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Update README.md to reflect new diagnostic sensor
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markusressel authored May 18, 2024
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To do the initial calibration we need to be able to read the raw sensor values of the
HX711 sensor in real time. We can do this a couple of ways, f.ex. by
* Using the diagnostic sensor "HX711 RAW Value" exposed to Home Assistant
* This sensor is only updated once right after the ESP has booted
* To update the value simply press the "Manual Tare" Button
* plugging the ESP in via USB and using a serial monitor
* reading the ESPHome logs
* temporarily exposing the raw sensor to Home Assistant (set `internal: False` in the YAML config)
### 0 Kg baseline
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After that, upload the firmware again and you should be good to go!

> **Note:** Remember to set back the `internal: True` on the internal sensor, to avoid spamming
Home Assistant with the raw sensor values.

## Auto Tare

Since the raw values will drift slightly due to room temperature etc., over time the scale might
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CC0 see [LICENSE](LICENSE)

[esphome]: https://esphome.io/
[esphome]: https://esphome.io/

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