# \[Modding\] Various Homey Pro (Early 2023) Modification suggestions **URL:** \ **Category:** Off-Topic\ **Tags:** homey-pro-2023, modding\ **Created:** [April 19, 2023, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487 "2023-04-19T15:35:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![Sharkys](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sharkys/32/54029_2.png) [@Sharkys](https://community.homey.app/u/Sharkys)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/142 "2023-09-05T18:10:47Z")
Small update, installed the [PWM regulator](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001710082330.html), previously suggested by @spkesDE ๐Ÿ‘ and it works very nicely. Finally I have no chainsaw in my HP23 ๐Ÿ˜‰ I just de-solders all connectors from regulator, to keep it tiny. If you will replicate my setup follow the wire colors (I believe it would be not compatible just by connecting directly to the connector. Also how to setup that PWM regulator, is very nicely described here : [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBcCFYZhU\_0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBcCFYZhU_0) ![obrazek](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/b/2b245909e9d7ec93c341c1dbb512d6c1260fbba6.jpeg) ![obrazek](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/0/e/0e7648e9d06eb5fea612fd29841f69593b869b1e.jpeg) I will not post the temps now because : - I keep running on lower maximum RPM - Iโ€™m running crappy RC9 ๐Ÿ˜‰ _Yeah and one more thing - I placed controller over the antennas for US market (because itโ€™s not used in EU)_ ---
**Author:** ![Sharkys](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sharkys/32/54029_2.png) [@Sharkys](https://community.homey.app/u/Sharkys)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2023, 5:59am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/143 "2023-09-07T05:59:33Z")
> [@Sebas](#): > > Well there you go feel free to use/modify it. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ > > [Homey Pro 2023 raiser by DonSebas - Thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:6143098) Thanks, here is the minimalist version ๐Ÿ˜‰ Itโ€™s hollow, just 42min print. ![obrazek](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/3/0/30a1a3975de3a6d865611d96644c2641601d3132.jpeg) [https://www.printables.com/cs/model/575415-homey-2023-minimalistic-raiser](https://www.printables.com/cs/model/575415-homey-2023-minimalistic-raiser) ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/144 "2023-11-09T18:38:45Z")
Today I took the plunge and opened my homey. Now I have another cooling pad and 8GB of memory ![Afbeelding van WhatsApp op 2023-11-09 om 19.36.09_f1ca3636](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/a/3/a3eadcaed4c28cd3850496e9e4c2840f119fe342.jpeg) ![Afbeelding van WhatsApp op 2023-11-09 om 19.36.25_479b2092](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/e/c/ecb314eff97ae71ab8ba1244b5684788e3922c0d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Henk\_Renting](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/henk_renting/32/87634_2.png) [@Henk\_Renting](https://community.homey.app/u/Henk_Renting)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/145 "2023-11-09T18:59:12Z")
Nice! But how did you go from 1.6 GB before to 2.2GB after? Or does this have to do with an (automatically?) increased swap size? ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/146 "2023-11-09T19:00:28Z")
Now that I have more memory, I immediately installed some extra apps. ---
**Author:** ![Bulletcather](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/bulletcather/32/13738_2.png) [@Bulletcather](https://community.homey.app/u/Bulletcather)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2023, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/147 "2023-11-09T19:03:40Z")
Another cooling block as mentioned before without grinding off the fins. Temperature is now 11 degrees lower. ![Afbeelding van WhatsApp op 2023-11-09 om 20.01.34_51c957d1](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/1/3/13b005f9fe12bdfe49603d5d56dd792a6e133135.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_nl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/chris_nl/32/27194_2.png) [@Chris\_nl](https://community.homey.app/u/Chris_nl)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 2:30am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/148 "2023-11-12T02:30:29Z")
Curious about what the temperature is now and how much load, I updated mine too, similar way (replaced cm4, cooling pads and cooler), and itโ€™s lots cooler indeed. Here are my stats now (ledring off) ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/f/3/f358020409be495aa7fb1b2d8b0328b100de7efd.png) ---
**Author:** ![NICO1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@NICO1234](https://community.homey.app/u/NICO1234)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2023, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/149 "2023-11-12T13:23:07Z")
Hello, which radiator did you use? Where can we buy this one? ---
**Author:** ![Chris\_nl](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/chris_nl/32/27194_2.png) [@Chris\_nl](https://community.homey.app/u/Chris_nl)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/150 "2023-11-13T14:52:12Z")
I used this one, but have a good look, as other members pointed out it might cover the WIFI. Personally I have no issues with it, but I have multiple APโ€™s. Also I did replace the thermalpads too. > [@Unofficial Homey MODS (that can brick your Homey and can/will void your Warranty!)](https://community.homey.app/t/unofficial-homey-mods-that-can-brick-your-homey-and-can-will-void-your-warranty/79487/87): > > Yep, or damage the heatsink during removal and replace it with a better one for 3 euro and remove 3 blades for easy installing the new one muscle Heatsink (pick the 11mm!!) [https://a.aliexpress.com/\_EJbVdR9](https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJbVdR9) Thermalpads: [https://a.aliexpress.com/\_EJ1sCD9](https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJ1sCD9) (I use the 1mm and the 3mm), and you only need small amounts, so these pads are maybe overkill when it comes to size, pretty sure you can find smaller and therefor cheaper ones with the same specs. Shoppinglist thanks to @Ranney ๐Ÿ‘ ---
