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Cables

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Many smart home devices, like ESP boards and USB battery replacements, are powered via USB, so the right cable makes the difference. Here are the cables I use to power an ESP, and an extension cable to move your Zigbee stick away from your server.

Micro USB power cable

USB-A to micro USB cable to power the ESP.

Micro USB cable
Micro USB cable

AliExpress | Amazon US | Amazon NL

USB-C power cable

USB-A to USB-C cable to power the ESP.

USB-A to USB-C cable
USB-A to USB-C cable

AliExpress | Amazon US

USB-C to USB-C

USB-C to USB-C power cable with 90-degree connectors.

USB-C to USB-C power cable
USB-C to USB-C power cable

AliExpress | Amazon US

USB-A extension cable

Useful for moving your Zigbee stick away from your server for better range and less interference.

USB A Extension Cable Male to Female
USB A Extension Cable Male to Female

To move your Zigbee dongle away from your server. See the Zigbee coordinator chapter.

AliExpress | Amazon US

Zigbee dongle (coordinator)
Best Buy TipsZigbee dongle (coordinator)

Place the dongle away from your server with a USB-A extension cable, to avoid interference.

 ESPHome SCD40 CO2 sensor
ESPHomeESPHome SCD40 CO2 sensor

Create your own ESPHome CO2 sensor based on the SCD40 sensor for Home Assistant

 ESPHome SenseAir S8 CO2 sensor
ESPHomeESPHome SenseAir S8 CO2 sensor

Create your own ESPHome CO2 sensor based on the SenseAir S8 sensor for Home Assistant

 ESPHome Presence detection with a microwave radar sensor
ESPHomeESPHome Presence detection with a microwave radar sensor

Create your own ESPHome motion and presence sensor based on the RCWL-0516 sensor for Home Assistant

 Stretch display
ProjectStretch display

A stretched display to show Home Assistant dashboard on

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Power adapters5V USB power adapters for your devices. USB adapter switchSwitch USB powered devices on and off. BatteriesCommon battery types and battery eliminators. Smart socketSwitch any plugged-in device and measure its power. Battery powered with PIRNot connected, but still smart with a built-in PIR sensor. Contact sensorDetect open and closed doors, windows and drawers.

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