# \#switchblox **URL:** https://forum.botblox.org/tag/switchblox/1.md [Latest](https://forum.botblox.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.botblox.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.botblox.org/tags.md) --- ## [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… --- ## [SwitchBlox Bootloader Mode](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-bootloader-mode/609)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/switchblox-bootloader-mode/609 "2026-07-06T19:15:38Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Q: We checked your GitHub and noticed that the release notes for firmware v1.2.5 include the following fix: “SWI C/D PHY … --- ## [GigaBlox compatibility with STP](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-compatibility-with-stp/580)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/gigablox-compatibility-with-stp/580 "2026-06-08T22:08:37Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question: We are interested in using your Gigablox products and were wondering if it supports STP? We plan to connect mul… --- ## [Max MTU size on BB-SWB-E-1](https://forum.botblox.org/t/max-mtu-size-on-bb-swb-e-1/578)
**Author:** [@ElsieMichaelson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/ElsieMichaelson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/max-mtu-size-on-bb-swb-e-1/578 "2026-06-08T21:54:16Z")
This topic was migrated from the BotBlox ticketing system after being summarized and anonymized. Question: What’s the MTU size the BB-SWB-E-1 switch is configured for? Answer: The max MTU size on BB-SWB-E-1 is 1536 byt… --- ## [Tethered drone with SwitchBlox](https://forum.botblox.org/t/tethered-drone-with-switchblox/548)
**Author:** [@Angus\_Macdonald](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Angus_Macdonald)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:07am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/tethered-drone-with-switchblox/548 "2026-04-17T04:07:24Z")
Hey guys, looking at using switchblox ardupilot for setting up a mid-range tethered drone system (10-15m) with a fair number of drones. From what I have been reading, splicing an ethernet cable directly into the transfo… --- ## [What is max MTU frame size on BB-SWB-E-1?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-max-mtu-frame-size-on-bb-swb-e-1/530)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-max-mtu-frame-size-on-bb-swb-e-1/530 "2026-02-18T17:44:14Z")
Hello, I’ve looked through the datasheet and docs and don’t see this info anywhere. What’s the MTU size the BB-SWB-E-1 switch is configured for? I’d also take any additional deeper info. --- ## [What is the crimp tool used for the Molex PicoBlade female terminals](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-the-crimp-tool-used-for-the-molex-picoblade-female-terminals/512)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-the-crimp-tool-used-for-the-molex-picoblade-female-terminals/512 "2025-11-05T15:34:52Z")
– Copied from customer email – Could you please help us to know what is Part number of Crimping tool BOTBLOX uses to crimp “1.25mm Pitch, PicoBlade Female Crimps Terminal” to prepare “BB-PBRJ1-4-0.3” cable? --- ## [Is SwitchBlox Suitable for Simultaneous Internet + Local Ethernet Traffic in Drone Setup](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-switchblox-suitable-for-simultaneous-internet-local-ethernet-traffic-in-drone-setup/418)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2025, 11:08pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/is-switchblox-suitable-for-simultaneous-internet-local-ethernet-traffic-in-drone-setup/418 "2025-05-03T23:08:58Z")
– Copied from customer email – I just want to run the following application with you. In advance, thank you so much for your help in the matter. We are currently integrating the SwitchBlox for Ardupilot into our drone … --- ## [Which BotBlox Hardware is transformerless?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/which-botblox-hardware-is-transformerless/345)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 9:15pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/which-botblox-hardware-is-transformerless/345 "2024-11-11T21:15:41Z")
– Copied from customer query – hi, before im ordering i saw in the GigaBlox Nano description a section about Transformerless Ethernet and how they don’t work well in systems without common ground. does this also apply … --- ## [Can I connect the Teensy 4.1 directly to SwitchBlox?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-connect-the-teensy-4-1-directly-to-switchblox/337)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 6:21pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-connect-the-teensy-4-1-directly-to-switchblox/337 "2024-10-30T18:21:56Z")
– Copied from customer query – I am working with a Teensy 4.1 they have an ethernet kit which has the LPJ4012AHNL which has magnetics on it. i would like to use your SwitchBlox NDAA compliant board with this unit, but I… --- ## [I want to use a shielded cable with SwitchBlox, where can I connect the shield of the cable to?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/i-want-to-use-a-shielded-cable-with-switchblox-where-can-i-connect-the-shield-of-the-cable-to/253)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/i-want-to-use-a-shielded-cable-with-switchblox-where-can-i-connect-the-shield-of-the-cable-to/253 "2024-07-12T19:59:54Z")
