Clean database and converters

[andrei-lazarov]

I am working on cleaning the database as discussed in #110:

• show correct Z2M model and picture with the rebranded model names (overwrite with whiteLabel)
• remove duplicate name (the name field is not used anywhere, we already have the name in the key and in the human_name field)
• automate some processes so we minimize the information needed in the database (eg. get the whiteLabels from original Z2M converters)
• use original manufacturer name in the custom firmware so we keep a reference to the original device
• standardize the converters and reuse them
• add Zigbee board in the database (ZTU, ZT3L etc) - seems useful, I would use it in the converters to prevent impossible pinouts
• add AliExpress link in the db?
• split tuya_manufacturer_names into tuya name and old fw names
• combine router and end_device entries

I will do each task in a separate commit so it's easier to review

[romasku]

standardize the converters and reuse them

I'm currently working on a solution to generate z2m "exposes" based on device config directly inside the converter. Idea here that changing the config should update the Z2M UI, and should not rely on the exact model/manufacturer string. So I'm not sure you should do this change now, as my change will probably be in conflict.

[andrei-lazarov]

That sounds interesting.. didn't know we could do that! Does that mean we'll have a single converter that adapts to every device?

[romasku]

Does that mean we'll have a single converter that adapts to every device?

Yes! I finally got it working. It still needs some polishing, but hopefully I’ll open a PR tomorrow.

[romasku]

Here is the generic converter: #120

[romasku]

Current changes look very good!

Thank you for doing this work. I really appreciate you going through the device list and adding links, modules, and also cleaning up the build process to avoid duplication.

[romasku]

automate some processes so we minimize the information needed in the database (eg. get the whiteLabels from original Z2M converters)

Maybe you have some additional ideas in mind here, but regarding whiteLabels from Z2M, I don’t think that’s an option for us -- in addition to different branding, white labels often have different pinouts.

[andrei-lazarov]

I just wanted to automatically get the value for override_z2m_device.

Currently we have to manually search through official Z2M converters and add it in the database (to get the correct device name and picture).
So nothing pinout related. Since you already reviewed, I'll do it later in another PR.

Glad you like the changes! Please merge this.
Also go through your devices (when you have the time) to fill in the zb_module.

[romasku]

Thank you!