Help setting up Ethernet Smooth Steper

[AndyFromWarp9TD]

Also, you you guys think it's okay to use one of these generic phone chargers to power the ESS? I don't know how clean the output is, but it does give 4.9V and power up the ESS.

Hi Tenson, I am Andy from Warp9TD.com, the guys that make the ESS SmoothStepper.

I will reply to this post first, since it is shorter and simpler. There have been more than a few people that have used phone chargers successfully. The biggest issues are:

1. Does it supply a stable voltage? (Easy to verify if you are within 4.5v to 5.5V, but preferably within 4.75V and 5.25V)
2. Can it source enough current? (Easy to verify if it can source 0.5 A at 5.0V)
3. Is it old and flaky? (Weird thinks happen like random drop outs...)

Here are the specs and FAQ that will help you and others answer those questions.

• ESS User Manual, the Power Supply section starts on page 7
• ESS 5V FAQ

I will write another response to your first post now.

Thank you!

Andy