docs: expand reTerminal E10xx ESPHome cookbooks

sites/en/docs/Sensor/ePaper_Displays/Application/work_with_esphome.md

@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ Every Seeed ePaper product on the [main hub page](/seeed_epaper_displays) that h
     <tr>
       <td><strong>reTerminal E1001 / E1002 / E1003 / E1004</strong></td>
       <td>XIAO ESP32-S3</td>
-      <td><a href="/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome">Basic</a> · <a href="/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced">Advanced (peripherals)</a></td>
+      <td><a href="/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome">Display</a> · <a href="/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced">I/O & power</a> · <a href="/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_rtc_sd_microphone">RTC, SD & mic</a></td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
       <td><strong>EE04 driver board</strong></td>
@@ -193,8 +193,9 @@ You can now drag the entities into a Lovelace dashboard, or — much more intere
 
 This page intentionally stops at the boilerplate. The product-specific YAML, peripheral examples, and end-to-end recipes live in each product's cookbook:
 
-- **[reTerminal E Series — Basic ESPHome](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome)** — first dashboard, Wi-Fi setup, pre-built firmware ZIP for E1001/E1002/E1003/E1004.
-- **[reTerminal E Series — Advanced ESPHome](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced)** — buttons, buzzer, battery monitoring, SHT4x sensor, deep sleep, multi-page dashboards.
+- **[reTerminal E Series — ESPHome Display](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome)** — first dashboard, Wi-Fi setup, pre-built firmware ZIP, and ePaper drawing examples for E1001/E1002/E1003/E1004.
+- **[reTerminal E Series — ESPHome I/O, Battery & Power](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced)** — buttons, buzzer, onboard LED, battery monitoring, SHT4x sensor, deep sleep, and multi-page dashboards.
+- **[reTerminal E1001 / E1002 — ESPHome RTC, SD & Microphone](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_rtc_sd_microphone)** — PCF8563 RTC time sync, microSD card power/detect pins, and onboard PDM microphone setup.
 - **[EE04 driver board — ESPHome](/EE04_with_esphome_advanced)** — full Home Assistant integration on the XIAO ESP32-S3 + EE04 + your choice of ePaper screen.
 - **[XIAO 7.5" ePaper Panel — ESPHome](/xiao_075inch_epaper_panel_esphome)** — minimal ESP32-C3 dashboard.
 - **[TRMNL 7.5" DIY Kit — ESPHome](/ogdiy_kit_works_with_esphome)** — using the kit hardware with ESPHome instead of the TRMNL cloud platform.
@@ -217,7 +218,7 @@ When new ePaper products ship, the corresponding cookbook is added under each pr
 
 ### Battery drains faster than expected
 
-ePaper only saves power when the rest of the SoC is also asleep. Add a `deep_sleep` block (see the Advanced cookbook for your product) and lower the `update_interval`.
+ePaper only saves power when the rest of the SoC is also asleep. Add a `deep_sleep` block (see the I/O, battery, and low-power cookbook for your product) and lower the `update_interval`.
 
 For deeper troubleshooting on a specific product, check the cookbook for that hardware.
 

sites/en/docs/Sensor/ePaper_Displays/reTerminal_E10xx/cookbooks/esphome.md

@@ -1,13 +1,13 @@
 ---
-description: ESPHome cookbook for reTerminal E1001 / E1002 / E1003 / E1004 - Basic Home Assistant integration, first dashboard, Wi-Fi setup, pre-built firmware ZIP.
-title: ESPHome Cookbook - Basic (reTerminal E Series)
+description: ESPHome display cookbook for reTerminal E1001 / E1002 / E1003 / E1004 - Home Assistant integration, first dashboard, Wi-Fi setup, pre-built firmware ZIP, and ePaper drawing examples.
+title: ESPHome Cookbook - Display Basics (reTerminal E Series)
 image: https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/reterminal_e10xx/img/44.webp
 slug: /reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome
 aliases:
   - /reterminal_e10xx_esphome
 sku: 100017057,100073581
 sidebar_position: 3
-sidebar_label: ESPHome (Basic)
+sidebar_label: ESPHome - Display
 last_update:
   date: 04/28/2026
   author: Citric
@@ -19,10 +19,10 @@ url: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome/
 import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
 import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
 
-# ESPHome Cookbook - Basic: reTerminal E Series
+# ESPHome Cookbook - Display Basics: reTerminal E Series
 
