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adding alternative method using ESPHome
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Expand Up @@ -61,6 +61,21 @@ Just build, flash, and you're done.

When connecting everything up, you should see an open Wi-Fi Access Point to configure your Wi-Fi and MQTT credentials.

## Alternative Software Using ESPHome

ESPHome can be used to build firmware for the ESP device ([added in this pull request](https://github.com/esphome/esphome/pull/2038)). A configuration example for it can be found below. The only thing to update will be the rx_pin to match your connection point.

```
uart:
rx_pin: D2
baud_rate: 9600

sensor:
- platform: pm1006
pm_2_5:
name: "Particulate Matter <2.5µm"
```

## Low-Noise Mod

**Note:** The intent of this section is only to document that this is possible. I don't "recommend" doing this nor do I advise against it.
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