Centralized local bridge
The ESP32 bridge polls supported thermostats, maintains current state, and handles commands for the connected ELK and RTI paths.
Invite-Only Beta
Bridge Firmware + RTI Driver
Setpoint Bridge
A locally operated ESP32 bridge that centralizes thermostat polling, state, and commands for supported Venstar, ELK M1, and RTI control environments without requiring a cloud service for normal operation.
Security + AutomationELK M1 + M1XSP
Local IntegrationESP32-S3 BridgePolling · State · Commands
Local APIVenstar × 16
Companion DriverRTI
Thermostat capacityUp to 16 configured slots
Normal operationLocal Venstar API
ELK connectionM1XSP thermostat interface
RTI deliveryCompanion packaged driver
Cloud serviceNot required for normal control
Release pathControlled dealer Beta 1
Built for a real integration problem
The bridge was developed for a working connected-building project where Venstar thermostats needed to share useful control and status with both ELK M1 and RTI. Instead of making each control path manage the thermostats separately, the bridge provides one local point for polling, state, and commands.
The benefit becomes more meaningful as thermostat count grows. It can reduce the thermostat polling and protocol work assigned directly to an RTI processor, including older processors, while preserving practical local RTI control.
A small controller with unusual value
The current working installation uses the Waveshare ESP32-S3-RS485-CAN, an industrial-style controller with isolated RS485, Wi-Fi, wide-range DC input, and a DIN-rail enclosure. The manufacturer currently lists the controller starting below $20 before tax and shipping. Pricing and availability can change, so the current listing should be checked before ordering.
This third-party controller is purchased separately. Victory is not offering the hardware through the initial software listing.
Beta 1 is controlled and invite only
The exact Beta 1 package has completed its release and owner-acceptance gates for controlled testing with selected dealers. Access is assigned individually through a private account, and every download requires the current entitlement and acceptance of the exact Beta Terms.
This is not an open public release. Do not purchase hardware or rely on a compatibility claim based only on this preview page. Approved testers receive the release record, compatibility matrix, known limitations, installation guidance, and recovery instructions with the package.
How It Helps
One local bridge. Two control paths.
Compatibility depends on the approved Beta 1 release matrix. These capabilities describe the current controlled release.
ELK M1 integration
The bridge uses the ELK M1XSP thermostat interface for the documented ELK connection and controls.
Companion RTI driver
The companion-driver architecture uses one bridge connection with as many as 16 room-assignable thermostat sources instead of duplicating the connection for every thermostat.
Local API operation
Normal thermostat communication stays on the installation network through the Venstar Local API without a required cloud-service path.
Beta 1 Package
More than a firmware file.
The release is compiled software with the records and documentation needed to install, verify, update, and recover it responsibly.
Compiled bridge firmware
Approved full-flash and update artifacts for the documented Waveshare controller profile.
Packaged RTI driver
A versioned RTI driver paired with the compatible bridge release and tested import workflow.
ELK configuration guide
M1XSP connection, addressing, programming, test, and limitation instructions.
Bridge and RTI documentation
Setup, mapping, security, commissioning, troubleshooting, update, rollback, and recovery guidance.
Release record
Versions, compatibility, file sizes, checksums, license, notices, support state, and known limitations.
Beta 1 Requirements
Professional systems. Documented setup.
Exact models, versions, power, network, programming, and recovery requirements are named in the approved compatibility matrix.
- The supported Waveshare ESP32-S3-RS485-CAN controller profile and a suitable power and network environment.
- Supported Venstar thermostats with the required local network API enabled and reachable.
- An ELK M1 system and M1XSP thermostat interface when ELK integration is used.
- A compatible RTI processor and Integration Designer environment when RTI integration is used.
- A properly planned local network and an installer familiar with the connected professional systems.
Optional Organization Branding
Standard software and custom branding are separate arrangements.
Churches, schools, businesses, institutions, and integrators may request an internal-use version with an approved identity and documentation. Redistribution requires a separate negotiated private-label agreement.
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Beta participation is controlled and invite only, but the underlying kind of work—drivers, bridges, firmware, APIs, and practical system connections—is available for commissioned projects.