# BotBlox Hardware **URL:** https://forum.botblox.org/c/botblox-hardware/5.md [Latest](https://forum.botblox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.botblox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.botblox.org/tags.md) --- ## [I'm interested in your new mmWave Radar hardware, how do I get started?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/im-interested-in-your-new-mmwave-radar-hardware-how-do-i-get-started/616)
**Author:** [@josh\_elijah](https://forum.botblox.org/u/josh_elijah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/im-interested-in-your-new-mmwave-radar-hardware-how-do-i-get-started/616 "2026-07-27T19:50:52Z")
Glad to hear of you’re interest! This is a new development for us and we are looking for customers to trial our new mmWave radar hardware, and provide test results to us. A couple of things to note. At the moment, the… --- ## [How do I flash BotBlox boards with firmware?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-flash-botblox-boards-with-firmware/244)
**Author:** [@josh\_elijah](https://forum.botblox.org/u/josh_elijah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-flash-botblox-boards-with-firmware/244 "2024-06-26T19:24:07Z")
Flashing Boards with ST-Link V2 Hardware requirements A compatible BotBlox board (not all our boards can accept firmware) ST-Link V2 Segger 6 pin pogo pin cable Segger pin retaining rubber (optional) Female to male jump… --- ## [About the BotBlox Hardware category](https://forum.botblox.org/t/about-the-botblox-hardware-category/9)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 0
A place for technical support questions related to BotBlox’s hardware products. --- ## [GigaBlox BB-GGB-C-3: What is R4’s value, and where does U1 pin 3 connect?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-bb-ggb-c-3-what-is-r4-s-value-and-where-does-u1-pin-3-connect/651)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-bb-ggb-c-3-what-is-r4-s-value-and-where-does-u1-pin-3-connect/651 "2026-09-19T12:52:40Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question While replacing U1 on a GigaBlox BB-GGB-C-3, I lost resistor R4 and damaged the PCB pad for pin 3 of U1. Could … --- ## [Can I swap Ethernet pairs on UbiSwitch to simplify PCB routing?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-swap-ethernet-pairs-on-ubiswitch-to-simplify-pcb-routing/650)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-swap-ethernet-pairs-on-ubiswitch-to-simplify-pcb-routing/650 "2026-09-19T12:51:02Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question We’re designing a PCB using UbiSwitch’s 1000BASE-T ports and would like to swap Ethernet differential pairs to s… --- ## [GigaBlox Revision C: NDAA part number and applicable datasheet](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-revision-c-ndaa-part-number-and-applicable-datasheet/649)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:49pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-revision-c-ndaa-part-number-and-applicable-datasheet/649 "2026-09-19T12:49:27Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question We’re reviewing the documentation for GigaBlox and have come across both Revision C and a Revision D datasheet r… --- ## [QuadDrive 80A: Weight, power distribution, voltage spikes and heatsink requirements](https://forum.botblox.org/t/quaddrive-80a-weight-power-distribution-voltage-spikes-and-heatsink-requirements/648)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/quaddrive-80a-weight-power-distribution-voltage-spikes-and-heatsink-requirements/648 "2026-09-19T12:46:37Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question We’re evaluating QuadDrive 80A for a drone and have a few questions about the Rev B datasheet and system integra… --- ## [Puck Edge: Why do 1G devices fail to communicate through the 10G ports?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/puck-edge-why-do-1g-devices-fail-to-communicate-through-the-10g-ports/647)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 11:14pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/puck-edge-why-do-1g-devices-fail-to-communicate-through-the-10g-ports/647 "2026-09-18T23:14:06Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question We’re testing a Puck Edge with a mix of 1G and 10G Ethernet devices. The dedicated 1G ports work as expected, bu… --- ## [What changed between GigaBlox revisions BB-GGB-C-CO2 and BB-GGB-C-3?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-changed-between-gigablox-revisions-bb-ggb-c-co2-and-bb-ggb-c-3/646)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-changed-between-gigablox-revisions-bb-ggb-c-co2-and-bb-ggb-c-3/646 "2026-09-10T14:53:31Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. BB-GGB-C-3 replaces BB-GGB-C-CO2 with no changes to form, fit, or function. The board’s dimensions and functionality remai… --- ## [Troubleshooting UDP packet loss and intermittent link drops on SwitchBlox](https://forum.botblox.org/t/troubleshooting-udp-packet-loss-and-intermittent-link-drops-on-switchblox/645)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/troubleshooting-udp-packet-loss-and-intermittent-link-drops-on-switchblox/645 "2026-09-10T14:50:53Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Q: Why might SwitchBlox Industrial drop UDP packets when the unmanaged SwitchBlox works in the same setup? Both products … --- ## [Accesing rugged som](https://forum.botblox.org/t/accesing-rugged-som/640)
