Robot vacuum root for local-only

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Arachan

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Master Geek

#320168 12-Jul-2025 23:38

Has anyone had a go with installing Valetudo (https://github.com/Hypfer/Valetudo) on a robo vacuum?

It requires* a custom PCB, I am guessing it's a long shot that someone local might have one I could borrow?

If not, and I end up building one, would there be any interest in this? It's only required for initial setup so good for sharing.

On that note - anyone had experience with PCB manufacture from NZ, any recommended suppliers?

Cheers, ara

*not strictly required but lower risk

timmmay

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#3393604 13-Jul-2025 09:30

I reckon if you're not happy with how robot vacuums operate you're best just vacuuming manually rather than messing about with it.

Arachan

85 posts

Master Geek

#3393621 13-Jul-2025 12:13

What a strange reply. Of course I could simply not do this but it sounds like a fun project !

RunningMan

8953 posts

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#3393624 13-Jul-2025 12:22

Had a cursory look at this project a while back but looked a like a lot of effort for not a lot of return. Was hoping that a few more matter certified vacs may appear that would support local (as opposed to cloud) control.

SanchoNZ

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#3393676 13-Jul-2025 13:28

I made some Dreame PCB's and successfully installed valetudo my Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra. It wasn't overly difficult. I ordered the PCB's from PCBway and all the parts to populate it from Aliexpress, took a few weeks to arrive but worked out in the end.

Has only done a few cleaning passes so far, and i haven't yet configured all the map but its very nice not to have to worry about Xiaomi changing their login so home assistant stops working ever again!

I have two spare (pending testing) that I'd be happy to send to someone on the presumption they will either send it back or pass it on to the next person who wants to de-cloud their robot.

Arachan

85 posts

Master Geek

#3393686 13-Jul-2025 15:33

SanchoNZ:

I made some Dreame PCB's and successfully installed valetudo my Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra. It wasn't overly difficult. I ordered the PCB's from PCBway and all the parts to populate it from Aliexpress, took a few weeks to arrive but worked out in the end.

Has only done a few cleaning passes so far, and i haven't yet configured all the map but its very nice not to have to worry about Xiaomi changing their login so home assistant stops working ever again!

I have two spare (pending testing) that I'd be happy to send to someone on the presumption they will either send it back or pass it on to the next person who wants to de-cloud their robot.

Bloody legend, would love to take you up on this, I will send you a DM.

petearr

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#3393700 13-Jul-2025 18:09

SanchoNZ:

I made some Dreame PCB's and successfully installed valetudo my Vacuum-Mop 2 Ultra. It wasn't overly difficult. I ordered the PCB's from PCBway and all the parts to populate it from Aliexpress, took a few weeks to arrive but worked out in the end.

Has only done a few cleaning passes so far, and i haven't yet configured all the map but its very nice not to have to worry about Xiaomi changing their login so home assistant stops working ever again!

I have two spare (pending testing) that I'd be happy to send to someone on the presumption they will either send it back or pass it on to the next person who wants to de-cloud their robot.

I’d love to borrow (or buy) one of your spares if possible. I’ve just upgraded to one of the supported Dreame models. My old Gen1 Xiaomi was able to be rooted OTA but looks like it will be a bit more involved this time.

SanchoNZ

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#3395093 17-Jul-2025 22:02

Have sent my two out to Arachan and petearr

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Arachan

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Master Geek

#3396048 21-Jul-2025 23:40

Received both my robot (Dreame L10S for $680 on special from amazon au) and the Valetudo PCB from SanchoNZ today. Happy coincidence!

I'd been studying the Valetudo guide and so run through it today and now have a working local-only robot. Did the house map and it's first clean, so far me and (more importantly ) my wife are fairly happy with its performance.

Big thanks to the legend SanchoNZ. If anyone else needs a Valetudo PCB please reach out and I'd be happy to send it to you.

petearr

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#3396837 24-Jul-2025 16:38

Similar story here.

Managed to get Valetudo up and running on a Dreame L10s Pro Ultra Heat.
Thanks for the board SanchoNZ, it made it pretty simple to setup in the end.

Much nicer having it run directly from home assistant again without needing the internet and their app.
The PCB board I used is also surplus now if anyone needs one.