FreeDS

⚠️ ATTENTION / ADVERTENCIA The project has evolved through different licensing stages. Please check the version you are using:

• v1.0.7 rev2: Open Source (GPL-3.0). Source code available in this repo.
• Betas (up to v1.0.21): Distributed under CC BY-ND 4.0.
• v2.0.0 and above: Proprietary EULA. Requires Per-Device Activation.

You can get more info in the Telegram Channel: http://t.me/freeds_es or check the community manual: Community Manual

FreeDS is a universal surplus manager, totally independent of the energy source (photovoltaic and/or wind), created by Pablo Zerón, tested by Aeizoon, and PCB Design by amcalo.

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🔑 License & Activation (v2.0.0+)

Starting from version 2.0.0, FreeDS uses a Proprietary EULA.

• Ownership: The software is the exclusive property of Pablo Zerón.
• Cloud Services: Powered and managed by Ibepower Technologies S.L.
• Activation: A unique Activation Key is required for each device (linked to Hardware ID).

How to get a Key?

Send an email to derivadorfreeds@gmail.com with:

1. Your Device ID (visible on the screen/web interface).
2. DIY/Contributors: Proof of contribution or self-assembly (image of the device) to request a free key.
3. Commercial Use: Request a quote if you are selling hardware with FreeDS firmware.

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📜 License History

Version Range	License Type	Description
<= v1.0.7 rev2	GPL-3.0	Open Source. Original legacy code.
v1.0.8 - v1.0.21	CC BY-ND 4.0	Creative Commons. No derivatives allowed.
>= v2.0.0	Proprietary EULA	Proprietary. Requires activation key per hardware.

Full legal terms can be found in the EULA.md file.

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☕ Donate

If you find this project useful, consider supporting its development:

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Dependencies (for legacy v1.0.7 compilation)

• TickerScheduler: Toshik/TickerScheduler
• Async MQTT client: marvinroger/async-mqtt-client
• ArduinoJson: bblanchon/ArduinoJson
• AsyncTCP: me-no-dev/AsyncTCP
• ESPAsyncWebServer: me-no-dev/ESPAsyncWebServer
• ThingPulse OLED SSD1306: ThingPulse/esp8266-oled-ssd1306
• esp32ModbusTCP: bertmelis/esp32ModbusTCP

Compile (Legacy v1.0.7)

1. Download: Clone this repo or download the PID.zip.
2. Library Setup: Extract lib.zip into the /lib folder.
3. IDE: Open with VSCode and PlatformIO.
4. Build: Use PlatformIO to compile and upload to your ESP32.

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Copyright (c) 2026 Pablo Zerón. Cloud services provided by Ibepower Technologies S.L.