# \#speblox **URL:** https://forum.botblox.org/tag/speblox/9.md [Latest](https://forum.botblox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.botblox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.botblox.org/tags.md) --- ## [LiDAR Ethernet Cabling with SPEBlox 100M?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/lidar-ethernet-cabling-with-speblox-100m/598)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/lidar-ethernet-cabling-with-speblox-100m/598 "2026-06-24T12:39:21Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Q: We are integrating a solid state lidar which runs on automotive ethernet at 100Mbps. It comes with a prepared cable but… --- ## [GigE over 120 ohm twinax cable](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gige-over-120-ohm-twinax-cable/535)
**Author:** [@svjohngalt](https://forum.botblox.org/u/svjohngalt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gige-over-120-ohm-twinax-cable/535 "2026-02-28T20:45:53Z")
I have an application where i need to operate a gigE x-ray sensor over an existing 120 ohm twinax cable about 12 meters long. Our particular application has two parts or cable runs. Run 1 is from the sensor to the base o… --- ## [Latency of SPEBlox and GigaBlox](https://forum.botblox.org/t/latency-of-speblox-and-gigablox/524)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/latency-of-speblox-and-gigablox/524 "2026-02-03T22:22:53Z")
– Copied from customer query – I am building a demonstrator for a backup camera, and I need to do conversions from 100BASE-T1 (camera) to a 1000BASE-T switch because of other things on the network and then back to 100BA… --- ## [Can I use SPEBlox with GigaBlox Rugged for a camera application?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-use-speblox-with-gigablox-rugged-for-a-camera-application/120)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-use-speblox-with-gigablox-rugged-for-a-camera-application/120 "2025-11-18T20:34:29Z")
– Copied from customer email – We are currently developing an industrial grade scanner with 3 cameras that need to be connected to a small computer. The computer has one 2.5 Gb ethernet port. The camera configuration i… --- ## [GigaBlox, SPEBlox and Jumbo Frames](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-speblox-and-jumbo-frames/14)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 1:24am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-speblox-and-jumbo-frames/14 "2025-11-11T01:24:14Z")
– Copied from a customer email – Hi there! Do your switches support/pass through Jumbo Frames? Especially the “SINGLE PAIR ETHERNET” and “GigaBlox – Small GigaBit Switch”? --- ## [SPE BASE100-T1 Shipping Date](https://forum.botblox.org/t/spe-base100-t1-shipping-date/507)
**Author:** [@mcran331](https://forum.botblox.org/u/mcran331)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 4, 2025, 5:21am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/spe-base100-t1-shipping-date/507 "2025-11-04T05:21:15Z")
Has the SPE BASE100-T1 started shipping yet? Website still says pre-order with a release date of Oct. 31st. --- ## [SPEBlox 100M (100BASE-T1) Release Date](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-100m-100base-t1-release-date/495)
**Author:** [@mcran331](https://forum.botblox.org/u/mcran331)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-100m-100base-t1-release-date/495 "2025-10-15T18:45:23Z")
Is the expected release date for the SPEBlox 100M (100BASE-T1) still expected to be October 31? Just looking for an update. --- ## [SPEBlox 1Gb viable through Gb capable sliprings?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-1gb-viable-through-gb-capable-sliprings/461)
**Author:** [@JimHorn](https://forum.botblox.org/u/JimHorn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-1gb-viable-through-gb-capable-sliprings/461 "2025-08-18T16:46:46Z")
Our designs make frequent use of standard 4 pair gigabit Ethernet via Moog slip rings made to handle same. Of course, SPE GigE involves higher frequencies than 4 pair signaling. Have the SPEBlox GigE boards been shown to… --- ## [I want to use SPE for an 20 meter underwater application using power connectors](https://forum.botblox.org/t/i-want-to-use-spe-for-an-20-meter-underwater-application-using-power-connectors/452)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 6:18pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/i-want-to-use-spe-for-an-20-meter-underwater-application-using-power-connectors/452 "2025-07-17T18:18:46Z")
I was wondering if you have a solution for the following challenge I have 2 subsea oil filled pods with 2 standard connectors(nothing special for networking) and a twisted pair cable. The distance between the pods is 2… --- ## [Using power delivery with SPEBlox 1G](https://forum.botblox.org/t/using-power-delivery-with-speblox-1g/449)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 6:31pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/using-power-delivery-with-speblox-1g/449 "2025-07-04T18:31:17Z")
We need a solution for putting a camera on a drone and transmitting the video down to the ground station. Trouble is, where the camera is to be placed, we only have two pins available. Would it be possible to use the SPE… --- ## [PoDL on SPEBlox 1000BASE-T1](https://forum.botblox.org/t/podl-on-speblox-1000base-t1/142)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2024, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/podl-on-speblox-1000base-t1/142 "2024-11-27T14:44:02Z")
Copied from customer email Hello my team has purchased the SPEBlox have you or is there a simple way to use them with power over data lines? Is there a current configuration or do you have any documentation or experienc… --- ## [Can I use 1000BASE-T1 (SPEBlox) with 150m coax](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-use-1000base-t1-speblox-with-150m-coax/230)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-use-1000base-t1-speblox-with-150m-coax/230 "2024-05-28T15:34:35Z")
– Copied from customer email – I have a project to convert an analog pipe inspection camera to digital and I’m interested in your products, specifically the single pair ethernet device BB-SPE-F-1. The communication cha… --- ## [SPEBlox D5 LED Purpose](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-d5-led-purpose/202)
