# 🌟 Arduino OpenTherm Shield

![Arduino OpenTherm Shield](https://example.com/path-to-image.png)

## Overview

The Arduino OpenTherm Shield allows Arduino devices to communicate with OpenTherm-enabled devices seamlessly. This shield is perfect for heating systems, making it easier to send and receive data from your heating devices.

## Table of Contents

- [Features](#features)
- [Hardware Requirements](#hardware-requirements)
- [Software Requirements](#software-requirements)
- [Installation](#installation)
- [Usage](#usage)
- [Project Structure](#project-structure)
- [Contributing](#contributing)
- [License](#license)
- [Contact](#contact)

## Features

- Simple integration with Arduino boards.
- Supports both sending and receiving OpenTherm data.
- Designed using KiCad for an open hardware approach.
- Easily customizable for various applications.

## Hardware Requirements

To get started, you will need the following hardware:

- An Arduino board (Uno, Mega, etc.)
- OpenTherm Shield
- Jumper wires
- Power supply for Arduino

## Software Requirements

- Arduino IDE (version 1.8.5 or later)
- KiCad (for PCB design modifications)

## Installation

1. **Clone the Repository**
   ```bash
   git clone https://github.com/anway0404/Arduino_OpenTherm_shield.git
   cd Arduino_OpenTherm_shield

2. Open the Project in Arduino IDE

   • Open the Arduino IDE.
   • Select File > Open and navigate to the cloned repository.

3. Install Libraries

   • Make sure to install any necessary libraries for OpenTherm communication.

Usage

Once you have installed the required libraries, upload the example sketch to your Arduino board. Modify the code as necessary to suit your specific needs.

Example Code Snippet

#include <OpenTherm.h>

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(9600);
  // Initialize OpenTherm communication
}

void loop() {
  // Read data from OpenTherm devices
}

Project Structure

• src/ - Contains all source code.
• hardware/ - Contains KiCad files for the shield.
• examples/ - Example sketches to help you get started.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to improve this project. Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch.
3. Make your changes and commit them.
4. Open a pull request with a clear description of your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out via GitHub or open an issue on the repository.

Releases

Check the Releases section for downloadable files and versions. You can download the latest release and execute it to get started quickly.

Topics

• Arduino
• Arduino Shield
• KiCad
• Open Hardware
• OpenTherm

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Thank you for your interest in the Arduino OpenTherm Shield! We hope this project helps you in your endeavors to integrate OpenTherm devices with Arduino technology.