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Hi,
I've an application where I want to connect power and data from my Raspberry Pi to the OAK-D Pro PoE via the M8 jack instead of using an injector with PoE.
How should I go about this?
Many thanks,
Mark

  • erik replied to this.

    Thanks erik. I might need to revisit PoE then as I want to connect an SBC to the PoE jack, but I couldn't find any PoE hats that do PSE.

    I found an M.2 PoE PSE module that might allow me to connect an SBC to the OAK-D via PoE, I just need to need to change my choice SBC.

    • erik replied to this.

        I may need to install many of these cameras at height using a scissor lift. So I'm keen to avoid as much wiring as possible. If I can avoid using injectors by spending a bit more time on the drawing board, it'll save me plenty of headaches onsite.

        • erik replied to this.

          MarkLane how about connecting the OAK POE to a (poe) network and having all cameras connect to a computer(s) somewhere more accessible (not on the ceiling)? You could even connect multiple oak poes to a single RPi if you won't be streaming high-res frames.
          Thanks, Erik

            That would be my preference, but I need to keep the SBC and camera close together in many instances.

            I found an SBC and PoE PSE combo from Axiomtek, that should allow me some flexibility with how I install the cameras.

            Appreciate your advice @erik