 :::tip Read the main ESPHome guide first
-This page is the **reTerminal E Series-specific ESPHome cookbook (basic)**. The shared boilerplate — picking a flashing path, the generic YAML skeleton, connecting to Home Assistant — lives in **[Work with ESPHome](/epaper_work_with_esphome)**. Skim that first if you're new to ESPHome on Seeed ePaper. For onboard-peripheral examples (buttons, buzzer, battery, SHT4x, deep sleep), see the [Advanced cookbook](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced).
+This page is the **reTerminal E Series-specific ESPHome display cookbook**. The shared boilerplate — picking a flashing path, the generic YAML skeleton, connecting to Home Assistant — lives in **[Work with ESPHome](/epaper_work_with_esphome)**. Skim that first if you're new to ESPHome on Seeed ePaper. For buttons, buzzer, LED, battery, SHT4x, and deep sleep, see the [I/O, battery, and low-power cookbook](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced). For RTC, microSD card detect, and microphone setup, see the [RTC, SD card, and microphone cookbook](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_rtc_sd_microphone).
 :::
 
 <div style={{textAlign:'center'}}><img src="https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/reterminal_e10xx/img/44.jpg" style={{width:700, height:'auto'}}/></div><br />
@@ -969,7 +969,10 @@ By combining images with text and other display elements covered in previous exa
 
 ## Continue Reading
 
-Due to space constraints, this article only covers some basic use cases and drawing examples of the device. We will cover the use of reTerminal's hardware on ESPHome in more detail in the [Advanced ESPHome Usage of reTerminal E Series ePaper Display in Home Assistant](https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced)'s Wiki, which you can read on.
+This article focuses on connecting the display and drawing content on the ePaper screen. Continue with these ESPHome cookbooks when you want to use the rest of the onboard hardware:
+
+- **[ESPHome Cookbook: Buttons, Buzzer, LED, Battery & Low Power](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced)** - user buttons, buzzer feedback, onboard LED, battery monitoring, SHT4x sensor, deep sleep, and multi-page dashboards.
+- **[ESPHome Cookbook: RTC, SD Card & Microphone](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_rtc_sd_microphone)** - PCF8563 RTC time sync, microSD card power/detect pins, and onboard PDM microphone initialization.
 
 ## FAQ
 
@@ -991,6 +994,15 @@ In this case, you should go to Settings -> Devices & Services -> Integrations to
 
 Try unplugging and replugging it several times, or just install the driver according to the prompts.
 
+### Q4: Why is there no serial log over USB?
+
+The reTerminal E Series uses a CH340K USB-to-UART bridge on UART0. Keep this logger setting in your YAML:
+
+```yaml
+logger:
+  hardware_uart: UART0
+```
+
 ## Tech Support & Product Discussion
 
 Thank you for choosing our products! We are here to provide you with different support to ensure that your experience with our products is as smooth as possible. We offer several communication channels to cater to different preferences and needs.

sites/en/docs/Sensor/ePaper_Displays/reTerminal_E10xx/cookbooks/esphome_advanced.md

@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
 ---
-description: ESPHome cookbook for reTerminal E1001 / E1002 / E1003 / E1004 - Advanced peripherals (buttons, buzzer, battery monitoring, SHT4x sensor, deep sleep, multi-page dashboards).
-title: ESPHome Cookbook - Advanced (reTerminal E Series)
+description: ESPHome cookbook for reTerminal E1001 / E1002 / E1003 / E1004 - buttons, buzzer, onboard LED, battery monitoring, SHT4x sensor, deep sleep, and multi-page dashboards.
+title: 'ESPHome Cookbook: Buttons, Buzzer, LED, Battery & Low Power (reTerminal E Series)'
 image: https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/reterminal_e10xx/img/27.webp
 slug: /reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced
 sidebar_position: 4
-sidebar_label: ESPHome (Advanced)
+sidebar_label: 'ESPHome - I/O, Battery & Power'
 last_update:
   date: 04/28/2026
   author: Citric
@@ -16,15 +16,15 @@ url: https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_advanced/
 import Tabs from '@theme/Tabs';
 import TabItem from '@theme/TabItem';
 
-# ESPHome Cookbook - Advanced: reTerminal E Series
+# ESPHome Cookbook: Buttons, Buzzer, LED, Battery & Low Power (reTerminal E Series)
 
