Power over Ethernet (PoE) simplifies your project wiring. Instead of separate wires for power and data, use a single Ethernet cable! All you need is this convenient PoE module and access to the center-taps on your Ethernet-capable board. Connect the four input wires, and you'll get regulated 5V 1.5A output. It's truly amazing! This module pairs well with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, which has 4 wires on a header. As shown in our photos, use female-female jumper wires to connect the Ethernet wires to the module, and then two wires to bring the 5V back to the header. Although a 2.5A power supply is recommended for a Pi 3B+, it's only necessary when you attach many accessories like a 7' display. 1.5A covers a wide range of uses as the max current draw is around 0.7A without extras. If you don't have access to those pins but can power your board or computer with a micro USB cable, check out our 5V microUSB PoE Splitter. It's larger and more expensive but very easy to use, great for older Raspberry Pi's (not the 3 B+), Feathers, etc. We also have an isolated version of this module for electrical separation.
Using this PoE module is easy. First, make sure your board has access to the center-taps. Then, attach the four input wires to the module. You'll get a regulated 5V 1.5A output on the other side. If you're using it with a Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+, use female-female jumper wires to connect the Ethernet wires to the module, and then two wires to bring the 5V back to the header. Remember, a 2.5A power supply is recommended for a Pi 3B+ only when you attach a lot of accessories. For normal use, 1.5A is enough. If you don't have access to the required pins, you can use our 5V microUSB PoE Splitter. As for maintenance, keep the module clean and dry. If you need electrical separation, choose the isolated version of this module.