– Copied from customer email – Is there a place on the 5 port switch to ground the shield? --- ## [What is your source for the SwitchBlox supplied wire](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-your-source-for-the-switchblox-supplied-wire/240)
**Author:** [@EThompson](https://forum.botblox.org/u/EThompson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2024, 9:35am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-your-source-for-the-switchblox-supplied-wire/240 "2024-06-11T09:35:35Z")
I am looking for a supplier for single twisted pair wire. I am not able to find any twisted as tight as yours. --- ## [Drawing of the SwitchBlox](https://forum.botblox.org/t/drawing-of-the-switchblox/229)
**Author:** [@Joaquin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/Joaquin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/drawing-of-the-switchblox/229 "2024-05-28T14:23:07Z")
Dear all, We plane to buy SwitchBlox and mount on a PCB, so we will replace Molex connector with Harwing M50-3530442. On the custom PCB that we are designing we will add M52-5010445. For the exact placement of M50-5010… --- ## [How to measure network load on BotBlox Switches?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-to-measure-network-load-on-botblox-switches/225)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-to-measure-network-load-on-botblox-switches/225 "2024-05-23T08:06:06Z")
– Copied from customer email – Whats the best way to measure the network load passing trough the ports of my Botblox switchblox? Is there a special software or tool which I can use? --- ## [Connecting Flight Controller to Switch](https://forum.botblox.org/t/connecting-flight-controller-to-switch/28)
**Author:** [@jpoatseesai](https://forum.botblox.org/u/jpoatseesai)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2024, 4:00pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/connecting-flight-controller-to-switch/28 "2024-05-08T16:00:53Z")
I’ve just seen the “SwitchBlox for Ardupilot” product and would like to know if anyone has connected it to the Cube autopilot. If so how has it been connected and what config was done on the flight controller side? --- ## [What is the difference between SwitchBlox and SwitchBlox for Ardupilot?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-switchblox-and-switchblox-for-ardupilot/214)
**Author:** [@josh\_elijah](https://forum.botblox.org/u/josh_elijah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 6:25pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/what-is-the-difference-between-switchblox-and-switchblox-for-ardupilot/214 "2024-04-26T18:25:06Z")
The only difference is the connector change and board colour. We designed SwitchBlox for Ardupilot simply to ease integration with the JST connectors normally used in Ardupilot compatible hardware. The rest of the circu… --- ## [Can I use SwitchBlox for Ardupilot with an ESP WiFi adapter?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-use-switchblox-for-ardupilot-with-an-esp-wifi-adapter/210)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 10:01pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/can-i-use-switchblox-for-ardupilot-with-an-esp-wifi-adapter/210 "2024-04-19T22:01:27Z")
Copied from customer email I have been looking at https://botblox.io/switchblox-for-ardupilot and i wanted to ask if its possible to add on our side an ESP wifi adapter in order to have also wifi connectivity. --- ## [How many SwitchBlox can I daisy chain together?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-many-switchblox-can-i-daisy-chain-together/107)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/how-many-switchblox-can-i-daisy-chain-together/107 "2023-11-17T13:48:06Z")
– Copied from a customer query – I want to know if I can connect a large number of SwitchBlox in series and whether custom software is needed. What is the maximum number of SwitchBlox that can be connected? --- ## [Using SwitchBlox with the old firmware for management](https://forum.botblox.org/t/using-switchblox-with-the-old-firmware-for-management/41)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2023, 10:30pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/using-switchblox-with-the-old-firmware-for-management/41 "2023-08-29T22:30:08Z")
Rephrased from a customer support case We installed the old version of SwitchBlox, one of the versions that had a microcontroller that we flashed with firmware and it was working well for us. We recently bought one of … --- ## [Does an Ethernet switch have an IP address?](https://forum.botblox.org/t/does-an-ethernet-switch-have-an-ip-address/53)
**Author:** [@botblox\_admin](https://forum.botblox.org/u/botblox_admin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2023, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.botblox.org/t/does-an-ethernet-switch-have-an-ip-address/53 "2023-08-27T18:49:02Z")
– Copied from customer query – Do these switches by chance have an IP address? We use Net Pinger in our subsea application to help debug any communication issues with have with all out connected devices.