Answer by arun for 5 V home network
It depends on the distance as others mentioned. We actually ran a RS485 network with a master powering slaves 20 feet apart in a star configuration.We could easily run with a 5v 3A on the master, since...
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Voltage drop is the killerThe problem is, voltage drop is extremely acute at very low voltages, because currents are inherently higher, and voltage drop is a function of currents (E=IR). It's a square...
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I've used power-over-ethernet successfully in various devices deployed around my house.Advantages include:Can use any existing Cat-5 wiring you may haveAny wiring you put in can be repurposed later if...
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A 5VDC network is liable to be "a bad idea". A somewhat higher voltage network with local regulators should be slightly better but adds electronic complexity. Local 5V psu's with a shortrange...
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I'm planning on adding multiple IoT devices in my house, and I'm looking for an elegant solution to power them all. They'll all need 5 V, a small number of them (cameras) would draw up to 2 amperes,...
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