**Author:** [@Layla](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Layla)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/accesing-rugged-som/640 "2026-09-09T16:27:33Z")
Hello, I’m trying to access the rugged som, however I can’t reach it. It is connected to the botblox switch rugged. Firstly, I have tried using ethernet, and it would not ping. I used the default ip address. So accecin… --- ## [Can I substitute the Ethernet transformer and common-mode choke in a BotBlox reference design?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-substitute-the-ethernet-transformer-and-common-mode-choke-in-a-botblox-reference-design/643)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-substitute-the-ethernet-transformer-and-common-mode-choke-in-a-botblox-reference-design/643 "2026-09-07T17:16:10Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question We are building a custom carrier board based on a BotBlox reference design, but our manufacturer does not want to… --- ## [Can SwitchBlox Industrial convert a 12 V input to 24 V or 57 V passive PoE?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-switchblox-industrial-convert-a-12-v-input-to-24-v-or-57-v-passive-poe/642)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-switchblox-industrial-convert-a-12-v-input-to-24-v-or-57-v-passive-poe/642 "2026-09-07T17:12:50Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question Can SwitchBlox Industrial accept power from a 12 V DC battery and provide passive PoE to a connected device? Can… --- ## [Updating UbiSwitch from BloxOSLite v1.0.x over UART](https://forum.botblox.org/t/updating-ubiswitch-from-bloxoslite-v1-0-x-over-uart/641)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/updating-ubiswitch-from-bloxoslite-v1-0-x-over-uart/641 "2026-09-07T17:10:14Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question We have a UbiSwitch 10G BaseBoard Rev B running an early BloxOSLite v1.0.x release and want to update it to a new… --- ## [How to connect an external PHY to SerDes 10G interface](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-to-connect-an-external-phy-to-serdes-10g-interface/639)
**Author:** [@6602066381](https://forum.botblox.org/u/6602066381)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-to-connect-an-external-phy-to-serdes-10g-interface/639 "2026-08-25T18:45:35Z")
Hello, I need to connect an external PHY (AQR113) to SerDes 10G interface of the switch, how can I do that and how to connect management interface signals. Thanks! --- ## [Connecting UbiSwitch directly to a 10GBASE-R CML SERDES interface](https://forum.botblox.org/t/connecting-ubiswitch-directly-to-a-10gbase-r-cml-serdes-interface/638)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/connecting-ubiswitch-directly-to-a-10gbase-r-cml-serdes-interface/638 "2026-08-22T20:23:22Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. We recently had a customer looking to use UbiSwitch in a LEO spacecraft network. Most of their subsystems used standard 10… --- ## [SwitchCore TX/RX Polarity and Schottky Diode Input Protection](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchcore-tx-rx-polarity-and-schottky-diode-input-protection/637)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 4:27pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchcore-tx-rx-polarity-and-schottky-diode-input-protection/637 "2026-08-21T16:27:08Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question: When designing a custom baseboard for the SwitchCore Module: Can the polarity within an Ethernet pair be swap… --- ## [Why Does a 100 Mbps Port Report a 10 Mbps Link?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/why-does-a-100-mbps-port-report-a-10-mbps-link/636)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/why-does-a-100-mbps-port-report-a-10-mbps-link/636 "2026-08-21T16:08:43Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question: I have configured a port on the botblox industrial to be: no autonegotiation 100 Mbps / full duplex I also c… --- ## [DroneNet not enumerating on CAN — PPP stuck at "reconnecting"](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-enumerating-on-can-ppp-stuck-at-reconnecting/634)
**Author:** [@Yarik](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Yarik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-not-enumerating-on-can-ppp-stuck-at-reconnecting/634 "2026-08-16T22:40:46Z")
Matek H743-WING V3, custom ArduPlane 4.7.0 (PPP enabled) DroneNet BB-DRN-C-1 USART → FC UART7/SERIAL1 (TX, RX, RTS, CTS, GND) CAN → FC CAN (CAN\_H, CAN\_L, GND) Powered via 5V Input port (5.0V measured) Current FC parame… --- ## [SwitchBlox Rugged : Can the Rugged Switch Support Port Mirroring?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-rugged-can-the-rugged-switch-support-port-mirroring/630)
**Author:** [@jwk250701](https://forum.botblox.org/u/jwk250701)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-rugged-can-the-rugged-switch-support-port-mirroring/630 "2026-08-15T20:36:56Z")
Product: SwitchBlox Rugged (10/100 Mbps Ethernet Switch, 5-Port, 4.45 cm Square Electronic Board) SKU: BB-SWR-G-1 Market: DigiKey Order Date: January 9, 2026 Hello, I am currently using four of the five ports on the… --- ## [RouterCore / RouterCore Nano : availability and additionnal hardware information](https://forum.botblox.org/t/routercore-routercore-nano-availability-and-additionnal-hardware-information/633)
