Quick Start Guide

Get your first automation running in 15 minutes. This guide will walk you through setting up a MotorWala controller.

What You'll Need

  • MotorWala controller
  • 12-24V power adapter
  • WiFi network (2.4GHz)
  • Smartphone or computer

Step 1: Physical Setup

  1. Connect the power adapter to MotorWala
  2. Connect your motor's wires to the terminal blocks
  3. The LED will blink rapidly indicating setup mode

Wiring diagram:

MotorWala Terminal Blocks:
├── 12-24V DC IN (Power)
├── M+ (Motor Positive)
├── M- (Motor Negative)
└── GND (Ground)

Step 2: WiFi Configuration

  1. Open WiFi settings on your phone
  2. Connect to network: MotorWala-XXXX
  3. Open browser and go to http://192.168.4.1
  4. Select your WiFi network and enter password
  5. Click "Connect"

The device will reboot and join your network.

Step 3: Find Your Device

Once connected, find the device IP address:

# Option 1: Check your router's DHCP leases
# Look for device named "MotorWala"

# Option 2: Use network scanner
nmap -sn 192.168.1.0/24 | grep MotorWala

# Option 3: Try default hostname
ping motorwala.local

Step 4: Access Web Interface

Open browser and navigate to the device:

http://[DEVICE-IP]:80

You'll see the MotorWala control panel.

Step 5: Test the Motor

  1. Click "Open" to extend the motor
  2. Click "Close" to retract the motor
  3. Adjust speed slider (10-100%)
  4. Set position (0-100%)

✅ Success! Your motor is now controllable via the web interface.

Step 6: API Control

Control via HTTP API:

# Open motor
curl -X POST http://[DEVICE-IP]/api/motor/open

# Close motor
curl -X POST http://[DEVICE-IP]/api/motor/close

# Set position
curl -X POST http://[DEVICE-IP]/api/motor/position \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"position": 50}'

# Get status
curl http://[DEVICE-IP]/api/status

Step 7: Home Assistant Integration

Add to your configuration.yaml:

cover:
  - platform: mqtt
    name: "Living Room Blinds"
    command_topic: "motorwala/living-room/set"
    position_topic: "motorwala/living-room/position"
    set_position_topic: "motorwala/living-room/set_position"
    position_open: 100
    position_closed: 0

Next Steps

Troubleshooting

Device won't enter setup mode?

  • Hold reset button for 10 seconds
  • LED should blink rapidly

Can't connect to WiFi?

  • Ensure 2.4GHz network (5GHz not supported)
  • Check password is correct
  • Move closer to router

Motor not moving?

  • Check power supply voltage (12-24V)
  • Verify motor connections
  • Test motor directly with power supply

Need help? Check our FAQ or contact support

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