doesn't the barcode port of the m100 have a 5 volt pin? ________________________________ From: M100 <m100-boun...@lists.bitchin100.com> on behalf of Jim Williams <hira...@hotmail.com> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2017 4:39:20 PM To: m100@lists.bitchin100.com Subject: [M100] Wifi232 Arrived (how can I power it?)
Okay, my wifi232 adapter arrived today. it's a lot smaller than I expect. It seems smaller than my BlueM, but is probably about the same size. I'll do a comparison later. I'm really excited about trying to get on the internet with it. It also has a built-in web server, so I'm excited about messing with that, too. It has a mini-USB plug for power. Paul Rickards says it requires 5v at a minimum of 100mA. What I'm wanting to know is if it's possible to connect it to a cell phone battery backup device? The kind they sell at Walmart for $10. I've several of them sitting around. One of my battery backups says that it outputs 5v 2.1A. I even have a battery adapter that takes 4 AA cells and connects via USB (but I have no idea what voltage/amperage it uses, and I don't have a multimeter anymore). I've used it to recharge my cell phone before. If I have to plug the Wifi232 into the wall or into a PC, it kind of ruins the portability factor. cool trivia: Paul Rickards' business card is included in the box, and it looks like an old-fashioned punch card.
