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I really like this project! But I speak from authority, having fully integrated a wireless and wired network and charging station into a carry bag for work uses
by KirinDave 7y ago
I really like this project! But I speak from authority, having fully integrated a wireless and wired network and charging station into a carry bag for work uses:
Thar Netgear switch will cut through your onboard battery like a bullet. You'll absolutely need a larger battery if you flip that switch on.
- noonespecial 7y agoYou can find crummy little 100mb switches on Aliexpress that actually power from micro USB. They're almost but not quite as bad as you think they'll be but for only $8... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33047436686.html https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33047436686.html
- KirinDave 7y agoI tried one of these and I just found it was constantly drawing out 100mA+ of current. They're really not made with portable efficiency inside. In the end, I just found that portable wifi solutions to be more power efficient.
- mschuster91 7y agoOP could use something like a LAN9354 Ethernet switch and build their own switch. Probably needs a third PHY chip to interface with the Raspberry Pi as the Pi doesn't expose raw MII to attach to the LAN9354.
- wtfrmyinitials 7y agoIn terms of power usage, the best solution would probably be a passive Ethernet hub.