 :::tip Prerequisites
-This page assumes you've already worked through the [Basic ESPHome cookbook for reTerminal E Series](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome) (device on Wi-Fi, Home Assistant integration online, first dashboard rendered). For the platform-level YAML skeleton and Home Assistant integration steps, see [Work with ESPHome](/epaper_work_with_esphome).
+This page assumes you've already worked through the [ESPHome display cookbook for reTerminal E Series](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome) (device on Wi-Fi, Home Assistant integration online, first dashboard rendered). For the platform-level YAML skeleton and Home Assistant integration steps, see [Work with ESPHome](/epaper_work_with_esphome). For RTC, microSD card detect, and microphone setup, see [ESPHome Cookbook: RTC, SD Card & Microphone](/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome_rtc_sd_microphone).
 :::
 
 <div style={{textAlign:'center'}}><img src="https://files.seeedstudio.com/wiki/reterminal_e10xx/img/27.jpg" style={{width:700, height:'auto'}}/></div><br />
 
-This article explores advanced ESPHome configurations for your reTerminal E Series ePaper Display device, building upon the foundational concepts covered in our [Basic ESPHome Usage guide](https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome). If you're new to ESPHome or the reTerminal E Series, we recommend starting with the basic guide before diving into these advanced applications.
+This article covers the onboard I/O and power-related ESPHome configurations for your reTerminal E Series ePaper Display device, building upon the foundational concepts covered in our [ESPHome display cookbook](https://wiki.seeedstudio.com/reterminal_e10xx_with_esphome). If you're new to ESPHome or the reTerminal E Series, we recommend starting with the display guide before using these hardware examples.
 
 ## Hardware Capabilities
 
@@ -207,11 +207,11 @@ logger:
 # Enable Home Assistant API
 api:
   encryption:
-    key: "m+rOiVDwjdvePoiG1zritvcD0Kl/a2zmsnuG+4IfWlw="
+    key: "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_API_KEY"
 
 ota:
   - platform: esphome
-    password: "710fecea969062a5775b287a54f3c0f5"
+    password: "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_OTA_PASSWORD"
 
 wifi:
   ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
@@ -220,7 +220,7 @@ wifi:
   # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
   ap:
     ssid: "Reterminal-E10Xx"
-    password: "tRc2fXaYE54Q"
+    password: "ChangeMe123"
 
 captive_portal:
 
@@ -645,11 +645,11 @@ logger:
 # Enable Home Assistant API
 api:
   encryption:
-    key: "g93yP72UIyVsz9WfffaDMK+JeIQYROIFRK+VIQjkM+g="
+    key: "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_API_KEY"
 
 ota:
   - platform: esphome
-    password: "1ff187393ee444aa2e892779dc78e488"
+    password: "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_OTA_PASSWORD"
 
 wifi:
   ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
@@ -658,7 +658,7 @@ wifi:
   # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
   ap:
     ssid: "reTerminal-E1001"
-    password: "yoUkaGlJaDpC"
+    password: "ChangeMe123"
 
 captive_portal:
 
@@ -967,11 +967,11 @@ logger:
 # Enable Home Assistant API
 api:
   encryption:
-    key: "g93yP72UIyVsz9WfffaDMK+JeIQYROIFRK+VIQjkM+g="
+    key: "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_API_KEY"
 
 ota:
   - platform: esphome
-    password: "1ff187393ee444aa2e892779dc78e488"
+    password: "REPLACE_WITH_YOUR_OTA_PASSWORD"
 
 wifi:
   ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
@@ -980,7 +980,7 @@ wifi:
   # Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
   ap:
     ssid: "reTerminal-E1002"
-    password: "yoUkaGlJaDpC"
+    password: "ChangeMe123"
 
 captive_portal:
 
@@ -1316,6 +1316,15 @@ Step 4. Finally, replug the cable and upload a new program. -->
 
 In this case, your device is either offline or in deep sleep mode. Please ensure it's connected to your network or wake it up from sleep mode before attempting to upload.
 
+### Q4: Why is there no serial log over USB?
+
+The reTerminal E Series uses a CH340K USB-to-UART bridge on UART0. Keep this logger setting in your YAML:
+
+```yaml
+logger:
+  hardware_uart: UART0
+```
+
 ## Tech Support & Product Discussion
 
 Thank you for choosing our products! We are here to provide you with different support to ensure that your experience with our products is as smooth as possible. We offer several communication channels to cater to different preferences and needs.