Instructions

I tried to make the setup as simple as possible, divided into four steps. For each step, ideally scan the displayed QR code using your phone with the TESLA app installed (it will be needed).

Step 1 - First Start

After unpacking, press any button. ROAD STATION will start broadcasting a WiFi network named RS-Number. Connect to this WiFi network with your phone. You can use the QR code to automatically log into the network.

Step 2 - WiFi Setup

After connecting to the RS-Number WiFi network, the setup form should pop up automatically. If not, open a browser and go to http://192.168.4.1 or simply scan the QR code again.

In the setup form, select your home WiFi network, enter its password, and save the form. You don’t need to configure other fields now (just WiFi and password); we’ll explain them later. ROAD STATION will now try to connect to your WiFi. If unsuccessful, it will return to step 2.

Step 3 - Connecting to Your TESLA Account

After successfully connecting to WiFi, ROAD STATION needs to connect to your TESLA account. Scan the QR code again or carefully type the displayed URL.

The TESLA website will open, where you’ll log in and allow all required permissions. Without these, ROAD STATION won’t work correctly.

The required permissions are for reading your vehicle data only, not for control.

Step 4 - Controlling Your TESLA (Optional)

In this step, you need to import keys for vehicle control. This step is optional; you can skip it by pressing a button, but without it, the buttons on ROAD STATION won’t work. You can revisit this screen at any time by pressing the control button.

Scan the QR code again. It will guide you through adding a control key for your vehicle via the TESLA app. This key needs to be approved, of course.

ROAD STATION will finally attempt to flash the headlights.

Done

Everything should now be working. ROAD STATION strives to be as user-friendly as possible, so you don’t need to contact me.

Reconfiguring ROAD STATION

To display the setup form, press the star button for 5 seconds. ROAD STATION will display instructions on how to access the setup form again.

ROAD STATION Setup Form

In the form, you can configure:

WiFi

Your home WiFi network and its password.

Vehicle Order

If you own multiple TESLA vehicles and the incorrect one is displayed, enter a different vehicle order number for the vehicle you want to display.

Electricity Price

To properly use charging based on spot prices, you need to fill in the prices carefully. First, enter the distribution price for peak and off-peak hours. Then, it’s good to enter the fixed price value—dealer’s margin, POZE.

In the table, check which hours are set as peak. Everyone has different settings, but they’re fixed.

If the distribution price isn’t critical, enter zeros. This typically applies to distribution tariffs D56d, D57d.

Spot-Based Charging for TESLA

ROAD STATION can charge the vehicle based on electricity prices. First, connect the vehicle to the charger, then enable the function by pressing the Charging button on ROAD STATION for 2 seconds. An “A” will appear next to the charging icon on the display, indicating that automatic spot-based charging is active. ROAD STATION will ensure the vehicle charges only during the cheapest 6 hours of the day. After disconnecting the charger, the function will turn off again.

Charging ROAD STATION

After opening the back cover, you’ll find a USB-C port. Connect a charger to it, and ROAD STATION will charge. The light will be red while charging and turn off once fully charged. You can keep the charging cable connected continuously, though this was not the intended use.

Screen Flashing

Don’t worry, this is normal. I tried to minimize it, but pressing the RESET button triggers a screen clear. This process takes about 20 seconds. In regular operation, I used a partial refresh, which is much less distracting. The screen is fully cleared once a day. This is a feature of the e-ink display used.

Factory Reset

To completely reset ROAD STATION, press and hold the lock and star buttons. Then briefly press RESET while still holding the lock and star for 5 seconds. Then release them.