All the other bits and pieces which I have used during my projects…
Victron EV Charging Station 22kW
Single or three-phase power up to 22kW
Wifi-Communication
LCD Touch Screen
Two working modes: Manual and Automatic for optimising solar power usage with an EV
Integration with GX devices and VRM
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EV Charging Cable Type 2
Comes in single or 3-phase
16 or 32A
7m cable length
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Two Trees SP-5 3D-Printer
The perfect tool for my workshop. Printing holders, mounts, brackets, adapters, stand-offs and a lot more…
Super heavy-duty frame, huge print area, stop and resume technology and a 0.1mm print accuracy… easy assembly with pre-configured bott and top part (just ensure the Teflon hose is mounted correctly). Comes with all bits and pieces and even tools to assemble the printer.
Watch my review video with pros and cons here.
Price and product specifications.
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12V/24V 36W QC 3.0 2 USB Charger Socket
Power Input: DC 12V-24V
Output: 5V/3.4A; 9V/2.5A; 12V/2A
MAX Power: 36W(Dual USB)
Working temperatur :-20℃ – 80℃
Waterproof: IP66
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Mounting Bracket Holder
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Bluetooth USB LED Strip Lights
1m -30m length, RGB colour palette, Bluetooth app, USB connection 5V/0.5A
Amazing!
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Automate your active balancer with this
Voltage Detection Controller A30-U1
– 6-80VDC
– fully programmable (on, off, voltage calibration, display, relay function)
– dry contact up to 30A
(there is also a U3 version which can delay the relay to operate. We don’t need this function and the U1 version is fine!)
Watch the review and how-to video here on YouTube.
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Shelly (Plus) 1PM
Wifi-operated smart switch to power monitor load and inverters up to 250V/16A. These switches easy integrate to Home Assistant and Victron Venus OS and show connected inverters as PV Inverter in Victron’s VRM.
Watch the video workshop here.
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Shelly 1PM:
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SONOFF Smart Remote Switch
This Sonoff module is powered by either 5V or 7-32V. It pairs easily with the eWelink app and also Home Assistant.
Input voltage: DC 5V /7V-32V
Output: dry contact NO/NC 230V, 10A
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DC 12V 24V 30A Motor Controller Relay Board Forward-Reverse
Small controller board which can be used for opening/closing roller doors with a 12V or 24V motor and up to 30A.
I use this in combination with the above Sonoff module to remotely control and adjust my pool salt Chlorinator cell.
See description for all features this controller has.
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Small Network Cabinet for tidying up your communication devices and cabling.
I installed one in my garage to house the router, Wifi, POE network switch and also the Home Assistant server.
I went with the 4RU unit which is big enough to accommodate all the above devices.
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SMlight SLZB-06(M)
Perfect network bridge to connect remote Bluetooth or Zigbee devices to your Home Assistant. Amazing product, developed and engineered in the Ukraine!
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POE Network Switch
I’ve used such a network switch in my last project to power and network several cameras and also other equipment directly from this switch. I found them relatively cheap with good features and robust built. All ports are short current protected, and they come in different sizes, depending on your needs.
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Wavlink High Power AC1200/600/300 Outdoor Wireless WiFi Repeater
I’m using one of these on top of the house to connect all my security cameras and connect the Off-Grid Garage itself to the online world.
This Wifi Access points comes in 3 different sizes/speeds and is very easy to integrate into your network. Mine is running for 15 months no in the Australian heat without any problems.
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POE-Splitter, 48V to 12V, 5V, USB
This powers small none-POE devices from your POE network.
These splitters come in different variations with micro-USB, USB-C, 12V 5.5mm or 5V 5.5mm plug.
Works well as seen here in my video.
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Rare Earth Magnets
They come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, round or rectangle. Pretty handy for a lot of projects where this kind of connection is required. I use some of them for my subscriber numbers and recently used them to mount the Foilboard insulation in the ceiling.
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Self-Tapping Screws, stainless-steel
Some screws I have used throughout my projects. They just need a pilot hole and will self-tap into the material. You can then take out these screws again and a nice thread remains.
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