Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible)

Re:Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible) by StavrosK on Thursday May 02, 2013 @12:48PM (#5645662)

That's brilliant. Is there any way to get a wifi module like this on the Raspberry Pi? All the ones I've found require external power (i.e. a USB hub)...

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Re:Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible) by mmastrac on Thursday May 02, 2013 @07:24PM (#5647867)

I recommend this one:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=105&c...

It worked with zero extra setup on my Pi. Plugged directly into Pi - no hub.

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Re:Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible) by StavrosK on Thursday May 02, 2013 @07:31PM (#5647912)

I'll give it a shot, thanks! It's possible that my USB adapter doesn't supply enough power, though, so I'll try a bigger one first.

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Re:Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible) by codysoyland on Thursday May 02, 2013 @01:07PM (#5645798)

There are compatible USB wifi modules, like this one: http://www.adafruit.com/products/814

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Re:Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible) by StavrosK on Thursday May 02, 2013 @02:51PM (#5646425)

Hmm, that one says it might need a hub too. I have a similar one, if not that one, and the Pi was freezy without a hub, when using the adapter.

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Re:Spark Core: Wi-Fi for Everything (Arduino Compatible) by ja27 on Thursday May 02, 2013 @06:28PM (#5647603)

I've used both of these without a hub without any problem. I use an old Samsung cell charger (I think 700ma). I don't generally have anything else drawing power from the USB port though.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0037G2BMY/

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004LPY204/

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