**Author:** [@joseph.wood1](https://forum.botblox.org/u/joseph.wood1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 9:56pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-d5-led-purpose/202 "2024-04-24T21:56:47Z")
What does D5 indicate? The other LED’s are all described in the spec. sheet, but D5 is not. --- ## [Intermittent/Zero Connection Issue Between SPEBlox - GigaBlox - Custom Device](https://forum.botblox.org/t/intermittent-zero-connection-issue-between-speblox-gigablox-custom-device/208)
**Author:** [@tung.nguyen](https://forum.botblox.org/u/tung.nguyen)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2024, 9:25pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/intermittent-zero-connection-issue-between-speblox-gigablox-custom-device/208 "2024-04-24T21:25:28Z")
Hello, I have been experiencing intermittent connection issue with my setup since I have started using the SPEBlox and GigaBlox combo from BotBlox. For more details, in my test setup, I have a custom PCB that utilizes t… --- ## [SPEBlox 1000BASE-T1 master vs slave](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-1000base-t1-master-vs-slave/47)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 10:43pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-1000base-t1-master-vs-slave/47 "2024-04-18T22:43:57Z")
\- Copied from a customer email - Does the latest SPEBlox device require a jumper for setting master/slave or is this auto negotiated? --- ## [SPEBlox heating issue](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-heating-issue/187)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-heating-issue/187 "2024-04-16T14:27:01Z")
We ordered 2 sets of the SPEblox and currently testing it with the GIGeblox for our application. We are seeing the SPEblox getting pretty hot on 2 chips. Can you provide the thermal power for these chips and is there an… --- ## [Configuring IEEE test modes on SPEBlox and SPEBlox Longs](https://forum.botblox.org/t/configuring-ieee-test-modes-on-speblox-and-speblox-longs/194)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/configuring-ieee-test-modes-on-speblox-and-speblox-longs/194 "2024-04-10T21:33:57Z")
– Copied from customer email – Do your boards have MDIO access to the Ethernet PHY? Specifically I’m wondering if test pattern transmission can be forced. The IEEE defines “Test Modes” for electrical compliance testing.… --- ## [VLAN awareness on SPEBlox](https://forum.botblox.org/t/vlan-awareness-on-speblox/158)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2024, 11:09am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/vlan-awareness-on-speblox/158 "2024-02-27T11:09:17Z")
I am currently using the SPE Blox to interface with a single pair ethernet Lidar unit to a 4 pair gig ethernet connection on my single board computer. I was wondering if the SPE blox board is already configured for auto … --- ## [Signal Problem --- Using GigaBlox Rugged (Rev C) and SPEBlox (Rev F)](https://forum.botblox.org/t/signal-problem-using-gigablox-rugged-rev-c-and-speblox-rev-f/124)
**Author:** [@MikeV](https://forum.botblox.org/u/MikeV)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2024, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/signal-problem-using-gigablox-rugged-rev-c-and-speblox-rev-f/124 "2024-01-19T18:49:30Z")
Help! My team and I have a feed from an IP camera that we’re struggling to communicate over the T1 connection between two SPEBlox (each rev F). The entire system is shown in the attached block diagram. Note: Each S… --- ## [SPEBlox-Long (10BASE-T1L) - 10Mbps, 1km range, single pair ethernet wiring](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-long-10base-t1l-10mbps-1km-range-single-pair-ethernet-wiring/123)
**Author:** [@Hudsie](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Hudsie)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 4:55pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/speblox-long-10base-t1l-10mbps-1km-range-single-pair-ethernet-wiring/123 "2024-01-09T16:55:17Z")
Can this device be used on wiring other than standard CAT5/6. Larger gauge twisted pair used for RS232/RS485 for example or even power wires over a very short distance of approximately 25 feet? The same question applies… --- ## [What is the plan for SPEBlox design longevity?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-the-plan-for-speblox-design-longevity/101)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-the-plan-for-speblox-design-longevity/101 "2023-11-08T18:02:05Z")
As we start to get the SPE boards locked into our production baseline we had a few questions for you: I noticed that the revision of the board is now at Rev F. Are there any planned updates for these boards coming in t… --- ## [Can I achieve 200m and speed up to 100MBit/s with your SPE hardware?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-achieve-200m-and-speed-up-to-100mbit-s-with-your-spe-hardware/80)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2023, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-achieve-200m-and-speed-up-to-100mbit-s-with-your-spe-hardware/80 "2023-09-22T11:56:43Z")
– Rephrased from a customer email – I am interested in long distance single pair ethernet modules. Distance should be not less than 200 m. and speed up to 100MBit/s. There is only one master-slave pair. PoE - is not imp… --- ## [How do I program BotBlox boards](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-program-botblox-boards/68)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2023, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-do-i-program-botblox-boards/68 "2023-09-06T22:04:04Z")
– Copied from customer email – How do I program your boards? --- ## [Can I connect SwitchBlox Rugged (100BASE-Tx) to SPEBlox (1000BASE-T1)?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-connect-switchblox-rugged-100base-tx-to-speblox-1000base-t1/43)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 12:18am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-connect-switchblox-rugged-100base-tx-to-speblox-1000base-t1/43 "2023-08-14T00:18:53Z")
We’ve encountered an issue with our prototype system that utilizes the SwitchBlox Rugged ethernet switch and SPEBlox media converter (RevF). We need to connect the SwitchBlox Rugged to the SPE blox. Do you have a 8pos-…