tft)
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- [`nspanel_us.tft`](../nspanel_us.tft)
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- [`nspanel_us_land.tft`](../nspanel_us_land.tft)
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Now Flash your panel with `nextion_update_url` pointing to one of the final TFT files and press **Upload TFT** in the device's page (**Settings** > **Devices & Services** > **ESPHome**).
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## Additional Tips and Resources
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We have an useful guide for [troubleshooting TFT transfer issues](tft_upload.md). Please take a look there first.
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After troubleshooting, if issues persist, consult the [Issues](/Blackymas/NSPanel_HA_Blueprint/issues) and feel free to create a new one asking for more personalized assistance.
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Please share as much info as possible, like:
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1. Describing (or a picture of) what is in your screen
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2. Are updating from a previous version of this same project, or coming from another NSPanel customization (which one?) or customizing for the first time a panel with original Sonoff settings?
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3. Please share the ESPHome logs from when your panel starts to the moment the upload fails.
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4. Describe what you have already tried.
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## Important note
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Remember, these steps are a guideline and might vary slightly based on your specific setup and previously installed system.
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