Home automation
SONOFF Zigbee 3.0 USB Dongle Plus (ZBDongle-E)
Zigbee coordinator with an external antenna for Home Assistant or Zigbee2MQTT.
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Products
61 products
Home automation
SONOFF ZBMINIL2 Zigbee Smart Switch (4-pack)
Compact no-neutral Zigbee smart switches for lighting and two-way controls.
Home automation
SONOFF Zigbee Smart Water Valve
Automatic garden irrigation timer with schedules, measured watering, and remote control.
Home automation
SONOFF Fusion Zigbee Roller Shutter Switch
In-wall blind controller with percentage, timer, voice, and Home Assistant controls.
Home automationTechnology
Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
Compact single-board computer for small servers and hardware projects.
Home automationSoftware
Home Assistant
Open-source home automation platform focused on local control, privacy, and broad device support.
Home automationSoftware
ESPHome
Open-source firmware for connecting ESP32 and ESP8266 devices to Home Assistant.
ElectronicsHome automation
ESP32-DevKitC Development Board
38-pin ESP32 board with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connected sensors, controllers, and DIY devices.
Network
Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateway Ultra
Compact UniFi gateway for routing, security, and network management.
Network
Ubiquiti UniFi Switch Lite 16 PoE
Fanless 16-port Gigabit switch with eight PoE+ ports and wall mounting.
Network
Ubiquiti UniFi U6 Pro
Ceiling-mounted Wi-Fi 6 access point with six spatial streams.
3D printing
3D Printing Glue Gel
Gap-filling adhesive for assembling and repairing PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, and ASA prints.
3D printing
Bambu Lab A1
Full-size desktop 3D printer with automatic calibration and optional multi-color printing.
3D printingSoftware
Bambu Studio
Open-source slicing software for preparing models, tuning print settings, and managing Bambu Lab printers.
3D printingSoftware
PrusaSlicer
Free open-source slicing software for preparing FDM and resin prints across many printer brands.
3D printing
Original Prusa MINI+
Compact desktop 3D printer with automatic mesh bed leveling and a removable spring-steel print sheet.
TechnologyTools
HOTO 25-in-1 Precision Electric Screwdriver
Rechargeable compact screwdriver and bit set for electronics and small repairs.
TechnologyTools
HOTO Electric Screwdriver Set
USB-C rechargeable 3.6 V screwdriver with 25 bits, three torque modes, LED light, and a magnetic case.
Home automation
Aqara Water Leak Sensor
Zigbee flood sensor for leak alerts and home automation routines.
Technology
Anker 621 MagGo Power Bank
Slim magnetic 5,000 mAh battery pack for compatible iPhones.
NetworkTechnology
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Four-bay desktop NAS with 10 GbE networking and NVMe storage slots.
Home automation
Aqara Smart Plug
Zigbee smart plug with schedules, energy monitoring, and voice control.
Technology
Anker 511 Nano 3 Charger
Compact 30 W USB-C GaN wall charger for phones, tablets, and small devices.
3D printing
Mini Digital Thermometer and Hygrometer (8-pack)
Compact displays for monitoring temperature and humidity in filament storage.
3D printingCrafts
Clear UV Resin 120g
Hard-curing transparent UV resin for small prints, jewelry, and craft projects.
3D printingToolsCrafts
Eletorot 395nm UV Flashlight
Handheld UV light for curing resin and inspecting fluorescent materials.
Network
Ubiquiti UniFi PoE+ Adapter (30W)
Gigabit PoE+ injector supplying up to 30 W with surge and overcurrent protection.
Tools
HOTO Cordless Hot Glue Gun
USB-rechargeable craft glue gun with 30-second heating and automatic shut-off.
Tools
SOMELINE Ferrule Crimping Pliers Kit
Adjustable hex crimping pliers with insulated and non-insulated wire ferrules in a portable case.
Home automation
Tapo L535E Matter Smart Bulb
Dimmable E27 color bulb with adjustable white temperature plus app and voice control.
Home automationTechnology
ALLDOCUBE iPlay 60 Pro
11-inch Android tablet with a 90 Hz display, 128 GB storage, four speakers, and dual-SIM 4G.
