Need for Home Assistant plugin to read Rheinmetall Battlesuite API data
Problem
The open‑sourced Battlesuite protocol requires a read‑only Home Assistant integration that can fetch sensor data slowly and sequentially, with at least one minute between calls, and group the data meaningfully (e.g., tank and radar dome) without performing any actions, while treating the API as fragile.
Pain points
- Need a Home Assistant plugin that only reads and does not perform any control actions
- API reads must be slow, sequential, with at least one minute between calls
- Data must be grouped meaningfully (e.g., tank, radar dome) for display
Questions to verify
- Is there interest in further developing the plugin and providing usage requirements?
- Can we obtain the full Battlesuite API documentation and sample credentials?
- Would you be willing to share sample sensor data or grouping specifications?
Evidence
quote · @Anonymous
Hi Codex, please find attached website about the specification of my Battlesuit and use the documented API to create a plugin for Home Assistant that shows groups of sensor data.You are only allowed to use commands that retrieve data, you are not allowed to perform actions on the suit.Treat the suit like its API is not robust and in worse shape than a cheap toy: perform read calls slowly and sequentially with at least one minute in between.If possible please group data in meaningful categories, just like the tank and radar dome.My Home Assistant is the default on the local network, credentials are in credentials.txt.Please send me a text when you’re done. Kthnxbye
fact
German Rheinmetall open-sources its Battlesuite connected weapon system protcol
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