DIY 12V Zigbee Undercabinet Lighting — Parts, Costs & Lessons Learned

Published at : 23 Dec 2025

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Everything Used
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- Enclosure: 8.6" × 6.7" × 4.3" - https://amzn.to/4d1d1Dw
- Zigbee Controller: RGB CCT - https://amzn.to/3GHJYc5

Connectors:
- 18AWG 3-Wire JST Quick Connectors - https://amzn.to/44pYYW6
- WAGO 221-413 3-Wire Conductor - https://amzn.to/44ZiEAb
- WAGO 221-412 2-wire Conductor - https://amzn.to/4jESyH4
- White Heat Shrink - https://amzn.to/4jXP8iu

- Wire: 30ft 3-Wire 14AWG - https://amzn.to/4d7aRCs
- LED Strips: 16.4 ft COB CCT White - https://amzn.to/3GHIGhi
- PSU: Mean Well LPV-100-12 - https://amzn.to/43ePMT8
- Aluminum Channels: 33ft - https://amzn.to/3GFlGPT

Didn't keep
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- 3-Pin Quick Connectors (10 Pairs) - https://amzn.to/4jHzNDa
- Solderless 10mm LED Connectors - https://amzn.to/4jJyEuK
- 3-Wire Lever Connectors - https://amzn.to/3YyWWiC

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:26 Layout and Planning
3:00 Parts Overview
6:55 Enclosure Setup
8:17 Preliminary Testing
9:25 Running Initial Wire and Placement
10:31 Measuring
12:00 Quick Connect Demonstration
13:08 Initial First Run Test
14:51 Aluminum Channel Installation
17:54 Initial Placement and Cable Running
19:40 Hiccups and Heatshrink
21:49 Simplifying and Swapping Connectors
25:31 Left Side Complete
25:54 Mounted Enclosure
26:31 Right Side Installation
27:51 Post Installation Issues and Resolution
29:08 Smart Home Demonstration
29:30 Price Breakdown
30:40 Lessons Learned
31:24 Outro and Finished Product