Regarding sourcing the T112_V1.1 board, I only have them inside the Teckin SP23s I got off eBay last week. The picture of one unsoldered is from a forum post somewhere :)
I'd love for you to be able to develop OBK to include the RTLs, I don't want to get into ESPHome. Can you source Teckin SP23s? Are you in the UK?
The discussion centers on the T112_V1.1 module found in Teckin SP23 smart plugs and its compatibility with Espressif ESP modules. The T112_V1.1 is not a direct pin-compatible replacement for ESP-02S due to a different pinout and slightly larger size, requiring possible manual wiring adjustments. It is suggested that the module may be TYWE2S-compatible, but not exactly interchangeable. The T112_V1.1 board contains a Realtek RTL8710BN chip, with some references to RTL8195A and RTL8720C chips in related contexts. Users shared experiences with desoldering the module from the SP23 device, including tips on soldering techniques and flux usage. Firmware development efforts are ongoing, with OBK (OpenBeken) firmware support being explored for these Realtek-based modules. A preliminary OBK device template for a similar Realtek-based smart plug (T102_V1.1 with RTL8710B) was shared, indicating active development in this area. Resources such as GitHub issues and YouTube tutorials were referenced for further technical guidance. Summary generated by the language model.