Hardware Matrix

Is MAX31855 Thermocouple Amplifier Compatible with Home Assistant (MicroPython)?

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VERDICT: [ COMPATIBLE (MANUAL CONFIG REQUIRED) ]
Protocol: SPI / 3.3V
Bridge Needed: NO

Electrical Specifications

Always confirm pin assignments against the manufacturer datasheet before wiring.

Not yet documented. Electrical specifications for this device have not been confirmed against a manufacturer datasheet, so none are shown here rather than showing estimates. Submit verified specifications if you have the datasheet to hand.

Compatibility Overview

Cold-junction compensated K-type thermocouple amplifier measuring extreme temperatures up to 1350C with 0.25C resolution.

Typical SPI Wiring Reference

Standard SPI signal names. This is a bus reference, not a pinout for this specific board — check the silkscreen and datasheet for its actual pin order.

VCC
Power rail
GND
Common ground
SCK
Serial clock
MOSI
Host out / peripheral in
CS
Chip select

Technical Specification Matrix

Feature / Attribute Specification / Status
Hardware Protocol SPI / 3.3V
Bridge Required NO
Border Router Needed None
Hardware Capabilities & Peripherals
High Temperature (C) Fault Status Cold Junction Temp

Discovered by the integration at pairing time. Which of these appear depends on your integration and its version.

Pairing Complexity Intermediate
Factory Reset Instruction Hold BOOTSEL while inserting USB cable.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does MAX31855 Thermocouple Amplifier work without an internet connection?
100% local MicroPython sensor polling.
How is MAX31855 Thermocouple Amplifier powered and wired to the host board?
3.3V DC VCC SPI0 (CS=GPIO17 SCK=GPIO18 MISO=GPIO16).
How does the host board reach Home Assistant (MicroPython)?
Wi-Fi 802.11n.

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