DIY Euro Multi-Plug Hub for Desk, Kitchen, and RV — My Zigbee-Enabled Corner Power Solution
Hey folks,
I’ve been diving into the world of multi-plug solutions lately…
Here’s what I’m looking for:
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A triangle design that fits:
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On my desk without drilling holes
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Under my hanging kitchen cabinets
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In various spots in my RVs, running off:
- 230V UPS (battery or landline)
- Split-phase 120/240V inverter
(I hate adapters — and I love using my 3kW water kettle with its Type F plug, even when I’m in a 120V country with sketchy AF Type A/B sockets.
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So yeah, corner-fit is key — hence the triangle design.
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At least 6 Euro (Type F) sockets — more would be even better.
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Each socket must have:
- Manual on/off switch
- WiFi/Zigbee remote control and reporting
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Ideal for:
- Actually controlling connected devices
- Monitoring where my battery (or to a lesser extent, grid) power is going
I found this product on Temu that almost checks all the boxes (and FYI, my links are clean — no tracking or referral junk):
https://www.temu.com/goods.html?goods_id=601100676443148
It’s close to what I need, but it lacks WiFi/Zigbee control.
The usual “smart” power strips either:
- Don’t have individual switches
- Are crazy to prohibitively expensive
- Rely on cloud services — an absolute no-go for me
- Or are a pain in the back to flash with custom firmware like Tasmota or ESPHome
So here’s my hacky plan:
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Dismantle this unit
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Install three Nous B2T smart modules (WiFi — I just found out that Nous finally does make a Zigbee version that does more than just switching, its the B3Z… want to get away form WiFi, its just too much traffic with an almost 3 digit number of smart sockets and actor clients…)
- Gain individual energy monitoring and
- Switching capability per socket
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Repurpose the master switch to control the input signal for the Nous modules, so they still follow user input from the physical switch
My current concerns:
- The Nous modules might not physically fit into that socket housing
- Even pulling close to max amperage (e.g. with a toaster or kettle), heat buildup inside that small space could be a major issue — even if it’s just on one socket, and even with an upgraded supply cable and proper fusing
I know the Nous modules are the limiting factor here, but I could monitor their internal temperature via WiFi, and if it exceeds something like 75°C, just auto-switch off that specific outlet.
Thoughts? Suggestions? Anyone tried something similar?
Thanks, folks!
Cheers!
Manne
ps: i used a LLM to polish my text and fix my spelling
but im still hopefull for some more sugestions.