Uploaded January 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I will assemble the 3D printed parts together with the PCB and create a working base unit. In the next video I'll take a look at the code and the things you might want to adjust.

Thingiverse: thingiverse.com/thing:4729609
GitLab: gitlab.com/timkoers/printer-controls

The parts you'll need:
ESP32 Devkit V1 (36/38 pin): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ATW9jP
PZEM004T-V (V2.0/V3.0): https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9HiZ5t
230V AC to 12V DC: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9GzN2L
3.3V Buck converter: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AnnArv

PCB's: gitlab.com/timkoers/printer-controls/-/blob/master/Printer-Controls/Printer-Controls.zip

Chapters:
00:00 Intro

00:19 Component overview
00:33 Removing the support material
00:58 Test fitting the screen
01:10 Test fitting the PCB
02:10 Mounting the PZEM
03:22 Final installation
03:50 Preparing the cables
04:24 Installing the mains cabling

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