Home automation
Reolink 2K+ Wi-Fi Video Doorbell
Dual-band video doorbell with person detection, night vision, two-way audio, and local recording.
Tools
KNIPEX Cobra XS Water Pump Pliers
Compact 100 mm one-handed adjustable pliers with a 28 mm pipe capacity.
TechnologyTools
RovyVon Aurora A8 Keychain Flashlight
USB-C rechargeable 650-lumen flashlight with colored side lights and magnetic attachments.
Tools
WORKPRO 125-Piece Pocket Hole Jig Kit
Woodworking jig set with drill accessories, self-tapping screws, plugs, and a storage case.
Technology
UGREEN Revodok 105 USB-C Hub
Five-in-one hub with 4K HDMI, 100 W Power Delivery, USB 3.0, and two USB 2.0 ports.
Tools
Pica Fine Dry 7070 Marker and Lead Set
Refillable 0.9 mm deep-hole marker with a built-in eraser and 24 graphite replacement leads.
Tools
Pica-Dry 3030 Marker and Lead Set
Long-life automatic construction marker with ten H-grade graphite refills for dry surfaces.
Tools
WORKPRO 15-Piece Router Bit Set
Carbide woodworking bits for grooving, chamfering, profiling, and template routing in a storage box.
Tools
Makita RT0702C Compact Router
Corded 710 W woodworking router with variable speed and support for 6 mm and 8 mm collets.
CraftsTools
DYMO Omega Embossing Label Maker Kit
Handheld rotary label maker with a 49-character wheel and three rolls of 9 mm embossing tape.
3D printingTools
Mannesmann 150mm Digital Caliper
Digital caliper with millimeter and inch modes, a five-digit display, and 0.01 mm resolution.
Technology
MAIDeSITe T2 Pro Standing Desk Frame
Dual-motor electric desk frame with four memory presets, adjustable height, and a 160 kg capacity.
Books
Every Tool's a Hammer
Adam Savage's book on four decades of making, creativity, materials, tools, and problem-solving.
Books
Ready Player One
Ernest Cline's science-fiction adventure about a virtual-reality treasure hunt through 1980s pop culture.
Books
Ready Player Two
Ernest Cline's sequel, returning to the OASIS for a new quest with humanity at stake.
Books
HomeMade Modern
Ben Uyeda's collection of 30 DIY furniture and home projects using wood, metal, and concrete.
Books
El joc del silenci
Gil Pratsobrerroca's Catalan thriller about a child's disappearance and the secrets exposed by the investigation.
Tools
Dremel Moto-Saw MS20
Variable-speed 70 W scroll saw for stationary or handheld use with five blades and a storage case.
Tools
STANLEY PowerLock 3m Tape Measure
Compact tape measure with a 19 mm Mylar-coated blade and controlled rewind.
TechnologyTools
NANKADF 30V 5A DC Lab Power Supply
Adjustable bench supply with encoder control, a four-digit display, USB charging, and output protection.
Technology
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, spatial audio, heart-rate sensing, and USB-C charging.
Technology
Sony WH-1000XM4
Wireless over-ear headphones with active noise cancellation, multipoint pairing, and 30-hour battery life.
Tools
Leatherman Skeletool CX
Lightweight seven-in-one stainless steel multitool with pliers, a locking blade, bit driver, and pocket clip.
AISoftware
ChatGPT / Codex
AI plan with expanded usage, Pro reasoning, Codex, image creation, and deep research.
Software
Coolify
Open-source platform for deploying apps, databases, and services to your own servers.
Software
Cloudflare
Web infrastructure for DNS, security, performance, networking, and edge computing.
Software
Telegram
Cloud messaging app for chats, groups, channels, calls, bots, and file sharing.
SoftwareAI
OpenCode
Open-source AI coding agent for the terminal, desktop, and editor workflows.
SoftwareAI
Hermes Agent
Open-source AI agent by Nous Research with persistent memory and self-created skills.
SoftwareAI3D printing
nurb
Open-source tool for designing checked, 3D-printable parts by talking to an AI.