Re:Mac Mini M1 Mod to Receive Power over Ethernet Instead of...
by matharmin on Wednesday August 02, 2023 @04:56AM
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Where I live, this is actually extremely common now - typically referred to as a "Mini DC UPS" [1].
These cheaper ones just provide 9V and 12V output to power a fibre and/or WiFi router, as well as 5V USB-A, and start at around 30Wh capacity - some for less than USD 20. If you pay a little more, you can get 24/48V PoE included as well.
Unfortunately, ones providing USB-PD are quite rare. You do get "power stations" [2] with USB-PD (in addition to an AC inverter). These are typically USD 100 - USD 1000, and have much larger capacity.
Examples (I haven't tested these and do not specifically recommend them):
These cheaper ones just provide 9V and 12V output to power a fibre and/or WiFi router, as well as 5V USB-A, and start at around 30Wh capacity - some for less than USD 20. If you pay a little more, you can get 24/48V PoE included as well.
Unfortunately, ones providing USB-PD are quite rare. You do get "power stations" [2] with USB-PD (in addition to an AC inverter). These are typically USD 100 - USD 1000, and have much larger capacity.
Examples (I haven't tested these and do not specifically recommend them):
[1]: https://www.amazon.com/Lithium-Battery-Appliance-Monitor-uni...
[2]: https://www.amazon.com/Portable-Solar-Panel-Power-Station-Ge...