Q&A - Zigbee, ESPHome, Tank Levels, Weather, MaxxAir, USB and MORE!

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A Smarty Van Q&A - we're answering YOUR questions from the comments about building a fully home automated van using Home Assistant and ESPHome. In this video we're fielding questions on: Zigbee vs. ESPHome Voice Control Tank & Diesel Levels Dynamic Weather Data 3D Part Files Toilet & Ball Valves Automating an Air Compressor Automating MaxxAir Fans Idle Power Drawer Switching Large Loads Powering ESP devices with 12v Physical switch overrides Avoiding YAML High wattage USB Charging from house batteries Presence Detection https://www.instagram.com/mikegoubeaux/ 🛠️ SMARTY VAN DESIGN & INSTALL SERVICE Don't feel like you're up for a DIY Smarty Van? Check out https://smartyvan.com to learn how we can help. 📔 RESOURCES Vehicle Integration: Mercedes Me Home Assistant Integration: https://github.com/ReneNulschDE/mbapi2020 Weather: Pirate Weather: http://pirateweather.net/en/latest/ Pirate Weather Home Assistant Integration: https://github.com/Pirate-Weather/pirate-weather-ha Home Assistant Restful Integration: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/rest/ MaxxAir Fan - @everlanders - https://youtu.be/aS3BiYaEfiw?si=EA7lOGyZeoNOnZdi&t=1203 Shelly Home Assistant Integration: https://www.home-assistant.io/integrations/shelly/ Bluetooth Presence Detection: ESPresence: https://espresense.com 🛒 PRODUCTS Zigbee Sensors: Aqara Temperature Sensor: https://amzn.to/3ZyHrbk Aqara Leak Detector: https://amzn.to/41o0RRg Aqara Door Sensor: https://amzn.to/3ODf4Ct Zigbee USB radio: https://amzn.to/3D8VknB Tank Levels: Tank Float Sending Unit: https://amzn.to/4fVjgJJ Mopeka Ultrasonic Tank Sensor: https://amzn.to/3VnzanU Send Cut Send - Metal Parts: Magnetic Drawer Lock Mounting Bracket: https://marketplace.sendcutsend.com/p/CS70N307/magnetic-drawer-lock-mounting-bracket Shower Caddy: https://marketplace.sendcutsend.com/p/CJ620267/van-shower-caddy Shore Power Mounting Bracket: https://marketplace.sendcutsend.com/p/C402W256/smartplug-shore-power-mounting-bracket-for-camper-van Undermount AC Condenser Bracket: https://marketplace.sendcutsend.com/p/CA75Z243/undermount-ac-condenser-brackets Cable Boot Mount: https://marketplace.sendcutsend.com/p/CK70J235/3-cable-boot-mount DC Ball Valves: Note: you can find these in brass and stainless, keep in mind material safety if you’re using valves for drinking water 1/2” 2-way: https://amzn.to/41AfbXl 1/2” 3-way: https://amzn.to/3Vkd5qg 1” 2-way: https://amzn.to/3Zir8Or Trelino Toilet: https://mytrelino.com/collections/evo-series MaxxAir Fan 7500k (with IR remote): https://amzn.to/41iWiYM Shelly RGBW2 (led dimmer): https://amzn.to/3B1nQHn Shelly Plus 1 (relay): https://amzn.to/49j9Q8w Victron Smart Battery Protect (12/24v DC load disconnects): Smart Battery Protect 65 amps: https://amzn.to/3W65yMb Smart Battery Protect 100 amps: https://amzn.to/3W1ybdm Smart Battery Protect 220 amps: https://amzn.to/3C2dpDF Step Down Converters: Wolfwhoop 1.5amp: https://amzn.to/4ikh3sR PlusRoc 15W: https://amzn.to/4ignw8i USB Chargers (high power): CoolGear Charge-it Mini series: https://amzn.to/3B0OTmd DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps us keep making content! Thanks so much. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Zigbee vs ESPHome & Voice Control 3:18 Tank & Diesel Levels 5:40 Dynamic Weather Data 7:19 3D Part Files 8:14 Ball Valves & Toilet Choice 10:21 Automating Air Compressor 11:19 Automating MaxxAir Fan 12:47 Idle Power Drawer & Switching DC Loads 14:19 Powering ESP Devices with 12v 15:08 Physical Switch Overrides 16:49 Avoiding YAML 17:44 High Wattage USB Chargers 19:11 Presence Detection 20:41 More Q&A?