**Author:** [@felix](https://forum.botblox.org/u/felix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/routercore-routercore-nano-availability-and-additionnal-hardware-information/633 "2026-08-12T22:42:59Z")
Hi, I have just seen your product pages for the RouterCore and RouterCore Nano, which seem quite interesting, and that I might use in future products. As the product pages are not very complete yet, I have a few questi… --- ## [SwitchBlox Rugged : data loss and auto-negotiation issues](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-rugged-data-loss-and-auto-negotiation-issues/607)
**Author:** [@jwk250701](https://forum.botblox.org/u/jwk250701)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 1:06am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-rugged-data-loss-and-auto-negotiation-issues/607 "2026-08-05T01:06:05Z")
Product : SwitchBlox Rugged (10/100MB Ethernet switch 5port, 4.45cm Square electronic board) SKU : BB-SWR-G-1 Market : DigiKey Order-date : 09-JAN-2026 Hello, We have encountered two issues while performing UDP com… --- ## [DroneNet for Ardupilot with Matek F405-Wing](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-for-ardupilot-with-matek-f405-wing/628)
**Author:** [@Yarik](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Yarik)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/dronenet-for-ardupilot-with-matek-f405-wing/628 "2026-08-04T17:30:36Z")
Hi, I’m planning to use DroneNet for Ardupilot with a Matek F405-Wing V2 flight controller (STM32F4, ArduPlane 4.6.3). I’ve read through the ArduPilot documentation for DroneNet, and I noticed it’s described as intende… --- ## [Gigablox Nano: Jumbo frames?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-nano-jumbo-frames/603)
**Author:** [@JimHorn](https://forum.botblox.org/u/JimHorn)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-nano-jumbo-frames/603 "2026-07-28T16:55:11Z")
I understand that the Nano is currently limited to 1500 byte frames. A product we are designing would benefit from use of the Nano instead of the GigaStax Rugged but we require jumbo frame capability. Is there a way to … --- ## [SwitchBlox (BB-SWB-E-1) — Q1 part number needed for repair](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-bb-swb-e-1-q1-part-number-needed-for-repair/622)
**Author:** [@Junho](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Junho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2026, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-bb-swb-e-1-q1-part-number-needed-for-repair/622 "2026-07-27T18:49:39Z")
Hi, I purchased a SwitchBlox (BB-SWB-E-1) and I’m trying to repair a damaged board. I was powering it from a 6S battery when the board briefly contacted a nearby carbon fibre plate, causing a short circuit that damaged… --- ## [Can I connect two UbiSwitch together to form a larger switch?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-connect-two-ubiswitch-together-to-form-a-larger-switch/252)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:03pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-connect-two-ubiswitch-together-to-form-a-larger-switch/252 "2026-07-22T13:03:48Z")
– Copied from customer query – As the UbiSwitch is managed, does that mean that hooking 2 of them up together to create additional Ethernet ports is just a matter of connecting them together? --- ## [Ethernet Magnetics](https://forum.botblox.org/t/ethernet-magnetics/617)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/ethernet-magnetics/617 "2026-07-17T16:41:01Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Q: I want to make sure I understand the concept of “ethernet magnetics” so that I don’t run into any issues in my applicat… --- ## [Rugged-SOM lose i2c connections to Switchblox after periods of time](https://forum.botblox.org/t/rugged-som-lose-i2c-connections-to-switchblox-after-periods-of-time/615)
**Author:** [@aflood](https://forum.botblox.org/u/aflood)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/rugged-som-lose-i2c-connections-to-switchblox-after-periods-of-time/615 "2026-07-17T16:07:52Z")
Hi, I keep getting an error on my SOM where after some period of time (sometimes several minutes after boot to hours) it can’t find i2c addresses of the Rugged Switchblox it is connected to. I’ve seen this behavior on mu… --- ## [UbiSwitch is ruggedized for Aerospace applications](https://forum.botblox.org/t/ubiswitch-is-ruggedized-for-aerospace-applications/614)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/ubiswitch-is-ruggedized-for-aerospace-applications/614 "2026-07-13T18:31:20Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Q: What aspects of the board design of UbiSwitch and UbiSwitch Baseboard, if any, have been ruggedized for Aerospace appli… --- ## [Is there a “preferred” voltage for efficiency of the Puck Edge](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-there-a-preferred-voltage-for-efficiency-of-the-puck-edge/613)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-there-a-preferred-voltage-for-efficiency-of-the-puck-edge/613 "2026-07-13T17:02:54Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Q: The Puck Edge can operate from 5 to 60V, with 24V as nominal. Is there a “preferred” voltage when it comes to efficienc… [Next page](https://forum.botblox.org/c/botblox-hardware/5.md?page=1)