Moen 2-Outlet Thermostatic Digital Shower Valve

I first remodeled the main bathroom in the spring 2020. I enjoyed this unit so much that I purchased another one for the main bathroom later in the summer (see images). I did the work & U-Moen install myself.

I purchased two of these. One is in service, the other is still awaiting renovation. It works, but it's grossly over-priced for what it is. This unit costs more than a 3D printer with significantly more precision, electronics, and moving parts. The inside of this unit contains simple stepper motors with a micro-controller. It's basically a weekend science project in a fancy package with a bloated price. Nonetheless, it works. It could probably be more compact, and the API needs to be opened up so software developers can develop home automation apps around it rather than relying on cloud based services like Apple Homekit, Google, and Alexa. Not everyone wants to be on the grid. As for the data cable, it's a 4 wire cable. It can be shortened, extended, modified, etc., (I'm sure the controller warranty will be void) but there's nothing proprietary about the cable. It has a 4 conductor 3.5mm plug on the end of it, I'm sure for Power/Ground/TX/RX, so as long as you reconnect the wires properly (keep in mind that the TX and RX wires are not straight through, you have to cross them when using it with the shower controller) you can repair the cable yourself.