Most of you must be using a usb power supply for Raspberry Pi and ethernet connection for connecting to internet. But What if you could use ethernet connection for connecting to internet as well as for power supply for your Raspberry Pi! Its possible now!
Now Raspberry Pi can be powered via ethernet connection using 5V Power over Ethernet(PoE) add-on adapter board. The PCB and circuit layout of PoE adapter board is now made available for free download by Silvertel so that it can be used by accessories manufacturer and general hobbyists also.
Silvertel has made available a circuit schematic, PCB layout and bill of all the materials through its website. All the parts used in this adapter are readily available on online stores. According to Silvertel the total cost of all the components is less than $11.
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