**Author:** ![NICO1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@NICO1234](https://community.homey.app/u/NICO1234)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2023, 9:32pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/151 "2023-11-13T21:32:04Z")
Thank you very much for your answer ---
**Author:** ![Dijker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2024, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/152 "2024-01-14T20:34:07Z")
Split this topic on January 14, 2024, 8:34pm UTC A post was split to a new topic: [[Modding] Various Homey Pro (Early 2016-2019) Modification suggestions](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2016-2019-modification-suggestions/101164) ---
**Author:** ![ugrbnk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ugrbnk/32/145764_2.png) [@ugrbnk](https://community.homey.app/u/ugrbnk)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2024, 6:13am UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/153 "2024-03-13T06:13:59Z")
Hello Homey Pro 2023 Since the region where I am located is very hot in summer, the temperature of the Homey pro was reaching about 60-65 degrees. I thought of installing a fan to reduce the temperature and I wanted to share the method I did. ![IMG_2742](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/2/a/2a39bdc308e0c2a70d431ace76cb8a84d11c0272.jpeg) ![IMG_2743](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/4/64779fa8c669b2359b8aa5ea2dc9a104453e8932.jpeg) ![IMG_2745](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/6/d/6d3a5ee5d521277180f6ba9b64a5e674627b8940.jpeg) ![IMG_2747](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/8/0/805576df85d2ee72d6c8018562f253b338ad1aa1.jpeg) ![IMG_2753](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/4/8/48a33bb2edabbc88f5a7458edb4b8004a10c2814.jpeg) ![IMG_2756](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/1/5/15886e5dc5134f51d27e25980ad1fefbd94278ee.png) ---
**Author:** ![NICO1234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@NICO1234](https://community.homey.app/u/NICO1234)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2024, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/154 "2024-03-13T18:06:38Z")
On [printables.com](http://printables.com), there is a model โ€œHomey pro 2023 40mm fan coverโ€ I donโ€™t know how to create 3D objects, but maybe someone could create a perfect model here with an internal fan. ---
**Author:** ![Marti701](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/marti701/32/74635_2.png) [@Marti701](https://community.homey.app/u/Marti701)\ **Post date:** [March 21, 2024, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/155 "2024-03-21T18:51:07Z")
I just connected my HP2023 (purchased officially and never modded) to the computer and mounted the drive using rpiboot. Raspberry Pi imager shows that I have 32GB emmc ๐Ÿ™‚ ![Zrzut ekranu 2024-03-21 o 19.45.50](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/uploads/athom/original/3X/c/1/c12d1cc2f9876691f4bfbc9ce289ae3ac8ab6a35.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Franklin\_Marlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/franklin_marlin/32/121140_2.png) [@Franklin\_Marlin](https://community.homey.app/u/Franklin_Marlin)\ **Post date:** [June 26, 2025, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/156 "2025-06-26T20:52:08Z")
Hello, can you please tell which 5v usb adapter I need for the 12v fan? Can you please put a link of Amazon or Aliexpress? ---
**Author:** ![ugrbnk](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/ugrbnk/32/145764_2.png) [@ugrbnk](https://community.homey.app/u/ugrbnk)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/157 "2025-06-27T16:20:02Z")
[https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008786389304.html](https://aliexpress.com/item/1005008786389304.html) ---
**Author:** ![Franklin\_Marlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/franklin_marlin/32/121140_2.png) [@Franklin\_Marlin](https://community.homey.app/u/Franklin_Marlin)\ **Post date:** [June 27, 2025, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/158 "2025-06-27T21:24:37Z")
Thank you ugrbnk, but how to connect this with a 3 or 4 pin connector of the PC 12v fan? ---
**Author:** ![Franklin\_Marlin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/franklin_marlin/32/121140_2.png) [@Franklin\_Marlin](https://community.homey.app/u/Franklin_Marlin)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2025, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/159 "2025-06-30T14:17:13Z")
I have ordered a special USB to 3 pin connector 12v Fan ( for PC ). Works great ---
**Author:** ![Sibren\_ter\_Hove](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex025/user_avatar/community.homey.app/sibren_ter_hove/32/79870_2.png) [@Sibren\_ter\_Hove](https://community.homey.app/u/Sibren_ter_Hove)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 5:33pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/160 "2025-12-10T17:33:00Z")
If I replace the pi module and restore my back-up do i need to repair my zigbee devices? ---
**Author:** ![Dijker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Dijker](https://community.homey.app/u/Dijker)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2025, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487/161 "2025-12-10T20:08:24Z")
> [@Sibren\_ter\_Hove](#): > > replace the pi module and restore my back-up do i need to repair my zigbee devices No. [Previous page](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487.md?page=7) [Next page](https://community.homey.app/t/modding-various-homey-pro-early-2023-modification-suggestions/79487.md?page=9)