USB board questions

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USB board questions

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I really want to get the USB 2.1 board. Right now I am using a separate powered USB hub but I like the "neatness" the way the board looks. Would I be able to use that board with an SSD, wifi, and Bluetooth dongle? I am using the stock power supply that came with the Nano. Is there a solution to making this work? Can you point me to what I would need to purchase to make this work? Thanks in advance.
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Re: USB board questions

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Here is an all in one solution in general, the hub and a splitter.

https://misteraddons.com/products/usb-hub-v2-1

If you are in the UK, you can order from here:

https://misterfpga.co.uk/product/usb-hu ... ster-fpga/

It should be noted that if you plug too many power hungry devices into the usb hub, it may max out the amps on the stock DE10-Nano power supply. A decent 5v 4a power supply can be used instead. I use one of these for example:

https://misterfpga.co.uk/product/mister ... er-supply/

Just to be sure.

Now a bit of warning, apparently there are dangerously low voltage drops on the inline switches out there, so this RetroRGB post might be something to consider.

https://www.retrorgb.com/mister-power-s ... rning.html
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Re: USB board questions

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Awesome! Ty!!
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Re: USB board questions

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I've removed the amazon link upon review, I wouldn't quite trust that one.
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