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Title: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: Weogo on December 24, 2016, 02:33:48 AM

Hi Folks,

Ran across this, looks interesting:
 https://rbconnect.rebotnix.com
They say their device uses less power than the WiFi radio, so battery lasts a little longer.
About $160, shipped to US.

Would be sweet to have a version with an Ipad/phone charging port.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: WK154 on December 24, 2016, 04:36:55 AM

Anyone claiming this "RB-Connect is build by rebotnix technologies, the he worldwide leader in hardware and software communication solutions." and not having specs I'd worry about.

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: Weogo on December 29, 2016, 01:42:52 AM

Hi WK,

What specs would you like to see?

Printed on the side it indicates CE and ROHS compliance.

Do you want to know dimensions, weight, base-100/1000 speed?

Thanks and good health,  Weogo

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: WK154 on December 29, 2016, 02:01:04 AM

Quote from: Weogo on December 29, 2016, 01:42:52 AM

Hi WK,

What specs would you like to see?

Printed on the side it indicates CE and ROHS compliance.

Do you want to know dimensions, weight, base-100/1000 speed?

Thanks and good health,  Weogo

Simple, how about operating current in milli-amps (ma). That's the deciding factor for the iPad. The current Apple 10/100 Ethernet dongle draws 160 ma, too much for the iPad without an external power source.

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: JohnMHoyt on December 29, 2016, 09:24:38 PM

Quote from: WK154 on December 24, 2016, 04:36:55 AM

Anyone claiming this "RB-Connect is build by rebotnix technologies, the he worldwide leader in hardware and software communication solutions." and not having specs I'd worry about.

What, you don't spreak engrish? 8D

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: Weogo on December 29, 2016, 11:47:07 PM

Hi Wk,

I got this information from the company:
 
Watts: 0,082w
Volts: 5v
Amps: 0.0164A

The Aluminum casing dissipates heat, so they say it won't over-heat.

A newer version is in the works, that has a Lightning power input.

Thanks and good health, Weogo

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: WK154 on December 30, 2016, 12:29:33 AM

Quote from: Weogo on December 29, 2016, 11:47:07 PM

Hi Wk,

I got this information from the company:
 
Watts: 0,082w
Volts: 5v
Amps: 0.0164A

The Aluminum casing dissipates heat, so they say it won't over-heat.

A newer version is in the works, that has a Lightning power input.

Thanks and good health, Weogo

I think I'll wait for the plastic version for $16 or Apple"s version for $30. I don't need to run over it with a truck. Overheat at 82 mw?  ::)
Cheers

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: Weogo on December 30, 2016, 02:34:53 AM

Hi WK,

To clarify, I asked them if it would overheat in 38C summer heat and they said no.
Around here, I might paint the case white so the case would absorb less heat.

Thanks and good health,  Weogo

Title: Re: simple ethernet adapter
Post by: WK154 on December 30, 2016, 04:40:59 PM

Weogo to clarify who they are   https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1177491332/rb-connect-ethernet-for-apple-ios-devices 
Not that they couldn't develop a unit under the Apple power requirement but they also need to be recognized as a Apple product by the software (spoof). I'd save my money.
Cheers